Alien: Romulus - Fede Alvarez on Reviving the Franchise's Horror Roots
FlickDirect's Allison Rose interviews Fede Alvarez, the director behind Alien: Romulus, as he shares his journey of bringing the iconic Alien franchise back to its horror roots. Alvarez discusses seeking Ridley Scott's blessing, the challenges of practical effects, and his passion for recreating the terror that defined the original films. With a deep respect for the franchise, Alvarez aims to introduce a new generation to the Alien saga, blending classic horror with modern filmmaking.
Alvarez also reveals insights from Ridley Scott, including the importance of reintroducing the Alien creature with the mystery and fear it once held. The director emphasizes the effectiveness of practical effects in horror, recounting his dedication to creating a film that stays true to the essence of the original Alien movies. Don't miss this must-watch interview with a filmmaker who is breathing new life into a legendary sci-fi horror series.
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ABOUT ALIEN: ROMULUS
The sci-fi/horror-thriller takes the phenomenally successful “Alien” franchise back to its roots: While scavenging the deep ends of a derelict space station, a group of young space colonizers come face to face with the most terrifying life form in the universe. The film stars Cailee Spaeny (“Priscilla”), David Jonsson (“Agatha Christie's Murder is Easy”), Archie Renaux (“Shadow and Bone”), Isabela Merced (“The Last of Us”), Spike Fearn (“Aftersun”), Aileen Wu. Fede Alvarez (“Evil Dead,” “Don't Breathe”) directs from a screenplay he wrote with frequent collaborator Rodo Sayagues (“Don't Breathe 2”) based on characters created by Dan O'Bannon and Ronald Shusett. “Alien: Romulus” is produced by Ridley Scott (“Napoleon”), who directed the original “Alien” and produced and directed the series' entries “Prometheus” and “Alien: Covenant,” Michael Pruss (“Boston Strangler”), and Walter Hill (“Alien”), with Fede Alvarez, Elizabeth Cantillon (“Charlie's Angels”), Brent O'Connor (“Bullet Train”), and Tom Moran (“Unstoppable”) serving as executive producers.
Directed By: Fede Alvarez
MPAA Rating: R
Genre: Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Running Time: 119 minutes
Distributed By: 20th Century Studios
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