11 Action-Horror Movies To Get Your Blood Pumping
6. Predator (1987)
On the commentary for the film, director John McTiernan claimed the film was originally pitched as 'Rocky meets Alien', but his vision was actually more like King Kong, a bunch of guys on an island, going deeper and deeper until the realise what they are chasing is far superior. The final product introduces us to a devastatingly powerful alien with highly sophisticated technology, showcasing Arnie at his best, alongside a group of the military's elite warriors.
We should be thankful that during production they decided to change the alien design, otherwise we could have been given a half-fly, half-skeleton predator played by Jean-Claude Van Damme Filmed entirely in the humid jungles of Mexico, the setting is exemplary, and plays a huge role itself in the film, especially in the third act.
In the end, what we're left with is a staple of the horror genre and the action genre. No sequel, shared world movie, or reboot has even come close. Unlucky Shane Black, better luck next time.