It’s finally here! Earlier today, the first panic-inducing teaser trailer for Fede Álvarez’s ALIEN: ROMULUS arrived, and – oh boy! It’s tense, mysterious, and bloody! We’ve all been salivating for a taste of what’s to come, and I must say, this teaser does not disappoint!
My excitement started bubbling when I first heard that Fede Álvarez was involved in a new entry in the Alien franchise. I liked Don’t Breathe, and Evil Dead 2013 was awesome. After seeing this teaser, my excitement is boiling over! This one might be good!
One thing I noticed was how quick the Facehugger seems to be now. Did you see that little guy go? Man, it’s fast! As if an alien that wraps around your face and plants babies in your belly wasn’t terrifying enough. Geesh.
The overall vibe of the teaser is on point. It’s a living panic attack, building a ton of tension during its fairly short run time. The fact that they only teased the Xenomorph at the end, instead of plastering it all over the promo, is a good indicator that they understand what makes this franchise truly scary. Tension and suspense.
The fear of being hunted by something you don’t understand in close quarters—with nowhere to go—is something you can’t always see. The original Alien film knew not to show its hand too early. I’m hoping this will be the case with ALIEN: ROMULUS, as well. Time will tell. Until then, feast your eyes on the official poster and teaser trailer below!
“Young people from a distant world must face the most terrifying life form in the
universe.”
It’s not easy to breathe new life into an old and beloved franchise, especially one that’s been slowly decaying. Come August 16th, 2024, though, I have a feeling that Alien will be back in a big way! I’m keeping my fingers crossed.
