Predator 2
Urban cop battles extraterrestrial hunter in LA
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About Predator 2
Released: 1990
Platform: Hulu
Rating: R
Run time: 1h 48m
Cast
Danny Glover, Gary Busey, Ruben Blades, Maria Conchita Alonso, Bill Paxton
About Predator 2
"Predator 2" is an American science fiction action film released in 1990. Set in inner city Los Angeles, the plot revolves around an extra-terrestrial hunter called 'Predator'. The city, rife with gang violence, becomes a hunting ground for the Predator, drawn by the heat and conflict. LAPD officer Lieutenant Michael Harrigan comes face to face with the gruesome reality of the Predator and makes it his mission to bring it down. The thrilling culmination of man vs. alien showcases elements of horror, suspense and gripping action.
Making / Production
'Predator 2' is directed by Stephen Hopkins and written by characters Jim Thomas and John Thomas. The movie was produced by Lawrence Gordon, Joel Silver, and John Davis and had extensive use of impressive special effects and intriguing makeup techniques to depict the Predator, setting the standard for sci-fi movies in the future.
Actors
- Danny Glover - Playing the role of Lieutenant Michael Harrigan, Danny delivers a strong performance as the tenacious and determined LAPD officer
- Rubén Blades - Playing the character of Danny Archuleta, Rubén provides a touching depiction of Harrigan's partner and friend
- Maria Conchita Alonso - In the role of Leona Cantrell, Maria portrays a fearless snazzy cop, adding a fierce female perspective to the narrative
- Bill Paxton - Playing the character of Jerry Lambert, Paxton is the light-hearted element in the team, full of bravado and humour.
Trivia / Interesting Facts
- The movie's tagline was "Silent. Invisible. Invincible. He's in town with a few days to kill."
- Predator 2 was not as successful as the original movie 'Predator' but has since gathered a cult following
- It was the feature debut of Elpidia Carrillo, who later became a major star in Latin America.
Quotes
- "It's all right, I'm a cop!" - Lieutenant Michael Harrigan
- "You don't know what you're dealing with..." - Peter Keyes
- "We're gonna trap 'im on da street, and we're gonna whomp 'im!" - Jerry Lambert
Music / Soundtrack
- The film's score was composed by Alan Silvestri, who used a mix of suspenseful tones, and urban beats to match the setting of inner city Los Angeles
- The theme song "War" by British band "Sigue Sigue Sputnik" adds an intense vibe to the movie
About Predator 2
In Predator 2, an alien hunter stalks the gang-riddled streets of Los Angeles, hunted by a determined cop.
