Alien: Out of the Shadows

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As a child, Chris Hooper dreamed of monsters. But in deep space, he found only darkness and isolation. Then, on planet LV178, he and his fellow miners discovered a storm-scoured, sand-blasted hell - and trimonite, the hardest material known to man.

When a shuttle crashes into the mining ship Marion, the miners learn that there was more than trimonite deep in the caverns. There was evil, hibernating and waiting for suitable prey. Hoop and his associates uncover a nest of Xenomorphs, and hell takes on a new meaning. Quickly they discover that their only hope lies with the unlikeliest of saviors... .

... .Ellen Ripley, the last human survivor of the salvage ship Nostromo.

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Tim LebbonDirk MaggsRutger HauerCorey JohnsonMatthew LewisKathryn DrysdaleLaurel LefkowAndrea DeckMac McDonaldAudible OriginalsAlien

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Our favorite moments from Alien: Out of the Shadows

Alien: Out of the Shadows
By:Tim Lebbon, Dirk Maggs
Narrated by:Rutger Hauer, Corey Johnson, Matthew Lewis, and others

An unexpected visitor approaches.

Alien: Out of the Shadows
By:Tim Lebbon, Dirk Maggs
Narrated by:Rutger Hauer, Corey Johnson, Matthew Lewis, and others

So Ripley...what happened to you?

Alien: Out of the Shadows
By:Tim Lebbon, Dirk Maggs
Narrated by:Rutger Hauer, Corey Johnson, Matthew Lewis, and others

Ripley lashes out at Hoop.

Alien: Out of the Shadows
An unexpected visitor approaches.

Alien: Out of the Shadows
So Ripley...what happened to you?

Alien: Out of the Shadows
Ripley lashes out at Hoop.

Dirk Maggs

Tim Lebbon

About the Creator

Dirk Maggs is an innovator in the world of radio and audio production. A prolific writer and director, he is known for his cinematic approach to audio, utilizing scripts and fine-tuned sound effects layered with music to create a near visual effect. Maggs has previously worked on BBC Radio adaptations of The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy and Dirk Gently’s Holistic Detective Agency. He also excels at adapting graphic novels for radio. His award-winning credits include Judge Dredd, Superman Lives, and Batman: Knightfall. At Audible, Maggs has proven to be a breakout star, directing the groundbreaking original Alien series and adapting The X-Files: Cold Cases and The X-Files: Stolen Lives.

About the Creator

Tim Lebbon has made a career out of writing spine-chilling horror and dark fantasy stories. He released his first novel, Mesmer, in 1997 and has since published dozens of other titles in the genre. A UK native, he has won four British Fantasy Awards and a Bram Stoker Award for his 2002 story Reconstructing Amy. Lebbon’s work has also been adapted for the big screen; his novel The Silence was made into a 2018 film directed by John R. Leonetti, starring Stanley Tucci and Miranda Otto. He has written several novels rooted in legendary sci-fi franchises, including a Star Wars novel entitled Into the Void, Alien vs. Predator: Armageddon, and Alien: Out of the Shadows, the source material for this audio production.

Rutger Hauer

Matthew Lewis

Kathryn Drysdale

About the Performer

Rutger Hauer is internationally known for his portrayal of characters ranging from the menacing to the romantic. A Dutch actor, he rose to fame in the United States as Roy Batty, the surprisingly sympathetic antagonist in 1982’s Blade Runner. He went on to star in audience-adored hits such as Batman Begins, Sin City, Ladyhawke, and The Hitcher. On the small screen, he has lent his talents to shows including The Last Kingdom, Alias, Smallville, True Blood, and Wilfred, and won a Golden Globe for his work on the made-for-television film Escape from Sobibor. In addition to his acting, Hauer is a noted activist, a fervent environmentalist, and the founder of the Rutger Hauer Starfish Association, an AIDS advocacy non-profit. His foreboding performance in Alien: Out of the Shadows marks his first venture into audiobooks.

About the Performer

The voice of Matthew Lewis will be familiar to Harry Potter fans; his endearing portrayal of the lovably unlucky Neville Longbottom in the eight-film series won the hearts of audiences globally. Beyond the world of witchcraft and wizardry, Lewis boasts an impressive repertoire. He went on to star in lauded British television dramas, including The Syndicate, Ripper Street, and Girlfriends, as well as big screen hits such as Me Before You and Terminal. He has also been featured in several stage performances, ranging from Agatha Christie’s Verdict to the 2012 revival of the dark, incisive Our Boys. Lewis makes his audio debut with Alien: Out of the Shadows.

About the Performer

Kathryn Drysdale is an English actress who has appeared in film, television, and theater. Her most notable performances include the portrayal of heiress Rhoda Swartz in the 2004 adaptation of Vanity Fair and her turn as the brash Taylor in the beloved British comedy St. Trinian’s. Her television work ranges from sci-fi favorite Doctor Who to tongue-in-cheek royal comedy The Windsors. Her stage credits include performances in the Royal Shakespeare Company’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream (2008) and the West End revival of The Ruling Class opposite James McAvoy. Known for her narrations of acclaimed YA novels such as Fractured, Shattered, and Contagion, her bright and energetic voice shimmers in Alien: Out of the Shadows.

A gripping sci-fi original guaranteed to make your skin crawl.

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This is a high level dramatization with excellent sound design. The hairs on the back of my neck were raised every time there was a *scuttling* in the ducts or a *crump* of the alien banging on the door. The dramatic musical score made this seem like a film. Top notch voice actor did an excellent impression of Ellen Ripley. Rutger Hauer in anything is amazing. The perfect balance of space horror and space action.