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Predator
1987 107 min United States of America R 18+
★7.6
Science Fiction, Action, Adventure, Thriller
Director: John McTiernan
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Description
A team of elite commandos on a secret mission in a Central American jungle come to find themselves hunted by an extraterrestrial warrior.
Budget:
$15M
US Gross:
$59.74M
Worldwide:
$98.27M
Starring
Arnold Schwarzenegger
Actor
Carl Weathers
Actor
Kevin Peter Hall
Actor
Awards
Saturn Awards 1988
— Best Original Score
Saturn Awards 1988
— Best Actor
Saturn Awards 1988
— Best Science Fiction Film
Saturn Awards 1988
— Best Original Score
Academy Awards 1988
— Best Visual Effects
Key opinion
Predator is widely regarded as a quintessential 80s action-horror classic that excels through its suspenseful atmosphere and iconic creature design. While some viewers criticize the slow-paced first act and thin narrative, it remains a celebrated genre benchmark for its physical practical effects and charismatic ensemble cast.
| Production | The practical creature design and gore effects remain iconic and impactful staples of the genre. | |
| Acting | Schwarzenegger and the supporting ensemble provide a physically imposing and memorable cast that elevates the standard action tropes. | |
| Direction | McTiernan’s direction effectively builds dread by utilizing the jungle setting and thermal-vision optics to create a claustrophobic cat-and-mouse hunt. | |
| Pacing | The pacing divides audiences, with some appreciating the deliberate tension-building, while others find the heavy focus on the covert operation prologue to be slow or disconnected. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay is praised for its sharp dialogue and effective genre blend, though critics note it lacks deep narrative complexity. |