Since the release of the original Ridley Scott-directed 1979 film, Alien has felt like an expansive universe full of potential.
The original film, in itself, felt vast, encompassing various intergalactic terrors, including the facehugger, Xenomorph, and 'Space Jockey.' These visuals, designs, and story ideas sparked the imagination.
Any follow-up was bound to face pushback, as it would define elements of the story that were previously open to individual interpretation. As a result, everyone has their own unique relationship with the various Alien projects.
from the facehugger to the Xenomorph to the ‘Space Jockey,’ the film was bursting at the seams with visuals, designs, and story ideas that positively lit the imagination on fire.
Author's summary: Alien franchise has vast potential.