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1987 · 107 min · R

Predator

Directed by John McTiernan · Science Fiction, Action, Adventure, Thriller

Predator (1987) is a Science Fiction film, directed by John McTiernan set in Central America during the 1980s. It runs 107 minutes and is rated R.

A creature feature and survival, with a tense and bleak tone. Themes of survival run throughout.

Composer
Alan Silvestri
Cinematography
Donald McAlpine
Cast
Arnold SchwarzeneggerCarl WeathersKevin Peter HallElpidia CarrilloBill DukeJesse VenturaSonny LandhamRichard Chaves

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Central America
Setting
Wilderness
When
1980s

Premise & themes

Premise
Creature FeatureSurvival
Themes
Survival
Tone
TenseBleak

Shape

Protagonist
EnsembleSolo Lead
Pacing
Propulsive
Based on
Pure Fiction

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