Disney's latest Alien franchise installment 'Romulus' delivers genre thrills, but questions linger about the IP's future under the House of Mouse.
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Director Fede Álvarez brings a blunt, sporadically entertaining style, but the film feels more like a stop-gap to keep the property alive than a bold reinvention.
With Disney now in control, the pressure is on to generate more Alien movies and spin-offs, though critics wonder if the studio's family-friendly touch will dilute the franchise's iconic horror roots.
Disney's latest Alien franchise installment 'Romulus' delivers genre thrills, but questions linger about the IP's future under the House of Mouse.
beat sheet
Director Fede Álvarez brings a blunt, sporadically entertaining style, but the film feels more like a stop-gap to keep the property alive than a bold reinvention.
With Disney now in control, the pressure is on to generate more Alien movies and spin-offs, though critics wonder if the studio's family-friendly touch will dilute the franchise's iconic horror roots.