Alien: Romulus Concept Art Reveals Alternate Creepy Take On The Offspring

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As a seasoned gamer and die-hard Alien franchise fanatic with over two decades of unyielding devotion to the saga’s chilling terrors, let me express my wholehearted approval for the latest installment, Alien: Romulus. The movie has rightfully claimed its place among the pantheon of great horror films, and it’s a testament to modern filmmaking that they manage to consistently reinvent the Xenomorph while staying true to its essence.

Spoilers ahead for Alien: Romulus.

The Alien series boasts some of the greatest horror films ever made, and it has consistently been a staple in cinemas. The most recent addition to this franchise is Alien: Romulus, a film I strongly suggest experiencing on the big screen rather than streaming at home. This latest production introduces a thrilling new creature known as The Offspring, and preliminary sketches offer a chilling glimpse into its ominous design. Here’s a closer look at everything you need to know.

Alien: Romulus‘ twist ending featured pregnant character Kay giving birth to a creature that’s half human and half Xenomorph. Dubbed The Offspring, that monster was truly unsettling, and was brought to life with practical effects. But concept art from Twitter revealed an alternate design, which is just as wild looking, but definitely looks more like the creatures of the franchise. Check it out below:

That’s quite an intriguing adaptation of The Offspring! It’s eerily similar to the iconic Xenomorph, which makes it downright chilling. I believe Álvarez and team made a wise decision with this design, as it adds a level of unsettling realism to the monster in the theatrical version of Alien: Romulus. Yet, it’s fascinating to ponder about the potential alternatives.

Option: The “Alien” film series (available on Hulu) is renowned for consistently providing fresh perspectives on creatures such as the Xenomorph and face huggers. “Romulus” was successful at the box office in part due to positive buzz about its quality spreading online, which also hyped up the anticipation for a new terrifying creature called The Offspring.

Among some of the finest science fiction films ever made, those from the Alien franchise hold a special place, and it seems that Romulus could be one of the most impressive additions yet to this enduring series. The Offspring is merely a piece of the whole, with some cinema-goers eagerly choosing to experience the latest installment in 4DX by watching Romulus. Furthermore, there are already many online who are keen for Fede Álvarez to take up directorial duties for a direct sequel to the narrative.

The ending of “Alien: Covenant” (I’ll use the more common title Romulus) suggests further stories in the franchise, potentially even a direct follow-up to this sci-fi movie. Though protagonist Rain manages to destroy The Offspring, the outcome for her and Andy remains ambiguous. They enter stasis, hoping they successfully journeyed to Yvaga, but their arrival at the destination is uncertain. Given that Romulus fits into the broader Alien franchise timeline, it would be intriguing if a sequel were made, featuring Cailee Spaeny and David Johnson reprising their roles, should that happen.

Right now, “Alien: Romulus” is playing in theaters, while several of its earlier installments can be streamed on Hulu. As we eagerly anticipate updates about a follow-up, take a look at the upcoming film releases slated for 2025.

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2024-09-06 17:37