As a movie buff who grew up in the ’80s and early ’90s, my VHS collection was my most prized possession. The scent of that plastic casing, the joy of inserting the tape into the machine, and the anticipation of the opening credits rolling on the screen – nothing could beat that feeling. So when I heard that Fede Álvarez, the director of Alien: Romulus, was releasing a VHS version of his movie, I felt like a kid in a candy store all over again!
The director for the highly anticipated 2024 sci-fi horror film titled “Alien: Romulus,” has shared some exciting updates about its sequel. The filmmaker, Fede Álvarez, announced that all parties involved are eager to proceed with the franchise, but they’re still in search of a compelling narrative to further explore the thrilling exploits of the universe’s most feared creatures – the xenomorphs.
As a devoted fan, I couldn’t help but get excited when word spread like wildfire across the internet that the film had surpassed all others in the horror genre for the year, becoming the highest-grossing of its kind. The buzz surrounding director Álvarez’s unique vision for the iconic Alien franchise, first brought to life by Ridley Scott back in 1979, has reached a fever pitch. Now, with the official confirmation of a sequel last month, I can hardly contain my enthusiasm as Álvarez shares his thoughts on the potential Alien: Romulus project with Gizmodo. With a twinkle in his eye, he expresses his firm desire to take on this project, but only after finding that elusive “right story.
We are all eager and committed to moving forward with this project. The studio shares our enthusiasm, and so do I personally. When it comes to sequels, it’s crucial to discover the right narrative. My co-writer Rodo [Sayagues] and I have some concepts, but we only dive into the project when we stumble upon something that truly excites us – a story worth telling. At this moment, we are in the process of seeking such a captivating tale, one that warrants everyone’s investment of time and lives up to the title. We aim to avoid the pitfall of producing a sequel merely because the first film was successful, or simply because we can do it – such an approach often leads to calamity.
In the Meantime, You Can Watch ‘Alien: Romulus’ in the Most Retro Way Possible
Released in August 2024, Alien: Romulus was hailed as one of the top films in its series, earning over $350 million at the box office. 20th Century Studios (often referred to as “Disney for adults”) praised Álvarez’s successful production, making a sequel an obvious choice. The movie follows a team of space workers attempting to flee the harsh environment of LV-410 and board a deserted spaceship. However, they soon discover that a lethal creature inhabits the ship, putting them in constant danger.
The sci-fi classic “Alien: Romulus,” currently streaming on Hulu, will also be available in 4K quality. However, Disney is leveraging the film’s nostalgic appeal by releasing a VHS version for the first time in over three decades. Interestingly, this idea originated from Álvarez himself.
Everything kicked off when we unveiled that particular scene and a trailer on VHS tapes. This decision was partly due to my desire to avoid releasing the scene prematurely, as I didn’t want to reveal a significant movie moment too early during the promotional phase. The studio agreed to this compromise, with the understanding that I would release it, but only on VHS format. I was aware that those who would view the scene shared a deep emotional attachment with the original film, having first encountered it on VHS and then perhaps watching the second one both in theaters and on VHS as well.
It turned out that it’s still feasible to mass-produce VHS tapes; something many believed was no longer possible.
It is very easy to be seen just as a stunt, just as a promotional thing, but it’s not at all for me. I discovered those movies in that format and that vibe and that style, that sort of color range and spectrum of sound—it has such a very specific vibe to it that as soon as you play it, as soon as I play it, it just takes me there. It puts a magic on it because I—you know, I was born in ‘78, so when the boom of VHS was happening, that was when I was discovering films. And so it was very special for me that the studio actually agreed to do it. If I love it, someone else out there will love it too.”
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2024-11-27 19:01