Trailerblazing -- Alien: Romulus

Alien: Romulus -- August 16, 2024 -- directed by Fede Álvarez -- starring Cailee Spaeny, Isabela Merced, Archie Renaux, David Jonsson                                                                                                          

 

The Alien franchise is one of the most popular series in the world, having spawned (ha) novels, video games and other pop culture phenomena. Fede Àlvarez is at the helm of the newest entry, which tells the story of a group of young space colonizers who encounter the dangerous Xenomorph. The teaser trailer is reminiscent of the fantastic teaser for Ridley Scott's original with its quick editing and shocking sequences, and showcases a bunch of never before seen creatures as well. Apparently, the movie takes place between the events of Alien and Aliens, so it will be interesting to discover its link to those two seminal entries. Spaeny is quickly becoming one of the most versatile actors around and, following her roles in Priscilla and Civil War, she plays a scientist in Romulus. The multitalented Merced was recently seen in Father of the Bride and Madame Web, while Renaux was featured in Shadow and Bone and Jonsson's credits include HBO's Industry and Murder Is Easy. On another note, Àlvarez has shown mastery of light and spaces in Don't Breathe and The Girl in the Spider's Web, a skill essential to following Xenomorphs skulking around dark nooks and corners. Young talent, a well chosen director and what appears to be a good story all make me look forward to finding out yet again about those screams that no one can hear.