The Facehugger made its grand debut in "Alien," popping out of an egg like a surprise no one wants. Picture a crab that skipped leg day but decided to go all-in on the tail, latching onto your face and giving your airway a warm, fuzzy hug. Once it’s all snuggled in, it implants a Xenomorph embryo, which is basically the worst gift you could ever receive.
And if you think Facehuggers are just lazy couch potatoes, think again! In the Alien franchise, they show off their sprinting skills, chasing down victims like they’re late for a dinner reservation. These little guys are equal opportunity host-claimers, targeting humans, Predators, animals, and even Space Marines.
Once they set their sights on you, they're more relentless than a toddler in a candy store. And just like their bigger Xenomorph relatives, Facehuggers sport acidic blood, making it a real pain to get them off once they’ve latched on. So, if you ever encounter one, RUN!
