Over the past four decades, Alien’s legacy has been immeasurable in the film industry. From its iconic creature design to its suspenseful pacing, Ridley Scott’s 1979 sci-fi horror masterpiece set a new standard for the genre and influenced countless films that followed. Its impact can still be felt today, as the Alien franchise continues to captivate audiences and inspire filmmakers around the world.

There are few horror icons as enduringly terrifying as the Xenomorph, the iconic alien creature from the Alien franchise. Since making its debut in the 1979 film, the Xenomorph has been the subject of countless sequels, spinoffs, and adaptations, cementing its place in the pantheon of horror monsters. But what is it about this otherworldly…