Trapped in a Hole for Days and Covered in Blood and Lube, ‘Alien: Romulus’ Star Aileen Wu Breaks Down What It’s Like to Battle Facehuggers and Chestbursters

SPOILER ALERT: This article discusses plot points in “Alien: Romulus,” now playing in theaters.

Expectations are high for horror fans eager to see “Alien: Romulus,” the seventh chapter in the iconic sci-fi franchise. It’s directed by Fede Álvarez, who helmed two blood-splattered modern horror classics: The 2013 “Evil Dead” remake and 2016’s “Don’t Breathe.” It’s set between the first two films in the series — 1979’s “Alien” and 1986’s “Aliens” — which are both considered cornerstones of the genre. Amazingly, it’s also the first feature of one of the film’s stars, Aileen Wu. In the film, Wu plays Navarro, a spaceship pilot who has some very close encounters with the aliens.

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