Predators
Predatorhas aimed its triple laser scope and left behind a blistering impact within the Sci-Fi genre.
The titular hunter has become an iconic symbol within pop-culture due to its foreboding presence and unique appearance.
Predatorhas come a long way from just being an action movie that starred Arnold Schwarzenegger in 1987.
Here are the Top 10 Predator Franchise Moments, Ranked.
It returned to the franchise’s roots by building on its core concept.
This concept being, an intergalactic trapper of men.
An opportunity to build upon that idea presented itself.
Human hunters utilize certain canine breeds to aid in their hunt.
Audiences learned that so do Predators.
Their protruding bone spikes and elongated jaws complimented their ferocious masters.
Predator 2: Alien (Xenomorph) Trophy
A dreaded beast.
A match made in stellar hell.
Aliens and Predators are mainstays within the Sci-Fi genre.
Within the display was a trophy in the form of an Alien skull.
Sadly, this minuscule xenomorph cameo led to better crossover fantasies than the eventual films in 2004 and 2007.
These monstrous warriors bring a variety of personalities to the table.
The Falconer Predator utilizes a mechanical falcon to scope the terrain ahead of the group.
The Tracker Predator handles the Predator Hounds that flush out the prey.
The Berserker Predator leads the trio in game-planning and trophy collecting.
The violence and heat of the conflict attract the Predator to the city of angels.
King Willie’s spiritual prophecy oozes over Harrigan.
His dreaded warning to Harrigan is a chilling one that leaves an impression on the film.
John McTiernan’sPredatortruly showcased what the titular character would be known for.
The Predator’s shoulder-mounted plasma caster follows the Predator’s field of vision for precision blasts.
The Predator’s mask grants it the perk of infrared vision to detect prey.
Its cloaking machine allows it to stalk its prey and prevent exposure.
The double-bladed gauntlet is purposed for close-quarters combat.
A medical kit is carried for post-battle patch-ups.
The technology within the first film is truly crisp and aids in the storytelling.
The Predator is a well-equipped hunter literally and figuratively.
2010’sPredatorsknew that all too well.
Hence the return of the original Predator design from 1987.
Not to worry it wasn’t the floppy suited lobster version worn by Jean-Claude Van Damme.
No, this design was similar to the Predator that Kevin Peter Hall first helmed againstArnold Schwarzenegger.
Predator 2: Harrigan Vs.
The City Hunter
With the absence of Arnold Schwarzenegger in the sequel,Predator 2had immense challenges.
It managed to conserve the amounts of action that the first film was known for.
The city setting contrasted that of its predecessor’s jungle environment.
This provided some variety to the action set pieces.
As stated before, the city setting brought upon action scene variety.
Predator: Eyes Of The Demon
One of the aspects of the Predator is its hunting habits.
The cloaking rig makes it an intimidating creature that induces fear into its prey.
The entire platoon unleashes a bullet shower into the forest in which the Predator has enveloped itself in.
Their descent into madness and the meat grinder continues.
Predator: “What The Hell Are You?”
In the 1980s, Arnold Schwarzenegger was at the peak of his action-hero film career.
Once Dutch overcomes the Predator, he questions it, “What the hell are you?”
To which the Predator responds, “What the hell are you?”
This establishes the notion that Dutch is the true predator.
Predator: The Butcher’s Unmasking
A franchise is only as good as its face.
The Predator definitely has a face.
The gradual build-up of tension and curiosity towards the Predator in the first film is nearly perfect.
Throughout the film, audiences are shown just enough of the titular character to instill fear.
Stalking point of view shots, optic camouflage and ultimately a mask swell up a mystery.
All this culminates to a massive reveal.
Once Dutch is seen as a worthy opponent, the Predator discards its weapons for a hand-to-hand showdown.
This arsenal shedding includes the Predator’s mask.
And yes, the Predator is truly one ugly mother.
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