Aliens vs Predator: Requiem

An extraterrestrial crash wrecks havoc on a quiet Colorado town, unleashing a swarm of deadly aliens that stalk the streets by night. As frantic residents try to shelter in place, the alien brood spreads through homes and sewers, turning everyday neighborhoods into a raw survival arena. A ruthless PredAlien threat emerges, and a lone Predator arrives to clean up the infestation, hunting both human witnesses and the alien invaders. What follows is a relentless, high tempo clash of hunter and hive, with brutal encounters, claustrophobic corridors, and explosive confrontations that push the body count high and keep danger around every corner. The tension rarely relents as the body count climbs and loyalties fray.

Directed by Colin and Greg Strause, Aliens vs Predator: Requiem was released in 2007 by 20th Century Fox. It continues the cross franchise concept built on the Alien and Predator worlds originally created by Dan O'Bannon and Ronald Shusett. The Strause brothers bring a leaner, effects driven style and an urban setting that heightens claustrophobic intensity.

The film performed modestly at the box office, appealing to franchise fans with its fast paced violence while drawing mixed responses from mainstream audiences. Its release coincided with the Halloween season, drawing a dedicated niche audience.

As a direct sequel in a crossover franchise, Requiem reinforced the idea that crossovers can deliver high intensity spectacle even with limited character development. It introduced urban setting aesthetics and new creature designs that persisted in fan discussions and later references. Its rough edges gave it a cult reputation.

Critical reception leaned toward the negative end, with critics noting the film's relentless pace and thin character work. Yet some appreciated the brutal, unvarnished action and the claustrophobic urban mood that heightens danger at every turn. Themes of invasion and survival echo through the town's fractured loyalties.