Is Prometheus a Prequel to Alien?
The Mystery of Prometheus and Alien
Hollywood has been abuzz with the latest installment of the Alien franchise, Prometheus, and the question on everyone’s mind: is it a prequel to the iconic sci-fi horror film Alien? The answer lies in the intricate web of cinematic connections between the two movies. In this article, we will delve into the complexities of the Prometheus and Alien universe, exploring the films’ shared DNA and identifying the intriguing connections between the two.
The Connection: A Clue in the Picture
One of the primary sources of confusion regarding the connection between Prometheus and Alien lies in the fact that Prometheus takes place in the distant past, specifically in the 22nd century, while Alien is set in the 20th century. However, a crucial plot point in the Alien franchise serves as a starting point for understanding the connection between the two films.
The Margulis Connection
In the 1979 film Aliens, a group of scientists travel back in time to the 21st century to repair a malfunctioning spaceship, while the "Weyland Yutani Corporation" has founded a research center on Earth. One of the key figures in the study of a prebiotic organism in this time period is Dr. William J. Margulis, a microbiologist who has a significant influence on the 22nd-century society. This connection provides a crucial link between the 20th-century timeline and the 22nd-century world of Prometheus.
Erebus and The Hollow Earth
As we explore the connection between the two films, we also uncover hints of a prequel set in the 22nd century. In the same 1979 film, Aliens, a subterranean spacecraft, known as Erebus, is depicted. This vessel is further explored in Prometheus, where the crew of the Nostromo spaceship discovers a surface-dwelling alien species, the Engineers. Both the 1979 film and Prometheus draw inspiration from the