Alien: Romulus

Alien: Romulus

Year: 2024

Runtime: 1 h 59 m

Language: english

Director: Fede Alvarez

Echo Score: 70
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A group of space settlers investigating an abandoned station discover a terrifying extraterrestrial threat. Faced with unimaginable horror, they must fight to survive and confront the limits of their own humanity.

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1

Probe Discovers Nostromo Wreckage

A Weyland-Yutani space probe ventures through deep space and stumbles upon the wreckage of the USCSS Nostromo. This discovery hints at a significant threat as the probe retrieves a mysterious organic object lurking within the ruin.

Deep Space
2

Organic Object Transferred

The organic object retrieved from the Nostromo wreckage is transferred to a larger vessel for examination. The presence of a Xenomorph within the object signals an impending doom, setting the stage for future events.

Unknown Vessel
3

Rain's Life at the Mining Colony

Rain Carradine is introduced as an orphan living in a mining colony on Jackson's Star alongside her adoptive brother, Andy, who is a synthetic human. She struggles with her circumstances as she yearns for freedom and a fresh start.

Jackson's Star
4

Contract Extension Complicates Plans

Rain's dreams of escaping to Yvaga III hit a snag when a Weyland-Yutani official unexpectedly extends her contract. Her feelings of helplessness are exacerbated following a confrontation with a group of teenage punks.

Jackson's Star
5

Tyler Arrives with a Proposal

Rain's ex-boyfriend, Tyler, reaches out and organizes a meeting aboard their ship, the Corbelan IV. He discloses the location of a derelict Weyland-Yutani spacecraft on a collision course with Jackson's Star, stirring hopes for escape.

Corbelan IV
6

The Renaissance Ship Encountered

The crew sets out to confront the derelict spacecraft, named Renaissance, which is divided into sections Romulus and Remus. They face various challenges as they start to investigate the spacecraft’s potential as an escape route.

Renaissance
7

Cryo-chambers Found

After navigating fluctuating artificial gravity, the team successfully locates the control systems and cryo-chambers on the Renaissance. However, they soon realize that they lack sufficient cryo-fuel for their journey, leading to critical decisions.

Renaissance
8

Tensions Rise Among Crew

As Kay reveals her pregnancy, personal tensions among the crew escalate, particularly regarding Bjorn's animosity towards synthetics. These conflicts create an atmosphere of distrust as danger begins to loom.

Renaissance
9

Cryo-storage Lockdown

The crew faces an unexpected lockdown while trying to secure additional fuel, trapping them in a cryo-storage room. This dire situation escalates as cryopreserved facehuggers begin to thaw, setting the stage for chaos.

Renaissance
10

Panic Breaks Out

A facehugger leaps at Navarro during the chaos, inciting panic within the crew. Their combined efforts to fend off the creature become a desperate fight for survival as they grapple with the terror unfurling around them.

Renaissance
11

Andy Upgraded for Lockdown

Rain formulates a risky plan to upgrade Andy, empowering him to reinstate the lockdown of the facility. This critical decision proves pivotal as they scramble to regain control in the face of the Xenomorph threat.

Renaissance
12

The Original Xenomorph Revealed

In a tense moment, the crew learns from Rook, the science officer, that the station harbors the original Xenomorph retrieved from the Nostromo. This revelation carries dire implications for the crew's survival, triggering a sense of dread.

Renaissance
13

Survival Instincts Tested

As the crew confronts relentless dangers from the Xenomorphs, tensions among their ranks rise significantly. Rain and her companions must navigate personal loyalties and survival instincts, revealing their true characters in the process.

Renaissance
14

Climactic Showdown

In a heart-stopping confrontation, Rain faces the Xenomorphs in an intense battle for survival. The fate of each character hangs by a thread as they fight against overwhelming odds to escape the destruction of the Renaissance.

Renaissance
15

Desperate Escape

As the Renaissance teeters on the brink of destruction, Rain leads her companions in a frantic bid for escape. Their harrowing journey transforms from a quest for a new life to a fight for survival, testing their resilience and hope.

Renaissance

Last Updated: October 24, 2024 at 08:20

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