And, according to the movies director,Fede Alvarez, this was the plan all along.
He told Collider:
That was another one of those decisions.
I think the first version they showed me had sound.
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They had this shit going with some rumble.
Theres a little bit of a track that just does a bit of a hum.
Thats silence in movies.
In Alien: Romulus, a crew of space explorers lands on a distant, uncharted planet, only to uncover a horrifying secret lurking beneath the surface. As they delve deeper into the alien environment, they encounter deadly creatures and ancient ruins that hint at a terrifying history. The team’s survival becomes a desperate battle against the relentless xenomorphs, forcing them to rely on their wits and technology to escape the nightmarish world.
Thats why it feels like a mistake.
Its almost like the sound is gone and you want to adjust your TV.
I do that a few times in the movie.
Ive been using it since.Dont Breathehad a lot of that.
I stripped the ambiance track.Youre left with this unbearable silence.
Its something in my bag of tricks and I believe its something that is truly effective when creating suspense.
Hold your breath in the silence of space asAlien: Romulusis now playing in theaters.
And stay tuned at Collider for the rest of our spoiler-filled chat with Alvarez.
