Summary
The success ofAlien: Romulusproves that theAlienfranchise is alive and well, andScreen Ranthas a look at an incredible way to celebrate its legacy. Fun.com, in collaboration with Distortions Unlimited, have created anAlienXenomorph mask that has its roots in the original 1979 movie. The mask took over a year and a half to develop and is designed to look as true to HR Giger’s original mask design as possible.
Why Alien Remains So Impactful In Today’s Pop Culture
WithAlien: Romulusperforming well at the box office and the Xenomorph mask above selling out in mere hours, it’s clearAliencontinues to live on in the hearts and minds of consumers.Screen Rant’s Alien: Romulusreviewtouches on one of the main reasons why, which is thatAliencreated a visually striking world that audiences can’t help but remember. This is especially evident in the Xenomorph itself. Few movie monsters are as iconic as theAlienseries’ original predator, although the series’ terrifying Facehuggers are nearly as recognizable.
AllAlienmoviestend to share a few things—androids, a slow escalation of tension, and derelict vessel hallways, for example—but the Xenomorph itself has undoubtedly played a singular part in helping the series endure. Even as later franchise films have departed from the story of Sigourney Weaver’s Ripley, audiences have flocked to the theater to feel the adrenaline burst of knowing that a Xenomorph could be right around the corner. Video games set in the franchise’s world have understood this as well, with games likeAlien: IsolationandAliens: Fireteam Elitepitting players against the acid-spitting creatures.
Alienfilms like theR-ratedAlien: Romulusdon’t usually linger on Xenomorphs long enough for audiences to take in the details, but the collectible mask seen above offers a close-up look at the details that make the creature so unforgettable. The eyeless face and unique head structure of the alien are on full display in the mask, and the fact that it is based on an original mold lends the collectible exciting authenticity. It’s a unique way to celebrate love for a beloved franchise, and an iconic movie monster.
Alien
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Alien, directed by Ridley Scott, is a science fiction horror film that follows the crew of the commercial spacecraft Nostromo. Upon investigating a distress signal on a distant moon, they discover a deadly extraterrestrial lifeform. The film stars Sigourney Weaver as Ripley and became a seminal work in both the sci-fi and horror genres, known for its atmospheric tension and groundbreaking visual effects.
