Review of Alien: Covenant (2017) by Smithy S — 05 Jul 2018

Ridley Scott once again returns to his iconic franchise in this entry that acts as a sequel to Prometheus and a more emphasized prequel to Alien. The intelligence and allure of the last film remains intact while also doubling down on the scares; it continues down a path that Prometheus set foot upon back in 2012, further pursuing the questions and mystery that the 1979 original opened the door to.

The result is some of the most strikingly brutal, intensely satisfying horror in the franchise accompanied by some of the most mesmerizing, thoughtful themes and writing yet. While some slight issues from Prometheus remain persistent in Alien: Covenant, that doesn't at all stop it from being another robust, sublime entry by Ridley Scott in this franchise.