Alien: Covenant - Prologue: The Crossing
The Crossing, an official prologue short to Alien: Covenant, reveals what happened to crew members Dr. Elizabeth Shaw and the synthetic David after the events of Prometheus. Set aboard an abandoned Engineer vessel, Dr. Shaw repairs David as they continue their search for humanity’s creators.
Why it matters
A tense bridge between Prometheus and Alien: Covenant that deepens the mythology with haunting atmosphere and character focus.
- Expands Elizabeth Shaw and David’s arc, giving fans much-needed insight into their eerie alliance post-Prometheus.
- Claustrophobic, almost silent setting aboard the derelict Engineer ship heightens dread without relying on jump scares.
- Practical set design and subtle effects evoke classic Alien franchise mood while teasing cosmic horror themes.
- Essential for completionists hungry for the connective tissue in Ridley Scott’s increasingly labyrinthine prequel saga.
Director
3 horror films in catalog
Cast
Horror DNA
Gore
28
Slow Burn
50
Psychological
29
Supernatural
0
Creature
36
Disturbing
50
Fun Factor
0
Cerebral
43
Survival
50
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