Given its eye-catching lineup of deeply disturbing yet strangely satisfying installments, it’s hardly surprising that the Extraterrestrial the franchise is as successful as ever. And with Extraterrestrial: Romulus releasing in theaters in the summer of 2024, it is clear that the film series is back to increase its longevity.
It started in 1979 with Ridley Scott’s Extraterrestrial, it certainly didn’t take long before the thrilling horror achieved triumphant success and built a passionate following of fans – especially when it came to franchise veteran Sigourney Weaver as Ellen Ripley, the fan favorite. From there, the franchise tended to release a handful of lackluster sequels, but there’s no denying that. Romulus Director Fede Álvarez seeks to deliver an unforgettable cinematic experience that will appeal to the entire horror community.
As the highly anticipated sci-fi horror film hits theaters on August 16, 2024, one major question continues to loom over the minds of horror fanatics: what will be the next horror film? ? Extraterrestrial the chapter speaks exactly.
So what is Extraterrestrial: Romulus about?
Just like the plethora of other long-running films Extraterrestrial franchise, the new episode features the terrifying villain Xenomorph. Often called the “most terrifying life force” in the entire universe, each of them introduced Extraterrestrial The villain is arguably just as gruesome and sinister as the next one, although this one appears to be one of the most menacing ever shown in the series.
In the case of Romulus specifically, the official synopsis insists that the franchise is about to time travel directly to its original roots. In the next chapter, “a group of young space colonizers come face to face” with this all-too-familiar creature. According to the official premise, the film will apparently take place between the original film Extraterrestrial (1979) and its intense sequel Aliens (1986). The trailer doesn’t offer much in the way of an official premise, but we do see a long tentacle being pulled from someone’s throat, so, you know. Yum.
For those interested in witnessing this unsettling experience this summer, be sure to follow the instructions in the trailer and RUN (don’t walk) to buy tickets.