We can all agree that Mondays are the worst, but not all of us work in space, and even fewer of us will be greeted by a sudden, terrifying alien appearance. Several Mondays are definitely worse than other days.
That’s the premise of this wonderfully creepy fan film. Alien: MondayLegendary 80s sci-fi analog aesthetic and original alienBorrowing from the anime genre and the retro design trends of that era, the roughly 20-minute short was co-directed by Paul “Otaking” Johnson and Claudia “Maki” Montealegre. Johnson spent six years animating the project, and was best known for his previous sci-fi shorts of a similar ilk. TIE Fighterlegendary Star Wars A simulator video game released in 2012 and an 80s sci-fi cartoon.
Johnson similarly blends bright, bold cartoon colors; alienThe retro-futuristic world of design language TIE Fighterand Monday It’s a great way to prepare Alien: RomulusThe Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, due for release next month, is already looking to recreate the iconic feel of the original. alienA look at the future through a contemporary lens.
Regardless of form, wherever you are alien In space, Mondays are just as bad, if not worse, than they are in our world.
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