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The Alien Teaser Trailer Was So Iconic They Keep Remaking It
ComicBook.comStory by Kylie Hemmert
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The iconic 'Alien' teaser trailer's enduring impact on horror filmmaking and the franchise's future is explored, revealing its influence on sound design, editing, and inspiring a new generation of directors.
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- The 'Alien' teaser trailer's clever use of repetitive sounds, including the franchise's signature siren, and careful editing to build tension and leave viewers wanting more became a template for future horror trailers, inspiring filmmakers like Eli Roth.
- Recent 'Alien' franchise entries, such as 'Prometheus' and 'Alien: Covenant,' have paid homage to the original teaser's style, utilizing similar techniques to connect with fans and tease the larger 'Alien' universe.
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Ridley Scott, Noah Hawley, James Cameron, Paul W.S. Anderson, Fede Álvarez, Eli Roth, Joel Edgerton, Christopher Abbott, 20th Century Fox, Alien (NonComicMovie), Alien: Romulus, Alien: Earth, Prometheus, Alien vs. Predator, Cabin Fever, Hostel, Thanksgiving, A24, It Comes at Night, Alien, Alien: Romulus, Prometheus, Alien: Covenant, Aliens, Alien vs. Predator, Alien: Earth, Cabin Fever, Hostel, Thanksgiving, It Comes at Night