Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem is a science fiction horror film directed by the Brothers Strause (Colin and Greg Strause), and it is the sequel to the 2004 film Alien vs. Predator. The movie is a crossover between the Alien and Predator franchises, continuing the battle between the two extraterrestrial species, with humans caught in the middle.
The story begins immediately after the events of the first film. A Predator ship, carrying the deadly Alien creatures known as Xenomorphs, crashes in a small, secluded town in Colorado. As the survivors of the crash struggle to contain the threat, a new hybrid creature, known as a Predalien, emerges—a terrifying combination of a Predator and an Alien, which causes even more chaos and destruction.
The film follows a group of humans who are forced to contend with the growing threat of both the Predators and the Xenomorphs as they wage war on each other, with the unsuspecting town becoming ground zero for the ultimate showdown. Amid the carnage, a small group of survivors, including a local military man named Dallas (Steven Pasquale), and his brother, Ricky (Johnny Lewis), must fight to stay alive while the two alien species fight for dominance.
Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem is darker and grittier than its predecessor, with a focus on blood, gore, and intense horror elements. The film is set in a more confined environment, taking place mostly within a small town, which allows for a more intense, claustrophobic atmosphere. Unlike the more action-oriented tone of the first film, Requiem leans heavily into the horror genre, emphasizing suspense, violence, and terror as the Xenomorphs and Predators engage in brutal combat.
The movie features the return of the Predators, showcasing their advanced technology and hunting prowess, but it also expands on the Alien franchise by introducing the terrifying Predalien creature, which brings a new level of menace. The film’s visual style is darker, with the action scenes often taking place in dimly lit environments, enhancing the sense of danger and fear.
While Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem was criticized by some for its uneven pacing and character development, it was generally appreciated by fans of both franchises for delivering the action and horror they expected from a crossover. The film is a bloody, intense spectacle that pits two of cinema’s most iconic alien species against each other, with humans caught in the middle of their deadly conflict.
