Discover what went down between the events of Ridley Scott's Alien (1979) and James Cameron's Aliens (1986) in Alien: Romulus. This standalone entry in the classic sci-fi horror franchise brings viewers face to face with the most horrifying organism in the known universe, so what better place to witness the majesty and terror of the xenomorph than the big screen at Cineworld?
A movie like Alien: Romulus demands a special viewing format, so which will you choose? You can pick IMAX, plus the Cineworld-exclusive formats 4DX, ScreenX and Superscreen. Scroll down to find out more about each format and how it's set to enhance your Alien experience.
1. Be engulfed by the terror of deep space in IMAX
In the context of the Alien franchise, space is not just a landscape but an active character in the drama. After all, the tagline for Ridley Scott's masterpiece Alien read, 'In space, no one can hear you scream.' The dark corners of the universe are pregnant with all kinds of horrific possibilities and Alien: Romulus taps into this queasy fear when a group of young space colonists board a seemingly abandoned space station. What they find there initiates a gruesome and desperate battle for survival.
IMAX's larger-than-usual screens combine with a unique remastering process, extending the scale of deep space to draw on a sense of wonder and terror in equal measure. The visual sharpness and clarity fully transform every frame to produce the best possible version of a filmmaker’s vision.
Director Fede Alvarez is poised to honour both the artistry of Ridley Scott and the all-out rollercoaster prowess of James Cameron, and IMAX enhances the film's aesthetic impact. We interviewed Alvarez on the Cineworld Leicester Square red carpet so watch the following video and discover what he has to say about the impact of IMAX.
Here's a clip outlining the difference between widescreen and IMAX presentations.
Space is even bigger in IMAX 🌌
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With dual projection, the IMAX image has the perfect balance of warmth and sharpness, exactly what you need to bring out the fan-friendly nuances in the film's design from the hissing air vents to the bulky biomechanical corridors. IMAX promises to highlight every visceral and horrific detail from the slimy nature of the full-grown alien to the pulsating light that hints at untold horrors lurking around every corner.
Of course, it's the IMAX sound that will also transform your Alien experience. From the screeching of the xenomorph to the bass roar of the ship's engines and the heavy, pregnant silences that anticipate a bloodcurdling moment of horror, sound is pivotal to a film such as this. The nuances of the sound and the music are heightened by a perfectly tuned integrated sound and speaker system.
Find out more about IMAX's unique specifications and impact in the following video.
2. Feel the physical rupture of the chest bursters in 4DX
The Alien franchise has always probed a deep-seated fear of body horror and mutilation, which goes right to the essence of ourselves as human beings. This is where the 4DX multi-sensory format comes into its own.
Motion-programmed seats are timed to every jump scare initiated by the face huggers and the aliens, and on an even more wrenching level, it's also set to enhance the monumentally grisly eruption of the chest bursters from unfortunate human victims. You're invited to be more than just a passive spectator in the horror. Instead, 4DX invites you to become an active part of it with additional wind, rain and scent effects further extending the sense of tactile claustrophobia.
To reiterate, 4DX is an experience wholly unique to Cineworld cinemas in the UK and Ireland. Find out more about 4DX in the following clip and discover how it will heighten your senses to memorably frightening effect.
3. Terror comes at you from all sides in ScreenX
ScreenX, another Cineworld exclusive, employs an enveloping 270-degree effect that projects the film onto the auditorium's side walls. The movie subsequently extends beyond your peripheral vision to put you in the heart of an increasingly frightening situation with face huggers, xenomorphs and a disintegrating space station flying at you from all angles.
If you've never experienced ScreenX, watch the following clip and discover why 270-degree vision is the way to go.
4. Expand your horizons with Superscreen's enhanced screen size
Experience Alien: Romulus in Cineworld-exclusive Superscreen, which fuses state-of-the-art projection, delivered on huge screens, with breathtaking multidimensional sound powered by epic Dolby Atmos speakers. Be overwhelmed by a movie that invites a sense of awe at human achievement and humility in the face of a devastating threat to mankind. It'll make your Alien: Romulus experience feel like a masterpiece.
Find out more about Superscreen in the following clip.
Alien: Romulus is released on August 16th. Click the link below to book your tickets.
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