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The panel begins with a sobering look at the Alien franchise's foundational elements. The original Alien, praised for its suspenseful storytelling and iconic creature design by HR Giger, is contrasted with the new series. They lament how Alien Earth seems to have forgotten the core of what made the original films chilling — namely, the creature's stealth and intelligent predatory behavior. Instead, the new xenomorphs look goofy, CGI-fueled, and lack the menace that LAID the franchise’s foundation.