H.R. Giger
publication date: Monday, January 21, 2002 (part of Round XV)
category: 
Art
clue: The darkest seed in this artist's mind came from an alien species.
explanation: Giger was an artist known for his gruesome depictions of alien-like beings. His work was featured in the computer game "Dark Seed" ("darkest seed") and the films "Alien" and "Species." more…
solved by: Matthew Preston, Denise Sawicki, Dave Mitzman, and Aaron Fischer
trivia: The image was a mild clue, stretching the proportions of Giger's face until he looked like one of his own creations.
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