In this episode of R Rating, we’re diving into The Predator (2018), the modern installment of the legendary Predator franchise. Directed by Shane Black and starring Boyd Holbrook, Olivia Munn, Trevante Rhodes, and Keegan-Michael Key, the film brings the deadly alien hunter back to Earth in a story that mixes high-stakes action, dark humor, and over-the-top sci-fi violence.
We’ll break down the story, characters, action sequences, creature design, and connections to the original Predator films. Does The Predator live up to its iconic legacy, or does it miss the mark? How does it compare to the classics like Predator (1987) and Predator 2 in terms of suspense, fun, and sci-fi thrills?
If you’re a fan of sci-fi action, monster movies, or the Predator series, this episode is for you. Expect an in-depth discussion of the Predator species, the film’s unique upgrades, humor, and chaos, along with our honest verdict on how this entry fits into the franchise.
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Chapters
- (00:00:01) - The Predator
- (00:01:22) - The Predator Review
- (00:02:35) - Peter Finch on The Predator
- (00:04:33) - "The Predator" Review
- (00:06:22) - The Predator Review
- (00:08:49) - The Predator: A Monster Movie
- (00:11:00) - The Ghost of 'Orphan'
- (00:14:40) - Predator: The Parody
- (00:17:26) - Paul Feist on 'The Dark Knight'
- (00:17:50) - Boyd Holbrook In The Dark
- (00:19:29) - Olivia Munn's '
- (00:20:37) - No Love Story In 'The Identical'
- (00:22:42) - Favorite Character In The Predator
- (00:26:53) - The Predator 2 Alien Suit
- (00:30:47) - Jake Busey in The Predator 2
- (00:32:16) - Shane Black On The 'Predator'
- (00:33:50) - "The Predator" Review
- (00:34:29) - The Predator Special Effects
- (00:39:02) - Predator: The Phantom Spear
- (00:39:38) - The Ending Of The Big Predator
- (00:44:01) - The Last Act of The Predator
- (00:46:28) - Sterling K. Brown on 'The Dark Knight'
- (00:47:06) - "The Lead Character in 'This Is Me'
- (00:47:38) - The Predator Movie Review
- (00:51:44) - Best Friends Die In The Predator
- (00:55:46) - The Predator Is Back In The Franchise
- (00:57:44) - The Death of The Predator
- (00:59:37) - The Predator Movie Review
- (01:03:50) - Five Categories For The Predator Review
- (01:04:58) - Predator 2 Review
- (01:06:49) - The Dark Knight
- (01:08:13) - Predator 2 Review
- (01:11:36) - Black Box Score
- (01:12:18) - Thumbs Up for This Terrible Movie
- (01:14:23) - This is the lowest Predator movie so far by a pretty significant margin
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