Although it’s not the most beloved entry in the series, Alien: Resurrection is still a wildly imaginative and exciting movie with some really interesting concepts. Yeah, they might not be expertly executed and there are some definite script flaws but it’s still a fun movie that I have no problem watching now and again. Plus, it’s directed by Jean-Pierre Jeunet, who directed the incredible films The City of Lost Children, Amelie, and Delicatessen.
One of the fun fan nods that Resurrection brought back to the table was the Alien Queen, although this time she wasn’t laying eggs. Nope, this time she was flat out giving birth thanks to some genetic traits passed down by Ripley (if that sentence made no sense, go and watch the movie). And while Resurrection had more than a few CGI aliens, they went practical with the Queen, creating a tangible creature that looked fantastic on screen.
But what kind of work went into creating it? Academy Award-winning character effects studio ADI explains:
Utilizing the original head from ‘Aliens’ (courtesy of Bob Burns), ADI’s ‘Resurrection’ Queen puppet was designed and built to perform on her back, giving the…character shackled and beaten look the script demanded.
Check out the video below and share your thoughts on Resurrection in the comments!