It’s been a little more than two years since we last checked in with the dread-locked beasties known as Predators, and a good 20 years since one of them turned up in anything resembling a good movie. (We’re talking about 1990′s underrated Predator 2.) But the alien killing machines that display human spinal chords like trophies are back thanks to producer Robert Rodriguez — a man whose horror bona fides are unimpeachable.
In the brand-new making-of/behind-the-scenes/teaser reel for Predators, Rodriguez explains why now is the time to rescue these man-killing masters of mayhem from their woeful Alien-battling spin-off flicks and put them back on center stage with the help of director Nimród Antal (2007′s decent thriller Vacancy) and a cast that includes Adrien Brody and Laurence Fishburne, who are on hand to lead a posse of mercenaries on a far-off planet where they become the prey. Or, as Rodriguez explains, “This planet is a game preserve and we’re the game.” Sounds pretty sweet, right? Well, we have some very fond memories of the 1987 Ah-nuld original and, like we said, the first sequel, too. But let’s be honest: Rodriguez is going to have to really come through on this thing to erase all the damage that’s been done in the name of the Predator race since then. Personally, we have our fingers crossed. Predators hits theaters in July. Take a look at the teaser and tell us what you think…
WOW. i really like this! i don’t think this is going to be bad at all!
I didn’t realize I was totally lame for kinda liking Alien Vs. Predator. It made me want Predator to be my boyfriend.
Walton Goggins too, awesome.
Predator is one of my all time fav flicks, and I really enjoyed Predator 2. The first AVP was fine for what it was supposed to be. It could have been better, but I enjoyed it. The second AVP stunk something fierce. I’m hoping this one gets back to the roots of the first film and turns out to be the thrill ride it could be.
When I saw, “Check out the teaser for ‘Predators’” I fully expected to see footage of Popwatch staff huddled around a computer circa summer 2009 and trying to decide which picture best showed off Taylor Lautner’s biceps…I guess this is cool too.
I know they’re supposed to be on another planet, but I think it’s probably smart to try to replicate the jungle setting of the original. I’m also interested to see how well Adrian Brody does as an action hero since I haven’t really seen him take down anything tougher than Halle Berry.
How about a giant Gorilla and several dinos and insects in King Kong?I know he didn’t “take down” Kong but you know, he survived him.
An alien who hunts dangerous game just for the sport of it…
Whoever thought of that is a genius!
Why didn’t Rodriguez get off his butt and direct this?
I’m in. I love a good fun popcorn action movie. But, if they kill off Topher Grace I’m going to be so pissed.