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Predator (character)
The Predators are an enponymous extraterrestrial species characterized by their ritualistic trophy hunting of other lifeforms. Initially conceived by screenwriters Jim and John Thomas and designed by special effects artist Stan Winston, the species made its first appearance as the villain in the 1987 science fiction action film ''Predator (film), Predator'', directed by John McTiernan. Depicted as large, Wisdom#Sapience, sapient and Sentience, sentient humanoid beings equipped with advanced technology such as active camouflage, directed-energy weapons, and interstellar travel, interstellar spacecraft, they became emblematic Horror film, horror villains of the late 20th century, blending the tropes of Slasher film, slasher villains with elements of alien invasion and Military science fiction, militaristic Survival film, survival narratives. The success of ''Predator'' led to the establishment of the broader Predator (franchise), ''Predator'' franchise. This includes several direc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Predator (franchise)
''Predator'' is an American science fiction film, science fiction action film, action Anthology series#Film, anthology media franchise primarily centered on encounters between humans and a fictional species of Extraterrestrial life, extraterrestrial Trophy hunting, trophy hunters known as the Predator (fictional species), Predators. Produced and distributed by 20th Century Studios, the series was initially conceived by screenwriters Jim and John Thomas. The series began with the film ''Predator (film), Predator'' (1987), directed by John McTiernan, and was followed by several sequels—''Predator 2'' (1990), ''Predators (film), Predators'' (2010), ''The Predator (film), The Predator'' (2018), ''Prey (2022 film), Prey'' (2022), ''Predator: Killer of Killers'' (2025), and ''Predator: Badlands'' (2025)—as well as a range of expanded universe media, including comic books, novels, and video games, including ''Predator: Concrete Jungle'' (2005) and ''Predator: Hunting Grounds'' (202 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |