About Predator

Predator is an iconic science fiction movie released in 1987. It was directed by John McTiernan. The movie's plot revolves around a team of special force ops, led by a tough but fair soldier, Major "Dutch" Schaefer, who are ordered to assist CIA man, George Dillon, on a rescue mission for potential survivors of a Helicopter downed over remote South American jungle. Not long after they land, Dutch and his team discover that they have been sent in under false pretenses. This deception turns out to be the least of their worries though, when they find themselves being methodically hunted by something not of this world.

Making / Production

The film was made under a budget of $15 million and impressively raked in about $98.3 million at the box office. It became one of the highest grossing films of 1987. The film was shot on location in the dense jungles of Mexico, which added an authentic feel to the story. The famous Predator creature was designed by Stan Winston, a renowned special effects artist.

Actors

• Arnold Schwarzenegger as Major Dutch Schaefer - Arnold gave a thrilling performance as the tough, battle-hardened leader who is forced to fight for survival against the alien creature.
• Carl Weathers as George Dillon - Weathers played the character of an old military comrade of Dutch, who leads the team into the jungle with hidden motives.
• Kevin Peter Hall as The Predator - The late Kevin Peter Hall brought the terrifying creature to life, using his imposing height and physique to great effect.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The distinctive sound the Predator makes was created by Peter Cullen.
• Jean Claude Van Damme was originally cast as the Predator but was replaced due to various issues.
• The infrared vision the Predator sees through was particularly challenging for the film crew to create.

Awards

Predator was nominated for an Oscar for Best Visual Effects. It additionally won the Saturn Award for Best Writing and was nominated for Best Science Fiction Film and Best Special Effects.

Quotes

• "Get to the chopper!" - Dutch
• "If it bleeds, we can kill it." - Dutch
• "You're one ugly motherf****r." - Dutch

Music,Soundtrack

• The score for Predator was composed by Alan Silvestri, who was also responsible for the music of Back to the Future.
• The music is known for its jungle, military-type rhythm and is iconic to the Predator franchise.