Shane O'Mara

Shane O'Mara

parasite, predator, hive: thinking with acid blood

cognitive architecture of the xenomorph

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Shane O'Mara
Oct 16, 2025
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The xenomorph has been on screen for nearly half a century, and the films that introduced it remain cinematic and cultural milestones: Alien (1979) is a masterpiece of claustrophobic horror; Aliens (…

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