Alien: Covenant (@cmp_moviereviews)

Rating: 6/10 (17 August 2017)

Franchises within the horror/sci-fi genre tend to unintentionally get comedic with each sequel. This particular franchise is a prime example of that. While the original "Alien" is a straight up classic horror film dressed up in science fiction, each follow up after "Aliens" falls short. However, with Ridley Scott back at the helm, and Michael Fassbender in excellent form, the horror has returned with this latest installment. "Alien: Covenant" plays out a lot like a horror film in not all of the best ways, but it still manages to create genuine thrills and bring a little bit of clarity to its mysterious origin. #aliencovenant