1 !!better!! — Predator

Unlike later versions (Predator 2's City Hunter or The Predator 's "Upgrade"), the design is lean, dark, and utilitarian. It is not armored like a tank; it relies on stealth. The iconic "clicking" sound (created by rubbing fishing line over a wet sponge) is still one of the most recognizable creature voices in horror.

"Codename: Predator 1. Threat Level: Omega. Origin: Unknown. Extra-terrestrial confirmed. Physiology: Bipedal, reptilian-mammalian hybrid. Height: 7+ feet. Armor: Heat-resistant alloy. Weapons: Plasma caster, wrist blades, spear, net launcher. Behavior: Stalks warm-blooded targets. Invisible to thermal and visual detection via active camouflage. Collects trophies from its kills. Tactical Advice: Do not engage alone. Do not run in a straight line. Do not underestimate its intelligence. You are not hunting it. It is already hunting you." Predator 1

Predator lures the audience into this exact comfort zone. We are introduced to Major Alan "Dutch" Schaefer (Arnold Schwarzenegger) and his elite rescue team. They are the best of the best. The casting is a who’s-who of 80s testosterone: Carl Weathers as Dillon, Jesse Ventura as Blain, and Sonny Landham as Billy. They are massive, armed to the teeth, and overflowing with bravado. Unlike later versions (Predator 2's City Hunter or

The suit, worn by the 7'2" Kevin Peter Hall, still looks more tangible and menacing than many modern CGI creations. "Codename: Predator 1

Let’s be honest: the sequels have been a mixed bag.

A: It is a horror movie disguised as an action movie. John McTiernan famously called it a "creature feature" set inside a war film.