A classic genre mash-up

Rating: 8/10 (20 April 2020)

Predator is a great example of high concept cinema: a film where the premise can be summed up in one sentence. In Predator's case the sentence would be 'a team of special forces soldiers get hunted by an alien.'
Predator was a great hybrid of action, sci-fi, and horror. It was a violent film, even by '80s standards with bodies being hung and skinned. The characters were tough, smart, and resourceful as they combat a creature with advanced weapons. This makes the action and horror more impactful than just being a slasher.
Predator has a simple plot that was elevated by the characters and the action. It hardly surprising considering the cast is made up of some larger than life performers (i.e. Schwarzenegger, Weathers, and Duke) and directed by John McTiernan, one of the best action directors from the 80s and 90s.
It's a macho film that has stood the test of time and stands as one of Arnie's best.