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There is a Beauty in the Terror of the Xenomorph
If you put a gun to my head and asked me which sci-fi alien villain is the most iconic from the last few decades, I’d be hard-pressed to tell you anything other than the H.R. Giger-designed Xenomorph. Yes, one could make the case for something from Star Wars or Star Trek but I feel like everyone in those communities know of the Xenomorph while those not in on the fandom of those two properties would have trouble identifying creatures from their universes. Something about the banana head-shaped creature has impregnated its way into the hearts and minds – not to mention the chest – of our culture, its blend of terrifying eroticism fueling our nightmares.
A new video from YouTuber kaptainkristian explores the beauty and terror of Giger’s design, delving into interviews with the surreal artist and Alien director Ridley Scott. It’s a wonderful look at a creature that is so important and delightful to so many of us.
The killer tomatoes are back in Attack of the Killer Tomatoes: Organic Intelligence, and the offiical poster for the brand new movie has been unleashed tonight.
Additionally, we’ve learned that the film’s theatrical release is set for this August, with a panel set for San Diego Comic-Con this month featuring the world premiere of the trailer.
While you wait, check out the official poster down below.
Attack of the Killer Tomatoes: Organic Intelligence will be released in select cities across the US beginning August 7th in major cities such as Los Angeles, New York, Chicago, San Diego, and others, and expanding to further locations throughout the month.
The fifth installment in the horror-comedy franchise pits the eternal power of nature against AI’s best and brightest.
In Attack of the Killer Tomatoes: Organic Intelligence, a young biotech prodigy develops a revolutionary genetically engineered vegetable designed to solve humanity’s problems. But when the experiment spirals out of control, it unleashes a new generation of killer tomatoes, setting the stage for another outrageous chapter in the long-running cult franchise.
Attack of the Killer Tomatoes co-creators Costa Dillon and J. Stephen Peace return to write and executive produce. David Ferino directs.
The film features an ensemble cast led by franchise icon John Astin (The Addams Family), reprising his role as Professor Gangreen, comedy legend David Koechner (Anchorman), Academy Award nominee Eric Roberts (The Dark Knight), horror favorite Catherine Corcoran (Terrifier), comedy veteran Dan Bakkedahl (Veep), Myrna Velasco (Star Wars Resistance), Vernée Watson (Shrinking, Fresh Prince of Bel-Air), and Paul Bates (Coming to America).
Attack of the Killer Tomatoes launched in 1979, followed by 1988’s Return of the Killer Tomatoes, 1991’s Killer Tomatoes Strike Back, and 1992’s Killer Tomatoes Eat France.
The franchise also spawned an animated series in 1990.
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