The so-called Xenomorph is one of the greatest monsters in movie history. The brainchild of Swiss artist H.R. Giger, the Star Beast combines biological and mechanical elements, blending genders in a way that underscores the themes of pregnancy and violation in Alien.
But before Giger and director Ridley Scott brought the Xenomorph to life in 1979, the alien had a very different trial run. Before crafting the initial treatment and script that would become the basis of Alien, writer Dan O’Bannon worked on another sci-fi project, alongside a fellow student at the University of Southern California film school. That student was John Carpenter, and while he and O’Bannon would go on to make some of the most influential horror films of all time, their first movie Dark Star has a very different monster.
In fact, rather than a sleek black beast with a retractable mouth, Dark Star‘s group of stoned space travelers battled…...
But before Giger and director Ridley Scott brought the Xenomorph to life in 1979, the alien had a very different trial run. Before crafting the initial treatment and script that would become the basis of Alien, writer Dan O’Bannon worked on another sci-fi project, alongside a fellow student at the University of Southern California film school. That student was John Carpenter, and while he and O’Bannon would go on to make some of the most influential horror films of all time, their first movie Dark Star has a very different monster.
In fact, rather than a sleek black beast with a retractable mouth, Dark Star‘s group of stoned space travelers battled…...
- 5/13/2024
- by Joe George
- Den of Geek
Graphic: Images: IMDBThe Thing (1982)
A research team in Antarctica is hunted by a shape-shifting alien that assumes the appearance of its victims.
Rating: 8.2/10
Stars: Kurt Russell (MacReady), Wilford Brimley (Dr. Blair), Keith David (Childs), Richard Masur (Clark)
Halloween (1978)
Fifteen years after murdering his sister on Halloween night 1963, Michael Myers escapes...
A research team in Antarctica is hunted by a shape-shifting alien that assumes the appearance of its victims.
Rating: 8.2/10
Stars: Kurt Russell (MacReady), Wilford Brimley (Dr. Blair), Keith David (Childs), Richard Masur (Clark)
Halloween (1978)
Fifteen years after murdering his sister on Halloween night 1963, Michael Myers escapes...
- 10/28/2023
- avclub.com
Deftones have announced the fourth edition of their Dia De Los Deftones festival, set for November 4th at Petco Park in San Diego.
Once again, Chino Moreno and company have curated an eclectic bill of artists, including 100 Gecs, Knocked Loose, Doechii, Pinback, Pieri, Rile, and Capra. Per tradition, Deftones themselves will headline the evening.
A Live Nation ticket pre-sale launches on Thursday (August 17th) at 10 a.m. local time via Ticketmaster using the code Track. General ticket sales begin on Friday (August 18th) at 10 a.m. local time. If the fest sells out, fans can look for tickets via StubHub, where your purchase is 100% guaranteed through StubHub’s Fan Protect program.
Dia De Los Deftones has proven to be a successful venture for the veteran band from Sacramento. Last year’s festival sold out and also featured a diverse lineup including Turnstile and Freddie Gibbs, among others. The fest will...
Once again, Chino Moreno and company have curated an eclectic bill of artists, including 100 Gecs, Knocked Loose, Doechii, Pinback, Pieri, Rile, and Capra. Per tradition, Deftones themselves will headline the evening.
A Live Nation ticket pre-sale launches on Thursday (August 17th) at 10 a.m. local time via Ticketmaster using the code Track. General ticket sales begin on Friday (August 18th) at 10 a.m. local time. If the fest sells out, fans can look for tickets via StubHub, where your purchase is 100% guaranteed through StubHub’s Fan Protect program.
Dia De Los Deftones has proven to be a successful venture for the veteran band from Sacramento. Last year’s festival sold out and also featured a diverse lineup including Turnstile and Freddie Gibbs, among others. The fest will...
- 8/15/2023
- by Jon Hadusek
- Consequence - Music
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