Bound for a remote planet on the far side of the galaxy, members of the colony ship Covenant discover what they think to be an uncharted paradise. While there, they meet David, the synthetic survivor of the doomed Prometheus expedition. The mysterious world soon turns dark and dangerous when a hostile alien life-form forces the crew into a deadly fight for survival.

Alien Covenant: It is arguably a bust in the Alien series; a series made legendary for it’s chestbursters, xenomorphs, and neomorphs. Going far under the radar, it did do better than its preceding film, Prometheus. With much more accessible films on the menu in Baywatch and Pirates of the Caribbean, it is only natural that audiences would steer further from the horror-flick to be seen.

The repetitive nature of the plot lines in these films is what allows them to be easily categorized as B-rated horror movies. Also, to boot, there is never quite something new to impress even the die-hard fans. There is only that ‘call-back to the originals’ feel that makes people come back.

The cast of the recent Alien movie can hardly be deemed unforgettable, but they mesh in that way that characters from these films always have: they all have little bits of humanity that either bring them closer to success or lead to their demise. The Alien series is one that has always catered to niche audiences, and has never been one for everyone to love. However, Ridley Scott is still an amazing director, and his films have always reflected the creativity of his mind.

For example, one feature of Alien Covenant that can be commended is its ability to create tension. From drawn out water-dripping scenes, to unsightly accidents at the right time (slipping in a pool of blood at just the right time), the execution of suspense is to be respected.

A film of this kind is one that should be approached with an open mind; with this mindset you allow yourself to enjoy the film for what it is, a horror film whose substance is in a plot that thickens only for the sake of creating an endless tale. Alien does not follow a predetermined plot line like the star wars films or something to that effect, and all of its installments build a story that continuously spirals further out from its still unknown origin. At its best, this film is worth the scare that the audience came for.

6.8/10