Hi guys,
I know most folks these days just detest rebooting classic films but I can see Alien being one of those films that just *might* work well with a reboot. I'm a super fan so hopefully I nailed some of the core elements here. Here are a couple thoughts I had:
1) Go back to the claustrophobic, industrial feel of the original trilogy. One of these issues I have with Prometheus and A:C is that these folks are using technology far more advanced than what we got in the first installment. Granted I can see the frame of thought in using more current technology so the newer films don't seem overly retro, but all of the LCD/LED monitors and holographic technology is a bit too "avatar-ish" for me and I thought the 80's computer-style fit the original film well, especially in scenes with MUTHR and the main "contact room".
2) THE ALIEN IS NOT A RAPTOR. I remember RS saying a few years ago he thought the "big guy" was played out and no one would find him scary any more because too much of him has been seen, yet he continues on a path of showing the creature in broad daylight with some (imo) VERY questionable CGI. I want to see the human-esque, bio-mechanical monster lurking in the shadows. I get CGI is cheaper, but when you look at the box office losses for A:C one might go back and wonder if practical effects might have made all the difference thus driving more crowds to the theatre.
3) Focus on an impregnated female crew member instead of male. I get that it's far more disturbing to see women in pain but thats the whole point of this creature. It has no morals, no ethics and no feelings for who it hurts. I love the distress John Hurt goes through and you can obviously tell he's suffering before the creature is born. I want to see a strong female actress really play that part out. Not a 5-second Oram burster, but a slow burn that really makes you feel for the loss of the character. A:C came close IMO with Ledward, but once again the CGI ruined that scene for me.
4) I would like to see other aspects of the creature described such as how it sounds, smells, etc... I think I read RS saying something along the lines of feeling that big chap must have smelled just terrible, or at least produced a very recognizable and pungent odor. It's not just the resin slime that could give it away to the audience, utilize other ways this creature affects our senses.
5) KILL EVERYONE! I strongly believe that RS never meant for Ripley to be the iconic character that she has become (driven largely by SW) and in this time of lacking actors and actresses, I would say just kill everyone in a way that you just don't see coming. I'm not a script writer but some kind of twist that gives everyone a toe tag would really drive home how dark and hopeless encountering the alien is. I love the so-called alternate ending of the original where the alien kills Ripley and then mimics her voice to sign off. Imagine how f**king creepy that would be if done right. You don't even need to see the Alien, just the voiceover as the ship hurtles into space would be enough.
A director like Fede Alvarez would be f**kING perfect for this. If anyone has seen the Evil Dead remake, as well as Don't Breathe that man knows how to create a terrifying environment.
Anyways, let me know what you guys think. Thanks for taking the time to read!!!!
