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Posted by Isolatedmorph
 - Today at 10:39:31 AM
Hi all, I'm Lozza and I'm 26. This is a long one but want to share my experience with like minded fans and the journey I had to becoming one.

I was exposed to the universes of Alien and Predator at a young age through the PC games AVP and AVP2, I use to watch my bothers and dad play from behind their chair and when I was a little older I braved the Predator campaigns but still crapped myself but was able to complete them. I could barley touch the marine campaign on AVP2 I was too afraid.

When the Quadrilogy came out I remember my mum picking it up when at a Tesco, the box freaked me the F out and I remember mum and dad inviting my sister and husband round and they all sat down with my older brothers too and watched Aliens. They said I could watch it too, the menu freaked me out so I went to bed being able to hear the movie and it scared me half to death.

Some time later, mum got AVP on DVD and when I had the courage to ask her "Can I watch it?" And she said yes I thought "This is it, brave it. You like the cool predators from the games." I open the case and it's a face hugger disc, it scared me to death because it was horrific and looked like a spider. So I didn't watch it then.

I eventually watched both the AVP films, and really enjoyed them because I was watching these two horror icons that scared me to death but grew the courage to watch them and I was a kid or was watching something I wasn't supposed but was allowed by my parents. When AVPR came out my dad brought the 2disc SE and I watch the bonus features because I liked to do that with the Star Wars prequels, but these had snippets of the alien and predator movies and I was watching this stuff I thinking this seems so cool and convincing myself that if I can watch these snippets I can watch the real deal. I couldn't.

Some more time, I get AVP 2010. Love it. I'm in my xbox gaming prime in middle school and feeling like the cool kid playing this game my friends wouldn't. I grew up in a house where my family all knew Alien and Predator but no one else I ever talked to did and for years it felt like I knew this niche thing and could only talk about it with my one of brothers. He said I could watch them with him because he knew I wanted to. I watched everything starting with predator then the alien films when the blu ray collection came out. I loved it.

I was lucky enough to see both Prometheus and Covenant at the cinema with my dad and really enjoyed them.

Quick fire now so you know where I stand but this is all my opinion:

Alien 3 is a misunderstood masterpiece and is not only a great film but when viewed as a trilogy the best of the original three as a final act.

Alien Isolation is the best representation of the xeno across the movies and the games I've played. With the new movie coming I think it could also be made into a film but most definitely needs a sequel.

The AVP pc games need to come to console with multiplayer.

Covenant was a truly bone chilling experience and the ending with David is one of the most horrifying ends in film. I also think whilst I would love a sequel to this film, the fact that we don't have one really hammers home the unsettling ending.

There needs to be AVP revival in both game and movies, it could easily be an alternate Universe situation.

To end because this has gone on long  enough, I'm incredibly excited for the new Alien movie and think it could be the scariest alien film we've ever got.

I would love to talk more, if anyone wants to pick my brain please do as I'll talk for hours, message me if you like for more direct conversation. Never be apart of a form but been using the website since in middle school.

You made it this far, thank you for your time!
Posted by Acid for Blood
 - Mar 26, 2024, 04:55:03 PM
Quote from: TheDerelict on Mar 23, 2024, 04:23:24 AMEveryone one calls it "the engineer ship" or "the space jockey ship." But there was a time, long before the adventures of Elizabeth and friends, that when talking about the alien ship in Alien, it was just called The Derelict.
No one seems to call it that anymore.
Simpler times.


I'm with Ridley Scott on this one and still call it the croissant. 🥐
Posted by E. Shaw
 - Mar 24, 2024, 02:49:39 PM

Great username!

The Egg Morphing in Alien's Director's Cut is the only scene I wish was added back into the Theatrical Cut, it added another level of horror.

Alien3 was the first film I saw pieces of, my introduction to the Xenomorph. So it has a special place in my heart for that alone. I prefer The Assembly Cut but the theatrical cut scene of the Queen Chestburster emerging as Ripley falls into the lead works.

Welcome to the Forums!


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Hi, thanks.
I thought for an while about a user name. Everyone one calls it "the engineer ship" or "the space jockey ship." But there was a time, long before the adventures of Elizabeth and friends, that when talking about the alien ship in Alien, it was just called The Derelict.
No one seems to call it that anymore.
Simpler times.

If I could add one more scene into Alien's theatrical cut, it would be Ripley and Parker seeing Brett taken away. Always seemed odd to me that he was attacked alone and then they both describe what happened in the next scene.
Unless the cat told them. 😄
In 2003, when i finally saw them witness it, was a game changer for me. Throw in the egg morphing and a sprinkling of cgi stars with the space scenes, and that was it for me, directors cut all the way.

As for my preference of Alien 3 theatrical over the assembly cut (checks watch), how long have you got. 🤣

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Indeed, Ripley even says in Aliens, "did IQs just slip when I was away? Mam I told you it was not from there, it was a Derelict space ship, we homes in on its beacon." I still call it The Derelict because that is Ripley's description. :)

The scene where Parker and Ripley see Brett is taken by Kane's Son is a nice touch.Ot does make sense why Parker knows The Xenomorph is so big, bur in the theatrical cut I just assumed he saw it and was giving us his account.

*Looks at watch*

I got time. :D
Posted by TheDerelict
 - Mar 23, 2024, 04:23:24 AM

[/quote]

Great username!

The Egg Morphing in Alien's Director's Cut is the only scene I wish was added back into the Theatrical Cut, it added another level of horror.

Alien3 was the first film I saw pieces of, my introduction to the Xenomorph. So it has a special place in my heart for that alone. I prefer The Assembly Cut but the theatrical cut scene of the Queen Chestburster emerging as Ripley falls into the lead works.

Welcome to the Forums!


[/quote]

Hi, thanks.
I thought for an while about a user name. Everyone one calls it "the engineer ship" or "the space jockey ship." But there was a time, long before the adventures of Elizabeth and friends, that when talking about the alien ship in Alien, it was just called The Derelict.
No one seems to call it that anymore.
Simpler times.

If I could add one more scene into Alien's theatrical cut, it would be Ripley and Parker seeing Brett taken away. Always seemed odd to me that he was attacked alone and then they both describe what happened in the next scene.
Unless the cat told them. 😄
In 2003, when i finally saw them witness it, was a game changer for me. Throw in the egg morphing and a sprinkling of cgi stars with the space scenes, and that was it for me, directors cut all the way.

As for my preference of Alien 3 theatrical over the assembly cut (checks watch), how long have you got. 🤣
Posted by E. Shaw
 - Mar 22, 2024, 11:23:05 PM
Quote from: TheDerelict on Mar 21, 2024, 12:28:40 PMHello, my name is Aaron, 42 years old, living in U.K.
Been a fan of the alien franchise since I was eight years old. I caught a brief glimpse of bishop being torn in half by the alien queen and understood nothing about what was going on (why did he have white blood, how is he still alive etc), but I was captivated.
Then one day at the age of 10 I discovered a graphic novel in a book shop called "Aliens: book two." A quick flick through and I found a picture of an Alien queen. I realised it was the same thing as in the video I saw. Thus began a life long love affair with the franchise and Expanded universe.

I hold some controversial views, such as I think alien 3 is a better film than aliens. And I believe the theatrical cuts are far superior to the special edition and assembly.
But I think alien directors cut is better than theatrical. I'm all about the egg morphing.
I think Prometheus and covenant are great despite some flaws and don't deserve the hate that they get.
Absolutely hyped for Romulus.





Great username!

The Egg Morphing in Alien's Director's Cut is the only scene I wish was added back into the Theatrical Cut, it added another level of horror.

Alien3 was the first film I saw pieces of, my introduction to the Xenomorph. So it has a special place in my heart for that alone. I prefer The Assembly Cut but the theatrical cut scene of the Queen Chestburster emerging as Ripley falls into the lead works.

Welcome to the Forums!

Posted by LastSonofKrypton
 - Mar 22, 2024, 01:50:01 PM
Welcome to all newbies

We've got no entertainment centre, no climate control, no video surveillacnce, no video system, no f**king ice cream, no rubbers, a few women... all we've got here is memes
Posted by Corporal Hicks
 - Mar 22, 2024, 11:46:23 AM
Quote from: Raines on Mar 22, 2024, 07:24:23 AMIn middle school, my favorite Halloween costume was Hicks.  He might still be my favorite movie character.

I can understand that feeling!

Welcome Raines and E. Shaw. We've got 2 new characters joining us on the boards :D Please check out the Forum Rules / Help FAQ, and I look forward to chatting to you about Alien!
Posted by Raines
 - Mar 22, 2024, 07:24:23 AM
Hey everyone!  New here, but by no means new to being a fan of the franchise.  I've loved the series literally as long as I can remember.  One of my earliest memories was getting jump scared by the Dallas sequence in Alien.  I had a cup of apple juice.  Threw it in the air and it landed right in my lap.  To this day my parents still think I wet myself.

In middle school, my favorite Halloween costume was Hicks.  He might still be my favorite movie character.

I've spent the past few days here obsessing over every detail I can for Romulus and finally decided to just sign up.  That teaser made me feel like a kid at Christmas. I can't wait!
Posted by E. Shaw
 - Mar 22, 2024, 02:59:20 AM
Hello, Hello,

Glad to be here!

You probably can tell from my namesake I am a fan of Elizabeth Shaw.

I love all the Alien films, though the 1979 Original to me is in a class of perfect films that can never be bested. I am able to enjoy the morph aspect of the Xenomorph Saga by not expecting each subsequent film to top the Original, such a feat seems to me impossible, so instead I look for new vantages, interpretations, and developing mythos each director adds. I adore that the Alien series is eclectic, no two films quite the same in style, though Covenant came close in part to Prometheus, it still to me felt different in tone.

I am waiting with great anticipation for Alien Romulus. It will be the first Alien film I see in theaters!

See you around The Xenomorph Hive. :)
Posted by Master Chief
 - Mar 21, 2024, 02:32:52 PM
Welcome aboard to all of the new recruits!

Please check out the Forum Rules / Help FAQ.
Posted by Slutty Badger
 - Mar 21, 2024, 12:34:28 PM
Quote from: TheDerelict on Mar 21, 2024, 12:28:40 PMI hold some controversial views, such as I think alien 3 is a better film than aliens.

Pack your bags, you're banned.

Quote from: TheDerelict on Mar 21, 2024, 12:28:40 PMI think Prometheus and covenant are great despite some flaws and don't deserve the hate that they get.

Welcome back!
Posted by TheDerelict
 - Mar 21, 2024, 12:28:40 PM
Hello, my name is Aaron, 42 years old, living in U.K.
Been a fan of the alien franchise since I was eight years old. I caught a brief glimpse of bishop being torn in half by the alien queen and understood nothing about what was going on (why did he have white blood, how is he still alive etc), but I was captivated.
Then one day at the age of 10 I discovered a graphic novel in a book shop called "Aliens: book two." A quick flick through and I found a picture of an Alien queen. I realised it was the same thing as in the video I saw. Thus began a life long love affair with the franchise and Expanded universe.

I hold some controversial views, such as I think alien 3 is a better film than aliens. And I believe the theatrical cuts are far superior to the special edition and assembly.
But I think alien directors cut is better than theatrical. I'm all about the egg morphing.
I think Prometheus and covenant are great despite some flaws and don't deserve the hate that they get.
Absolutely hyped for Romulus.



Posted by Corporal Hicks
 - Mar 20, 2024, 09:32:36 AM
Welcome aboard!
Posted by golon32
 - Mar 20, 2024, 08:59:22 AM
Hi everyone. Never introduce myself. I'm a fan of both Alien (first place) and Predator franchises, and videogames.
Happy to be around!
Posted by Corporal Hicks
 - Mar 18, 2024, 08:29:32 AM
Quote from: robbog on Mar 17, 2024, 02:26:28 PMHi, my name is Rob. The first time I saw Alien in the cinema, I was one years old... :o  it had just been released and my parents thought it was a good idea to go see it with me  :-\ . Since then I have always felt something special with these movies

And I thought my 5th birthday was young!

Quote from: Hotwater on Mar 17, 2024, 02:52:17 PMHello have been a fan of the alien/predator franchise since I was a young boy, the 95' Kenner toy line got me hooked. This seems to be the best place for all things avp!

Too right, my friend! Welcome to you both. Please have a gander over our rules before you get stuck in, and I look forward to chatting to you both on the boards. :)
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