The Rewatchables ‘Predator’ With Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, Shea Serrano, and Kyle Brandt
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Apr 26, 2021 
Arnold Schwarzenegger, Carl Weathers, and Bill Duke join the hosts to discuss the 1987 action classic 'Predator'. They talk about the movie's impact, Arnold's political career paralleling his character, Carl Weathers' iconic roles, and rewatchable scenes. They also analyze the character of Mac and discuss the uncertainty and repetition throughout the episode. Don't miss the discussion on the plot, characters, and action sequences of 'Predator', as well as the influence of action movies set in the jungle.
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Simple Premise, Huge Rewatchability
- Predator succeeds by combining a simple, primal premise with an ensemble of distinct macho characters.
- That simplicity makes it instantly rewatchable and emotionally direct.
Less Is Scarier: The Reveal Strategy
- The Predator's late reveal follows a Jaws-like strategy that preserves fear through absence.
- Kevin Peter Hall's tall, practical costume gives the creature intimidating presence even today.
From A Joke To A Blockbuster
- Writers Jim and John Thomas wrote Predator after hearing a joke about Rocky IV fighting an alien.
- They developed the idea into a script that eventually cast Arnold Schwarzenegger and became a hit.