Alien: Romulus Xenomorph analysis and comparison
Alien: Romulus Forum Topic
Dark Nebula
Legacy MemberStaffNeomorphApr 13, 202449089 Views70 Replies
A few days ago, a better look at the Romulus Xenomorph from the poster was discovered via IMDb ads, thanks to CulkyKyle on X.
Comparison with the 1979 Big Chap
The Romulus Xenomorph has lots of similarities to the 1979 Big Chap. Notably, it has a smooth domed carapace with a skull visible underneath, #teamskull.
Much like the Big Chap, the Romulus Xenomorph also appears to have a spinal back horn, and a thin tube connecting to its jaw.
The shoulder tubes on a Romulus Xenomorph are quite different from those on Big Chap. They look closer to the shoulder tubes of a Runner from Alien 3, at least to me.
*July 13, 2024 Edit: The Romulus xenomorph does have digitigrade legs. Smaller tubes on its back, a barrel chest, loose fingers not conjoined, and an awesome-looking tail.
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Hey Guest, want to add your say?
Some folks received a VHS of Alien Romulus, not the actual film, still pretty epic.
https://x.com/GermainLussier/status/1811435230957625743/photo/1
Xeno on the cover
"Abs are not a sign of power, it's just a sign you don't eat enough."-JF Caron
Spotted on X, a Xenomorph on display, at some undisclosed cinema.
https://x.com/ZedKosnar/status/1812208628235219134
"Abs are not a sign of power, it's just a sign you don't eat enough."-JF Caron
The NECA figures really give us a closer look at the differences between Scorched and Big Chap. Notice the hands and feet are dramatically different - there seem to be odd appendages on top of the feet and the hands are elongated far more than in other designs:
I suspect the Scorched and the Xenomorphs on board the Romulus were not authentic replicas of the original Big Chap / Perfect Organism but another imitation - spliced with other DNA or tampered with in a way. It certainly looks that way - even the misaligned jaw, head crest shape and disproportionate body parts compared to its genetic predecessor.
The new teaser shows some new footage.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3M6IyxOxieM
We get a look at the practical chest-burster, and as suspected, there's more than 1 Xenomorph.
"Abs are not a sign of power, it's just a sign you don't eat enough."-JF Caron
CGI when given enough time can look spectacular (Planet of the Apes 2011-2024 films), but a lot of times it looks mid to bad because VFX/CGI artists aren't given enough time and room to breathe in. The same thing goes for practical effects, when done right it looks spectacular. If not, it can look goofy, at least in my own opinion.
"Abs are not a sign of power, it's just a sign you don't eat enough."-JF Caron
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