How ‘Alien: Romulus’ DP Galo Olivares Captured That Gruesome Chestbursting Scene

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

In case you haven’t heard, Fede Álvarez’s “Alien: Romulus” is terrifying, and yes, it does feature a chestbursting scene.

But this is Álvarez, the director behind “Don’t Breathe” and the “Evil Dead” reboot. Not only is it terrifying, but his take on the iconic chestbursting scene is bloodier.

Joining Variety’s Inside the Frame, cinematographer Galo Olivares shared the one directive he had from Álvarez for the film. “Go up to see what is going on; react to the scene,” Olivares said. “It was pretty straightforward. It was no tricks… as if we

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