Shane Blackmay have started his journey in thePredatorfranchise as the wise-cracking mercenary Hawkins on screen and as a punch-up writer on the script behind the scenes, but he makes franchise directorial debut withThe Predator. Now on Blu-ray, the latest installment in the long-running movie series kicks things up a notch by introducing an all-new Predator into the mix while paying homage to the lore established so far. In this movie, the most lethal hunters in the universe are stronger, smarter and deadlier than ever before, so it’s up a ragtag crew of ex-soldiers and an evolutionary biology professor to prevent the end of the human race.
If you missedThe Predatorwhile it was in theaters, now’s a great time to give it a rental at the very least, just to experience it for yourself. It’s a completely crazy ride that deviates quite a bit from the super-serious nature of its predecessors (or is that Predacessors?), and it’s certainly in keeping with Black’s particular quirks and vision. I’m happy to say that, while the feature itself may divide fans, the Blu-ray release does not skimp on the bonus features. Most of them have the cast and crew reflecting on the franchise itself or their experience during this production, but one especially good featurette focuses on the incredible artistry involved in creating the Predators: The make-up, costuming, animatronics, and prop departments are all given a chance to show off, thoughBrian Alexander Princeis the real hero of the Blu-ray since he subjected all 6'10" of his frame to the whims of the director and the many talented artisans who helped to bring the Predators to life.
Check out our breakdown of the Blu-ray’s special features below to learn more.
The PredatorDigital, 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray & DVD Special Features:
Deleted Scenes
A Touch of Black(10 minutes) –
Predator Evolution(~20 minutes)
The Takedown Team(~16 minutes)
Predator Catch-Up(10 minutes )
