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For someone who madeAlienand scared us all with chest-bursting creatures, you’d think Ridley Scott wouldn’t be easily spooked. But even this master of horror has his fears, and it turns out, they’re a little more… aquatic. Ridley Scott, the genius behind some of the most terrifying cinematic moments, once revealed that a certain $476M cult-hit made him think twice about diving into deep waters.
That’s right, even the man who gave us nightmares about space was petrified by what lurked beneath the surface. Time to dive into Ridley Scott’s unexpected fear of the deep!
HowJawsTurned Ridley Scott Away From the Water
“I was always put off from swimming ever since I watched Jaws,”Ridley Scottconfessed, revealing that even the master of creature horror has his own fears. It’s hard to imagine the director who brought us the spine-chillingAlienbeing afraid of anything, butJawsleft its mark. The filmmaker could picture it vividly: his legs dangling under a surfboard, just waiting to be the next bite. He admitted (viaThe Guardian):
I was always put off from swimming ever since I watched Jaws. I quite liked swimming, actually, and I’d occasionally dive, but once I saw Jaws there was no way I was ever going to learn to surf—no way! Because I can imagine my legs, my little pinkies hanging underneath the surfboard and I know I’m going to be the one.
Scott’s fear of the deep only added fuel to his fire for horror. WithAlien: Covenant, he wanted to resurrect the terror of the original. Capturing the essence of what he believes is the true purpose of his films: to entertain, the filmmaker alluded:
I wanted to really scare the shit out of people. Totally that’s the job… My day job is to be an entertainer. Some of it is art, but fundamentally I entertain—never forget that.
But Scott’s return toAlienwasn’t just about bringing back the art—it was also a smart business play. He’s not shy about it either, saying that making money in this game is the whole point! And even with all the fancy CGI these days, the 86-year-old keeps it old-school. TheCovenantspaceship? Built from the ground up, every switch and dial, to keep that fear feeling real and in your face.
This commitment to realism comes from his belief that true fear stems from authenticity. And Scott knows how to build a world that grips audiences—from the terrifying space ofAliento the lurking fear of open water inJaws. Even for a master of fear, the ocean remains a step too far.
Alien: RomulusRevives the Franchise with Chilling Horror and Stunning Visuals
As theAlienfilm franchise’s been running for more than four decades, it may be challenging to think of new concepts. ButAlien: Romulussucceeds in what the show’s been trying to do all along: go back to its horror element and at the same time introduce new-age CGI (viaOTTplay).
Alien: Romuluskicks off with a crew of astronauts trapped on the haunted spaceship Nostromo. They’re up against deadly aliens they can’t shake off. The plot might sound familiar, butFede Alvarez’s direction gives it fresh life. Packed with ambushes, intense battles, and gnarly body horror, it also showcases killer visual effects.
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Alvarez nails the balance between classic horror vibes and modern filmmaking. Plus, the cast delivers:Cailee Spaenyshines as Rain, the team’s fierce leader, while David Jonsson nails it as Andy, the android who’s just as crucial as the humans.
Overall,Alien: Romulusis an exciting and enjoyable continuation of theAlienfranchise.
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Jawsis available to watch on Max and Apple TV.
Heena Singh
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Heena Singh is a Editor at FandomWire, spent the last two years making waves in entertainment journalism. With a knack for digging up blockbuster celebrity scoops and an uncanny nose for the latest buzz, Heena’s articles bring a fresh and fun perspective to life. When she’s not conquering writing challenges, you’ll find her curled up in bed, peacefully sleeping.
