Predator 1 -

From the House of Ideas: 'Predator #1' Ain't Got Time to Bleed

The ensemble cast is known for its "macho" energy and legendary one-liners. Predator (1987) - Full cast & crew - IMDb

On the surface, plays like a standard commando movie. Major "Dutch" Schaefer (Schwarzenegger) leads an elite paramilitary rescue team into a guerrilla-held jungle to find missing cabinet members. The team is stacked with archetypes: the heavy gunner (Blain), the wise-cracking radio operator (Dillon), the silent tracker (Billy).

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So, load your minigun, smear mud on your face, and listen for that clicking sound. Because somewhere in the trees, a red dot is dancing on your chest.

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

Except, it isn't. This is where Predator 1 reveals its true nature.