Ep18 - Alien Romulus (2024)

The Alien franchise returns with Alien: Romulus, a film that blends old-school sci-fi horror with modern survival thrills. But does it truly recapture the terror and atmosphere that made Alien and Aliens legendary—or is it just another legacy sequel riding nostalgia? In this R Rating podcast, we dive deep into Alien: Romulus, breaking down its story, characters, horror elements, visual style, and connection to the larger Alien universe. We discuss whether the film successfully balances horror and action, how it compares to previous entries in the franchise, and what it means for the future of Alien. From practical effects and creature design to thematic callbacks and fresh ideas, this episode explores everything that makes Alien: Romulus one of the most talked-about sci-fi horror films in recent years. If you’re a fan of Alien movies, sci-fi horror, movie podcasts, or in-depth film discussions, this episode is for you. Subscribe to R Rating for weekly movie podcasts, reviews, and franchise deep dives. If you like what we do, and you want to support us, consider joining our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/c/Rrating?utm_source=campaign-search-results Watch the Show on Youtube! https://www.youtube.com/@MongoolisMovieShow Dan's Channels https://www.twitch.tv/themongoolishow https://www.youtube.com/@themongoolishow Brian's Channels https://www.twitch.tv/run_seven https://www.youtube.com/@RunSeven Will's Channels https://www.twitch.tv/cleaningagent https://www.youtube.com/@CleaningAgent Chapters (00:00:00) - The Heist on Romulus 2024(00:00:31) - Alien 3: Why Didn't They Just Get On The Ship?(00:06:01) - The Sound of 'Star Trek': Review(00:06:44) - Alien: The Return To The World(00:11:30) - Alien 3: Bringing Ash Back To Life(00:15:47) - Alien: The Return of Ash(00:16:59) - Face Huggers in The Alien Movie(00:20:28) - The Resurrection vs Prometheus(00:23:19) - Star Wars: The Birth of the Alien(00:27:26) - Alien: Covenant Ending Explained(00:28:50) - Tyler on The Alien Movie(00:32:37) - Alien: The Next Generation(00:35:59) - Andy on the Acid Bath(00:37:18) - How To Use a Smart Gun(00:38:41) - Alien Blood vs. Gravity(00:42:59) - Alien: The Reboot Review(00:44:41) - How To Shoot An Alien(00:46:35) - Will Will Be Negative About 'Horror'(00:47:08) - Alien: Covenant Review(00:53:11) - The Alien Mother's Transformation In Alien 3(00:56:57) - Ripley 2.0: The Science of Human Life(00:58:09) - Do You Think Human Life Can Actually Live On A Planet Without Sun(00:59:29) - Do You Think The Planet Is Real?(01:00:49) - How To Ruin An Alien Baby's Life(01:03:11) - Alien: Resurrection Review(01:05:50) - The Predator: A Review(01:10:07) - Alien: The Return to the Franchise Review(01:11:55) - "Alien: The Movie Review"(01:12:46) - Romulus Movie Review(01:15:00) - David Gets A 76 Out of 100(01:19:10) - vs. The Godfather: Evil Dead vs. Predator(01:23:11) - How I Rate Romulus(01:25:23) - Alien: Rating / Mad Max 2