Get up close with a giant bloodsucking parasite in this thrilling encounter—will it strike or stay calm? ‘If it doesn’t work out, I’m blaming JD’: Vance’s risky gambit on Iran peace efforts Is ...

From sweeping space operas to moody indie mysteries, video games are packed with worlds, characters, and plotlines that can carry a full cinematic story. The picks below span genres and eras, each ...

When director Ridley Scott introduced audiences to the Nostromo in 1979’s Alien, he created one of the most enduring horror and sci-fi franchises by merging the cold isolation of deep space with the ...

This video exposes the shocking parasitic process behind the jewel wasp’s alien-like reproduction. Scientists show how the wasp turns a living cockroach into a helpless host for its developing larvae.

The xenomorphs are the iconic mascots of the Alien franchise, with good reason. The creature designs by H.R. Giger are legendary in their ability to unnerve us: the elongated eyeless head, the black ...

The world of Alien: Earth has shaken up the classic Alien franchise by adding not just one monster but five terrifying alien species, each with its own strange biology and horrifying survival tactics.

The Alien franchise is home to some of the scariest monsters in science fiction. Central to it all is the Xenomorph, a nightmarish species with numerous types ranging from the Ovomorph and Queen to ...

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John Hitchcock graduated from the University of Toronto with a degree in film studies and previously wrote on his own blog. He also specializes in nature and virtual photography and does art in Source ...

A close-up of a Xenomorph snarling in Alien, 1979. Image via 20th Century Studios Maggie Boccella is a certified Babe With the Power and lover of all things pop culture. She’s a News Editor at ...

For large chunks of ‘Independence Day,’ the central characters remain in the dark about the alien threat. Only David Levinson, a scientist with technical expertise, finds a message hidden within a ...