For many film fans, the “Alien” franchise pretty much only includes Ridley Scott’s 1979 original film and James Cameron’s sequel, “Aliens.” From there, sequels, prequels, and spin-offs were made, which were, for the most part, subpar.
And really, the downhill decline of the “Alien” franchise began after Cameron’s sequel, when Fox just couldn’t figure out what to do with “Alien 3.”But now, thanks to the 40th anniversary of the original “Alien,” fans of the franchise that are willing to explore the fringes, such as the post-Cameron sequels, are in for a treat, as an unused “Alien 3” script from legendary sci-fi writer William Gibson is being brought to life as a new audiobook, titled “Alien III.”Read More: Ridley Scott Reportedly Developing Script For Third ‘Alien’ Prequel That He Will Eventually DirectFor those that don’t know, after Cameron’s 1986 sequel, Fox struggled to get a third “Alien” film off the ground.
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