But back in the 1970s, this was anything but a sure thing. Nobody knew whether HR Giger's horrific alien creature would hit big with audiences and it's fair to say that very few would have pegged this ...

With Alien: Romulus hitting our screens soon, it is as good a time as any to cast a discerning eye over the history of this at times breath-taking and always fascinating franchise and remind ourselves ...

14:22, Thu, May 1, 2025 Updated: 14:31, Thu, May 1, 2025 Fans of the iconic sci-fi horror film Alien have unearthed an unnerving truth about one of its most famous scenes. Director Ridley Scott’s epic ...

While filming “Alien: Romulus,” Cailee Spaeny didn’t have to dig too deep to muster up sheer terror. She was often facing off against real creatures on set ...

Case in point: James Cameron’s Aliens took a sharp turn from Ridley Scott’s original film, changing the tone from a sci-fi/horror nightmare to an action-horror thrill ride. Cameron was clearly ...

The idea of being chased is something that all living things fear. As a result, it's one of the most effective tools to get the blood pumping when it comes to horror movies. Since it's a universal ...

In space no one can hear you scream — but inside the movie theater while watching Alien: Romulus is a different story. The sci-fi franchise's latest installment is in theaters Aug. 16, starring Cailee ...

In the right hands, horror films can instil a wide range of emotions on audiences. Some films can be as funny as they are scary, others can be genuinely heartbreaking, and some deviant gems can be ...

It is a rare thing indeed to find a movie sequel that outstrips the original. Terminator 2, perhaps. The Godfather Part II, probably. The Dark Knight, definitely. But greater sequels are hard to find.

The first reactions to Alien: Romulus have praised the film as “best movie since Aliens” and “gnarly, gripping & gorgeously bleak”. The new sequel, the seventh film in the sci-fi horror series, is out ...

This is an audio transcript of the Life and Art from FT Weekend podcast episode: ‘Culture chat — ‘Alien: Romulus’ all horror, no guts’ Topher Forhecz Welcome to Life and Art from FT Weekend. I’m ...