Prometheus (2012) & Alien: Covenant (2017) Review!

About this episode

The episode reviews Prometheus and Alien: Covenant, exploring their themes and connections within the Alien universe.

🎬👽 PRESS PLAY ACTION returns to the darkest corners of deep space as we continue our exploration of the legendary Alien universe with a chilling double feature review of Prometheus and Alien: Covenant. 🧬 Prometheus — Ridley Scott’s ambitious sci-fi mystery that dares to ask humanity’s biggest questions: Where did we come from? And what happens when our creators want us dead? We dive into the film’s stunning visuals, philosophical themes, terrifying discoveries, and the endless debates surrounding its deeper meaning. ☠️ Alien: Covenant — a brutal descent back into horror as synthetic nightmares, deadly creatures, and humanity’s arrogance collide in one of the franchise’s darkest chapters. From shocking kills to David’s terrifying evolution, we break down the film’s most disturbing moments and discuss whether it succeeds as both a prequel and an Alien film. Two films. One visionary director. Endless existential terror 🎙️ 🎧 Tune in now and join the watchthrough!

People in this episode

Host: Jersey Nerds Productions

Topics covered

• Alien universe
• sci-fi
• horror
• philosophical themes
• film review

Keywords

• Prometheus
• Alien: Covenant
• Ridley Scott
• sci-fi mystery
• horror
• film review
• existential themes

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Prometheus, Alien: Covenant

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