More than 30 years after the birth of "Predator", how was the monster that is still enthusiastically supported even now created?

Monster personalities that develop and deepen in the “Predator” series

In "Predator," there was a scene where the main character, Dutch, enters the Predator's spaceship and encounters a human taxidermy, but it was not filmed in the end. However, this idea was realized in the next film, " Predator 2 " (1990). At the end of the film, the main character, a detective (Danny Glover), gets lost inside the spaceship, where he discovers an object made of bones of many strange creatures, including humans. There are even bones from the " Alien " on display. It is said that it was just a joke by the art director, but this caused a stir among fans, and comics and The Game featuring Alien fighting Predator were released, leading to the later film " Alien vs. Predator ." This expansion of the "Predator" universe will further develop and deepen the appeal of the Predator monster.

The Predator series, including the latest film released in September this year, consists of six films: Predator(1987), Predator 2 (1990), Alien vs. Predator(2004), AVP2: Aliens vs. Predator (2006), Predators (2010), and The Predator (2018). Each film adds a new setting to the Predator, and its ecology and culture are explored in depth. In 2, we learn that the Predator has a preference for beef, and many new weapons are introduced. Furthermore, at the end, several Predator with different designs appear, showing that their masks and equipment are also unique. In Alien vs. Predator, the culture of Predator hunting Alien as a rite of passage (and even having ancient humans build pyramids) is depicted, and in AVP2, a heavily armed Predator called The Cleaner appears, making fans jump for joy. It has become a given that a Predator with new characteristics will appear in each film, and fans go to the theater to see what kind of Predator they will meet next. This individuality, which continues to develop and deepen, may be the biggest factor supporting the appeal of Predator.

Martin Hoist, who designed the new Predator for the latest film, "The Predator ," released in September, said that he paid respect to the design and personality of the original Predator created by Stan Winston, but evolved it rather than making unnecessary changes.

The Predator, a monster with a unique personality, is loved not only by fans but also by filmmakers, and must be the driving force behind the creation of new works.

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"Predator" Blu-ray, audio commentary by director John McTiernan

Text: Tetsuya Inagaki

TV director. My personal goal is to realize a documentary project that depicts the obsessions of manga and movie creators. Programs he has directed in the past include ``Gekiga The Godfather : The Man Who Revolutionized Manga'' (WOWOW) and ``Takeshi's Birth: Master of Oira and Asakusa'' (NHK). Currently, he is planning a documentary about a famous manga artist.

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*Information as of September 2018 article publication.