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Killer of Killers: How to Build the Predator Universe

Do you remember the Expanded Universe? I’m old enough to remember there were two types of Star Wars fans back in the day: Those who only championed the Original Trilogy and those with way too much time on their hands… Continue Reading →

Blades, Honor and Plasma Cannons: Killer of Killers Finds New Predator Prey

Back when cable TV was still king and streaming wasn’t a household verb, I loved tuning into Deadliest Warrior. There was just something wildly entertaining about watching history’s most feared fighters — ninjas, samurais, Vikings, Spetsnaz, you name it —… Continue Reading →

June 6, 2025

Predator Gets a Prequel in Prey

I loved the original Predator film. While the sequels of the monster movie franchise did not really work for me, the original was the kind of action/horror film that I absolutely loved. You have this alien killing machine, complete with… Continue Reading →

August 4, 2022

Should Dan Trachtenberg Fix the Predator Franchise?

Per Matt After 20th Century Fox released six films — each one with seemingly decreasing results — is the Predator franchise dead on arrival? Can 10 Cloverfield Lane director Dan Trachtenberg rejuvenate the interest of genre fans everywhere with yet… Continue Reading →

November 23, 2020

J.J. Abrams is a Master Manipulator

Per Matt Whether it’s his coy marketing campaigns, secretive storyline revelations or rebooting of classic sci-fi franchises, J.J. Abrams has made a lasting impact in a relatively short amount of time as a powerful Hollywood producer and director for many… Continue Reading →

March 11, 2016

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Killer of Killers: How to Build the Predator Universe

Should Dan Trachtenberg Fix the Predator Franchise?