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Parallels between Prometheus and At the mountains of madness...

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shambs

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Hey guys, begins by congratulating them for forming this pleasant community. I must say, I love this page and I still long. It continuare saying that my fanaticism for the work of Sir Ridley Scott and Hans Ruedi Giger is only equaled by the work of the great Howard Phillips Lovecraft. [img]http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x368/bipolarestancia/ridley_scott_alien.jpg[/img] It is obvious that there are certain parallels or general concepts present in prometheus and at the mountains of madness: 1) in both stories we see a group of explorers and scientists immersed in a journey of discoveries and revelations that change the scientific, religious and philosophical vision of being human and its role in the universe. Here is where the terrifying truth is revealed. [img]http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x368/bipolarestancia/normal_20111222_teasertrailer13.jpg[/img] 2) in both stories our dear players you will find answers to all the paradigms and transcendental mysteries in ancient structures designed by an alien entity. [img]http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x368/bipolarestancia/prometheus-movie-photos.jpg[/img] 3) in both stories will see alien gods which gave rise to life on Earth and also created other creatures. In one are engineers and on the other are the elder things. (also known as the old ones) [img]http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x368/bipolarestancia/Space-Jockey-Prometheus.jpg[/img] 4) in both stories will see the monster created through genetic engineering. in one we will see the missing link of the xenomorph, possibly intended as a biological weapon; and on the other we have the shoggoths. The shoggoths are not biological weapons, but play the same role in "Monster" devours men. in fact the race of the elder things was consumed mostly by the monstrosities that created. Also most likely that the Necronomicon of Giger was influenced by the HP lovecraft. [img]http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x368/bipolarestancia/tumblr_lfc8aeuqXS1qa1o5zo1_500-1.jpg[/img] and finally a question that has already been discussed repeatedly on this page: is there something more dangerous and terrifying than humans, xenomorphs or engineers? [img]http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x368/bipolarestancia/8179-cthulhu-1302x1021-wallpaper.jpg[/img] [img]http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x368/bipolarestancia/tumblr_lfc2hzeBRx1qa1o5zo1_500-1.jpg[/img]
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Spartacus
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G-d and Ridley Scott Only Know !!! Very Astute observation. & Welcome. ~Sparty@ThePrometheusParty
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Agent Mothman
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I love "At the Mountains of Madness"! I am sure there will be a few nods to the story in Prometheus.
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I'm a big fan of Lovecraft, but also trust in Ridley and the work he is doing, no doubt his story shine with their own light. It is a fact that we will not see the xenomorph and the first classical movie in the same way. By the way thanks for commenting... and excellent page. Best regards
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I like the parallels made and just read the wiki synopsis of the plot. Thanks for introducing to me a new book to read.
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I like your avatar pic Shambhala, what the hell IS that creature? Looks like a colossal chestburster.
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shambs
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Thanks ZetaReticuli, yes If it seems a giant chestbuster, as if he had been born of a space jockey. Wath I found by acciedente with the name snake alíen, very grotesque and cool at the same time...
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Shambhala, great analysis of the link between Prom and AtMoM. Alien has often been labelled as "Lovecraftian", something which which was abandoned for the sequels (although Aliens had a pretty cool "Beowulf"-inspired thing going on, with the Queen standing in for Grendel's mother). I've been hoping Prom will be appropriately Lovecraftian, so let's see if it happens! BTW, that pic of the diver coming face-to-face with Cthulhu is insane! Where'd you happen to find it? Here's my favorite depiction of Big C who could fit into the Alien universe pretty easily, IMO (right click/view image, then left click to enbiggen): [img]http://www.modelzone.com/mangrasshopper/plog-content/images/model-kit-buildups/-call-of-cthulhu/c.jpg[/img] Also, cool avatar. ;)
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Shambhala, Thats really good stuff. Thanks!
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shambs
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Robotpo; Yes, the Queen is the mother of the monster, as in the epic poem of Beowulf. Curiously Ripley played that role in Alien Resurrection. The face to face between the diver and Cthulhu I found it looking for wallpapers but here is a link to photobucket: [url=http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x368/bipolarestancia/8179-cthulhu-1302x1021-wallpaper.jpg]Your text to link here...[/url] Your image of Cthulhu this very good, It has the aesthetic to the Alien Universe. danrald, certainly I found interesting show the parallel between these two great works of horror science fiction, and thank you for your comment.
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@Shambhala, likewise enjoyed your insight and points. HPLovecraft is either a conscious (for Giger certainly) or indirect inspiration. (He would have been a great scriptwriter if he was around now!).
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This illustration of Cthulhu does remind me of Space Jockey in his healthier days: [IMG]http://i43.tinypic.com/1ru90g.jpg[/IMG]
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Wow, Cthulhu is all a Space Jockey, very nice image.
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Well H.R. Giger's work has been synonymous with H.P. Lovecraft. It's interesting to know that often H.R. Giger is inspired by his night terrors. There's a darker side to all of this that I wish not to venture into. I will just enjoy the movie as just a movie.
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[IMG]http://i42.tinypic.com/2ni4j7n.jpg[/IMG] More...[*]
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very good image, apparently elephants are not the only who can aspire to resemble a jockey... lol... the cephalopods have some advantage...
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Hey Engr101...check out these images: [img]http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x368/bipolarestancia/steampunk-stainless-steel-cthulhu.jpg[/img] [img]http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x368/bipolarestancia/cthulhu02.jpg[/img] [img]http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x368/bipolarestancia/Bob_Basset_Cthulhu_Mask.jpg[/img]
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[img]http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x368/bipolarestancia/cthulhu_ish_mask.jpg[/img] [img]http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x368/bipolarestancia/cthulhu_urn_4_by_FraterOrion.jpg[/img] [img]http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x368/bipolarestancia/cthulhu1.jpg[/img]
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[img]http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x368/bipolarestancia/head.jpg[/img] [img]http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x368/bipolarestancia/imagesCAX65R4T.jpg[/img] [img]http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x368/bipolarestancia/img-vep_cthulhu.jpg[/img]
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[img]http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x368/bipolarestancia/tumblr_lkz0sjZua71qzamioo1_500.jpg[/img]
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LOL...Although many see a Space Jockey is them must come to mind this: [img]http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x368/bipolarestancia/ga0078.jpg[/img] [img]http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x368/bipolarestancia/Ganesha.jpg[/img] [img]http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x368/bipolarestancia/ELEFAN1.jpg[/img]

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