8 Real Animals that Inspired the Design of the Xenomorph
Sometimes reality is just as terrifying as fiction
Ridley’s Scott’s 1979 science fiction horror movie “Alien” is a beloved sci-fi classic. A simple plot, gorgeous visuals, sympathetic characters, and a very memorable creature design.
Swiss artist Hans Ruedi Giger was brought on board to design the monster. His style of art focusses on mixing cybernetic technology with sexually provocative organic forms.
In 1986, James Cameron made a phenomenally good sequel with “Aliens”, which expanded the Xenomorph lore and introduced the Alien queen.
There have been several more movies based on the franchise, including two Predator crossover films, each of which brings something new to the aliens.
In this article, we will look at some real animals that inspired the design and life cycle of the xenomorphs. We’ll look at one particular aspect of the organism and see how it was used to create one…
