A new trailer for Alien: Romulus gives fans hope that the new film will return to its roots. The scenes shown promise true horror once again.
This year, the new film in the popular “Alien” series will be released. Its story does not take place before the other events but will be set between Ridley Scott’s “Alien” and James Cameron’s sequel “Aliens.”
The new installment is set to hit German cinemas on August 15, 2024. For now, fans can enjoy a new trailer. And this trailer raises hopes that “Alien: Romulus” will finally deliver what fans have been wishing for for a long time:
Alien: Romulus is said to refocus on claustrophobic horror, and the trailer gives a good first impression of the implementation. Many fans have high hopes for director Fede Álvarez, who is responsible for the direction and story of this installment.
With “Evil Dead” and “Don’t Breathe,” Álvarez has already proven in the past that he can create very good horror. Alien veteran Ridley Scott is merely involved as a producer in the new installment.
How are fans reacting? Looking at fan reactions (via YouTube), it becomes clear that the trailer fills many with hope. Many fans of the franchise wish for the films to return to their roots and focus more on the horror aspect once again.
That is precisely what Alien: Romulus could offer them now. One user writes in their comment: “Really brings back the look of the first film.” They are not alone in this opinion. In several comments, fans express their joy at being able to see more horror in the trailer than in the previous films.
Is it going back to its horror roots?
“Is it going back to its horror roots and using honest, practical effects? […] I’m interested,” writes another user in their comment. Especially fans of the earlier films seem to be convinced that with Alien: Romulus, the next “good” film of the franchise could emerge.
Where do opinions differ? While many agree that the horror aspect of the film could be good, opinions are divided on the sound design. Many praise the chosen effects for underscoring the horror effectively. However, other fans complain about the volume of the effects. They claim it is controlled far too loudly.
“In space, no one can hear you scream, but everything else seems super loud,” reads one comment. Other users write that they now have tinnitus after the trailer, as everything was simply too loud. By the way, another film series is also set to continue soon: After 13 years, Guy Ritchie is continuing with Sherlock Holmes, but this time without Robert Downey Jr.
