Anyone surprised by the pairing of director Fede Álvarez with Alien should pause here and watch his 2013 Evil Dead remake (but do come back). It marked the Necronomicon's first opening in two decades, with horror fans banking on the young director to revive the cherished franchise. Their trust paid off, resulting in one of the most impactful horror remakes ever. This ability to both respect and update a genre classic explains Alien: Romulus's success. Like a kid in a Freudian dream candy store, Álvarez gleefully dives into Alien lore and creatures, especially during bone-crushing chaos. Alien: Romulus boils the series down to its most efficient, focused form. Once it starts, it's relentless.From top to bottom, Alien: Romulus showcases outstanding production design. While hinting at the future-set Aliens, it draws more from Ridley Scott's original film's iconic textures. The Renaissance station's malfunctioning industrial futurism, inspired by Michael Seymour's original sets, is beauti...
