PREDATOR (1987) | FIRST TIME WATCHING

⚠️ WARNING: BLOOD SPLURTING AND SPLATTERING, SPINAL COLUMNS BEING RIPPED OUT, LOTS OF EXPLOSIVES AND GUNFIRE
Well this motherfricker has been haunting my poor dreams
HAPPY REACTOBER! 🎃 👻 👽 Throughout the month of October, I'll be culturing myself and taking on as many horror film reactions as I can! Welcome to our second installment, where we watched PREDATOR (1987)
Literally had bad dreams about this thing chasing me lol 😂 I wasn't expecting this one to be so scary, but perhaps the fear factor is more so in the terror of the unknown...regardless, I underestimated it!
Stay tuned for many more scares in store! 🖤 🧡
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[@gweedoinaspeedo4560]

As old as this movie is, its still proof that filming on location, real stunts and no cgi draws you in much more to the movie

[@CatherineLaSalle]

Fabulous point! Especially in the jungle setting - there is no FRICKING way they’d be able to replicate that with a green screen these days. As I’ve been going back to watch a lot of these older films, I’ve found that the locations really feel like a character in the film, compared to movies today sadly

[@Wolfe351]

@@CatherineLaSalle also look at the movies which used good models for starships and fighters (Star Wars and Star Trek)compared to the CGI versions used now....the model version of Enterprise in the first 5 Star trek movies and the CGI scanned from the model version used in ST6 CGI has gotten less real looking as studios look to do it cheaper. The first Transformers movie you could believe a giant robot transformed out of a car,truck or Helicopter because they took time to think about how it fit together, in the later movies they no longer cared about it, and there is a distinct feel to the later Transformers movies of watching a computer game as the CGI backgrounds (and the Bots) look fake.. You did not get that feeling in the first 3 movies..... PS The second Predator movie is worth a look too!!

[@jaredmc7982]

The Predator held Billy in highest regards compared to the others, because Billy stayed to face him in melee combat like a warrior, so he took both Billy's skull and spinal column.

[@CatherineLaSalle]

Yuck….well I guess in that case, it was a compliment..😭🤮

[@kristhomas4039]

@@CatherineLaSalle I would really love for you to react to the Rambo movies

[@CatherineLaSalle]

@@kristhomas4039ooooh I’ve never seen those - I have thought about watching them!

[@VladislavBabbitt]

Billy was a very brave man.

[@LostLight2005]

I didn't think of that! And he mimicked his laugh!

[@onemanreactionfaction7636]

The best thing about the Predator's mandible clicking is that it was a voiceover by none other than Optimus Prime himself, Peter Cullen. That makes him even more of a legend.

[@juniorjangles7655]

Yeah dude, totally. I never knew Cullen did the Predator voice till a few years ago. Prolly the creepiest alien sound ever.

[@CatherineLaSalle]

WOOOOAAAAH that is wild!! Yeah that clicking noise is sooooo unique and so chilling!

[@kristhomas4039]

@@CatherineLaSalle great reaction, think you could add the movie Con Air to your list ?

[@jonathanwhitten976]

Rumor has it, Cullen had over stressed his throat before this movie and did the clicking to protect his throat.

[@AndreasE]

@@CatherineLaSalle Peter Cullen demonstrating how the sounds were made: kzbin.info/www/bejne/naHNmXxjmrd4bMU

[@Scyth0r]

'The Demon Who Makes Trophies of Man.' "But why is it doing this!?" Lol.

[@manoz6194]

Why do sports lol?

[@CatherineLaSalle]

LOLOLOL 😂😂😂 I was just so fixated on its motivation the whole time

[@kristhomas4039]

@@CatherineLaSalle I love how you regularly reply and interact with us unlike some other reaction channels. I will defitnitely subscribe to you. I have only one request - please react to the movie Ninja Assassin for your next video

[@CatherineLaSalle]

@@kristhomas4039aw thanks so much Kris!! I admittedly have had some bad slumps where I’ve been very inactive in the comment sections, but I’m trying to remedy that and I’m working on being better about it! Happy to have you here!

[@ProtossWannabe1984]

The operative word is “men”. No woman has ever been made a trophy of in this whole franchise so far

[@TheMajorActual]

Don't know if anyone has mentioned it, but two point: 1) The Predator and its armor was designed by Stan Winston (RIP) over the course of a single flight, when he found out about the problems the crew was having with the suite (Jean-Claude Van Damme was originally the Predator...in an orange, rubber suit), and 2) The guy in the actual Predator suite for the entire film was the actor Kevin Peter Hall (RIP)...who is also the helicopter pilot at the end....

[@entertainmentfan1463]

Glad you're taking my request of Predator. Also to answer your question how Arnold's arm didn't get severed, if you slow the frames down, you'll see the blast actually hit his assault rifle and split it in half. His arm just got damaged from the nearby blast. The Predator in this movie was actually pretty smart and went for people's weapons once they started firing at it.

[@geneticjen9312]

The predator doesn't actually laugh like that the end. You know how he's been playing sound clips and mimicking the other humans with "over here", "anytime" etc? That was Billy's laugh at the end

[@goji8416]

The first part of that laugh was the Predator's own.

[@CatherineLaSalle]

I HAD NO IDEA until I turned on subtitles to see “Billy’s laugh” and I was SHOOK!!

[@kristhomas4039]

@@CatherineLaSalle react to the movie Bloodsport

[@NuclearFridge1]

The predator was sampling human voices and using them as "duck calls" just like a human hunter would. I imagine Jim Hopper and his team were treated the same way

[@RetroRobotRadio]

The Predator imitates the speech like a parrot

[@william_santiago]

As for a brief synopsis of the Yautja (the community name for the Predator species). They seem to be a species who venerates hunting. The more dangerous the prey, the more prestigious the trophy. To even qualify as viable prey, it HAS to be a predator in its ecosystem. Humans, being the ultimate predators on planet Earth, is the preferred prey of the Yautja who visit Earth (though not the SOLE prey species. They will go after any predator that can give them a challenge). This is why the Xenomorph is one of the species that the Yautja want to hunt elsewhere. The movie "Predators" will give more insight, but also cause a great many more questions. I would imagine that, similar to humans, the Yautja aren't unified and animosity can flare between members and cultures.

[@CatherineLaSalle]

Wait…their species has a NAME?!? Holy smokes, I had no idea..that’s great to know!! Thanks for sharing all this, definitely explains why it was avidly hunting this group in particular! They were the best of the best!

[@kristhomas4039]

@@CatherineLaSalle try to react to the movie The Crow, I have a feeling you will like it

[@davidhasselblad3825]

Dude that was an amazing introduction to the yautja species. Well done.

[@D-Tenebros]

When released, they kept a tight lid on the Predator's appearance; everybody walked into the theaters having no idea what it'd look like.

[@dhendy27]

wasn't too difficult without the internet :)

[@CatherineLaSalle]

Dang that’s so cool!!! Must’ve been wild to go see this back in the day and experience that reveal with zero spoilers!

[@dhendy27]

@@CatherineLaSalle it was true for pretty much any movie released before the internet 🙂, what a difference it was going into things open minded

[@kristhomas4039]

@@CatherineLaSalle I would also suggest reacting to the Rocky franchise

[@rimasmuliolis1136]

In the early weeks of filming Jean Claude Van Damme actually was in a rubber lizard suit, in the hot jungle. I can't blame him for quitting, I can barely keep a t shirt on here in Florida some days.

[@Bawbag0110]

The reason Arnolds arm isnt blown off is because it hits his gun and splits it in two...the force of it just damages his shoulder

[@haza7486]

Every reaction to the predator “ it’s smarter than I thought “. It literally flew a spaceship to earth and has advanced tech haha

[@incomingincoming1133]

Humans always need humans to be on top. So something more physically powerful than humans usually needs to be dumber in movies. If something is alien, strong, plus smart, it has to want to protect humans.

[@barrymccaulkiner7092]

My whole life i never believed the mud camouflage trick was even legit. A KZbin channel called Corridor Crew proved the mud camouflage really does hide your heat signature in a video they recently published.

[@birdchurch9488]

Predator's clicking noise used to be my text message tone on my phone haha Arnie is the king of one liners, god to see Carl Weathers bossing it too, fun reaction!

[@CatherineLaSalle]

AHAHA no way!! That is flipping awesome 😂😂😂 how did you set up your keyboard like that?! Now I’m kinda tempted 😅

[@birdchurch9488]

@@CatherineLaSalle Oh not the keyboard, as in the tone when people texted me. I worded it poorly. Then I realised that if someone texted me waking me up in the middle of the night in pitch black that sound wasn't ideal...

[@CatherineLaSalle]

@@birdchurch9488AHAHA omg oof - yeah…I imagine that would be entertaining at times but DEFINITELY not at 3AM when your volume is all the way up 😂😂😂

[@McKamikazeHighlander]

Apparently, the order in which the team is taken out is textbook ambush warfare: first their communications (Hawkins), then their biggest gun (Blain), then Mac when he takes Blain's minigun, etc.

[@CatherineLaSalle]

Woooooaaaaahhh I never would’ve picked up on that!! That’s so wild…

[@forestsmith1892]

No fun in that. It could tell there was tension between Dutch and Dillion, both in leadership roles, and wanted to see how they'd react. It wants to learn about their behavior as much as possible to enhance its hunt.

[@oldpainless316]

@Ciffer-1998he choose Dutch from the start. He wanted him last

[@TMoneySartwell]

Great movie! Rest in Peace Carl Weathers 🙏

[@CatherineLaSalle]

I can’t believe I had no idea he was in this!! Made it even better

[@durotan5245]

“Anytime” - Mac

[@vellaropedart9190]

I say that all the time because of this movie.

[@nateisler3]

@@vellaropedart9190 I Just saw some of your rope dart videos. I'm a fellow dartist myself. How long have you been practicing?

[@vellaropedart9190]

@@nateisler3 Almost 20 years now. You?

[@nateisler3]

@@vellaropedart9190 Over 10

[@drb6771]

Get To The Choppa!!!!!!!!😂😂🙌🙌👏👏💖💖✨✨👋👋😎😎

[@MalcolmThompson-rc1nb]

Classic.

[@Sungetsu15]

"Was that his spinal column?!" Yep, totally a _Mortal Kombat_ move just eight years early. 😅

[@lordfoul6259]

Fatality!

[@benschultz1784]

Finish Him!

[@CatherineLaSalle]

SHEESH yeah that part absolutely ruined me 😫😫😂

[@Manatti06]

I didnt even think of that sub line. The build up of these bad dudes, special opp and best of the best getting picked off gruesomely one by one, def builds up the intensity like who can survive this. Thanks for that point!! Helped me realize another reason that makes this an amazing movie.

[@PokeysteveRV]

Very happy to hear that you'll be watching these in release order. The quality slowly tapers off and then Prey shows up with the big ass superhero landing! Thanks for sharing your reactions with us!

[@thestanleys3657]

So the Predator is an alien. it's culture is based around being an apex hunter(trophy hunter) any method is valid (few exceptions like unarmed people are left alone) Edit: 50:17 thats a great analogy to planet of the apes "Dillon you S.O.B" 💪💪🤝 "I ain't got time to bleed" "Get to da choppa"

[@CatherineLaSalle]

Dang so it really is just out here to hunt 😳 sheesh that is so disturbing but I love that premise!

[@TheFir3Cracker]

"Stick around" 😂was improvised by the man himself and became one most famous lines in movie history, much like "Hasta la vista baby"

[@CatherineLaSalle]

No way!! That is epic 😂😂

[@TheFir3Cracker]

@@CatherineLaSalle Yeah 😂 If you haven't already, I highly recommend watching Prey, it has a neat easter egg tied to Predator 2

[@Khay-77]

Predator is more of an action thriller like Aliens was. If you want to see a similar themed movie but definitely horror, I would recommend The Thing.

[@HachimanMVP]

In the novelization, Billy explains that his people have faced these things before, and then he says, "We're all gonna die."

[@WessyD123]

sorta setting up Prey then.

[@HachimanMVP]

@@WessyD123 Sorta. Of course at the time, it was meant to do two things. 1) Explain why Billy was so weirded out beyond vague, indian mysticism. 2) Fill up the novel. When novelized, a two hour screenplay is only about 150 pages. There's a lot more background given about who Dutch and his crew are, including detail on "Berlin". Still, I'm sure Dan Trachtenberg had read the book at some point.

[@suproliver]

The Predator mimicking their voices is not only intimidating but downright scary! Especially when the Predator uses Billy's laugh at the end of the film before the Predator nuked himself! -OG

[@ChrisReise]

13:55 Fun Fact: Shane Black (Hawkins...the guy always telling the jokes to Billy) wrote and directed "The Predator", the 2018 sequel.

[@Madbandit77]

He also was the on-set script doctor on the first Predator film. Shane also wrote the first two Lethal Weapon films (he wanted to kill off Martin Riggs, but the studio didn't like that), The Monster Squad, The Last Boy Scout, Last Action Hero, The Long Kiss Goodnight, Kiss Kiss Bang Bang, Iron Man 3 and The Nice Guys. He's one of my screenwriting heroes.

[@toddhill7483]

Shoulda quit while he was ahead.

[@rrss7212]

alas that movie turned out to be a complete crap

[@suproliver]

Arnold's arm didn't get severed because the Predator aimed for his weapon. Not his arm. That's why he only has a flesh wound. -OG

[@daveb947]

Plus Dutch starts to turn when the plasma bolt hits his rifle.

[@guanyin19]

I love the moment when Dutch asked the predator "what the hell are you?" The predator responded with the same question "what the hell are you?" It wasn't simply copying speech, but was genuinely confused what it had just faced and lost its fight against, after having killed countless human beings and probably other species with ease. Even the best trained and warrior types were no match for it until Dutch.

[@ThatSamoanGuy]

You're reading way too much into it. It doesn't understand what it's saying, it's just repeating the phrase back. What you're noticing is narrative parallels, not actual lore.

[@patchwilliamson]

​@@ThatSamoanGuyYautja have demonstrated an understanding of human language, mostly in the comics though iirc.

[@tobiahvega7611]

Loved your reaction!!! They’re all fun, but I love the later offerings of “Predators” and “Prey”.

[@toddhill7483]

A vote here for Predators.

[@CatherineLaSalle]

Thanks so much for watching!! Glad you enjoyed - I definitely want to continue reacting to the rest of the franchise! I’m especially excited for Prey based on the way people were praising that one a few years ago!

[@frankdoe4940]

That scene when they open fire on the jungle is badass, I hear that a lot from reaction videos about stop wasting ammo, it’s not about wasting ammunition, that scene shows how much firepower can come from five men. Everyone don’t worry about the ammunition just embrace this badass scene.

[@ResidentPetrolhead]

It's also meant to mirror Billy's read of what happened with Jim Hopper's team: "There was a firefight. Shooting in all directions." "I can't believe Jim Hopper walked into an ambush." "I don't believe he did. I can't find a single track." Dutch's team weren't necessarily shooting in *all* directions, but someone investigating that particular site would find evidence of hundreds of spent rounds from one team...and no footprints from another, opposing force.

[@CatherineLaSalle]

AHA I’m glad I’m not the only one in my reaction being anxious about the ammo usage 😂😂 it was SO MUCH FIREPOWER!

[@robertmills8640]

Also it's a standard tactic when ambushed is to blaze away to try to suppress the ambushers with firepower.

[@yodieyuh]

The team is a tight family unit. Each member knows that each other is very experienced. They've been together for a long time. If one of them feels the proper tactic for the situation is to lay down maximum fire there's no reason for the others to question it in the moment. Blaine is down and Mac thinks we need to mow down that section of jungle so we mow down that section of jungle.

[@wheelmanstan]

It's a fantastic scene for a few reasons. It shows how now matter what insane firepower they use, they can't kill it. It shows how much they trust Mac and just blindly shoot in the direction he's firing in and don't stop until he stops and it shows how fearful they are because this is the enemy that skinned Harper and his men and is now killing them. And of course that minigun is just the most awesome gun a person's ever fired on screen. It's an M134 hooked to a car battery or something and they slowed it down so it didn't just zip like an A10 Warthog. I've seen it replicated in so many other films and they never come close to getting it right. It wasn't near as cool in T2 or Fury Road..or whatever that silly gun was. But I think at that point they weren't worried much about ammo. Their mission was done and it was time to get picked up. Heck less ammo meant an easier hike out. Still, I can't recall seeing a single film where ammo was ever a concern, aside from some end of times movie where the plot benefits from it.

[@forestsmith1892]

When they all start shooting into the jungle, its a tactic called spray and pray. Normally, half the men would be firing, the other half waiting till they had to reload then they would lay down cover fire. Its used in ambush situations when the enemy is too close to call in an airstrike or any kind of artillery support.

[@kevinpakkala3721]

As you say " 20:18 Save some ammo for later". It was the 80s. They had infinite ammo and almost never reloaded or even aimed. Shoot from the hip

[@CatherineLaSalle]

AHAHA yeah I was so worried that they were wasting it 😂 then I realized that they definitely have an unlimited supply, they were packing HEAT

[@jzamora3801]

Thanks!

[@CatherineLaSalle]

Aw thank you SO very much!!

[@rastanz]

Fun reaction. The Predator was collecting trophies from what it deems as worthy opponents and only acts against armed threats or adversaries carrying weapons. Yes it is a hunter, you know, a skull here, spine there, decorating the jungle with a little bit of human decor was it's way to display it's prizes 😁😁 The whole franchise is worth the watch if you are a Predators fan (fan of the creature), although the lead human character changes throughout the series however, they each bring a different interpretation and execution to the table with their very own unique way of handling each Predator creature which makes each movie fun to watch. Enjoy the series should you continue with it.

[@CatherineLaSalle]

Thanks so much for watching!! I definitely wanna continue to react to the rest of the franchise, especially now that I’ve learned a little bit more about its motivations as a Trophy Hunter 😬

[@jimhuffman9434]

38:28 The Predator is not only just repeating what Dutch said. When the Predator asks "What the hell are you?" It's basically saying "I've hunted others of your kind. They weren't a challenge. How did you defeat me? What makes you different?"

[@stern12akachris32]

The Second Movie is a Under Rated Gem I hope you get to it!!!!! .This one Starts out as a War Movie turns into a wonderful Sci Fi Movie !!!!

[@CatherineLaSalle]

I will definitely react to #2! Happy to hear that you liked it - I’m looking forward to it!

[@stern12akachris32]

@Ciffer-1998 The Second Movie had a 35 Million Dollar Budget verses 56 Million box office it stalled the franchise for years but it was a great movie that is why it was under rated

[@RyanSmith-yu5ln]

I really like Predator 2. It deserves more love. The first 2 and Prey are the best ones to me.

[@MrRockySullivan1]

@@CatherineLaSalle Yes if you loved this.., You'll love the sequel with Danny Glover.., It takes place in a different jungle.., L.A.....

[@kengruz669]

"That is...quite the..self-destruct button. Oiycch." The queen of understatements has hit the internet. 👍

[@robertmills8640]

Great Reaction 👍👍👍. You deserve a medal for watching Prometheus 😬 You could watch "The Thing"1982. A Sci-fi, horror,thriller. A classic. More gore than Predator, but not as much as Prometheus. Great for spooky season.

[@JJgibson1]

Check out the movies Predator 2(1990), Tremors(1990), The Terminator(1984), The Thing(1982), and Terminator 2: Judgment Day(1991).

[@rickymoranjr9609]

the scene where Arnold and Carl arm wrestle is still iconic

[@CatherineLaSalle]

Omg the sheer MUSCLES in that moment 😂

[@rickymoranjr9609]

@@CatherineLaSalle IKR!

[@mhult5873]

Thank you for another, as always, great reaction. I love watching your videos! Thank you for all of your videos. Regarding dutch arm not being cut of by being hit by the predator´s laser/energy-weapon. That´s because Dutch(Arnold) had so huge muscles that it worked like armor! 😅

[@nealrepetti2396]

Just to let you know, Arnold Schwarzenegger is not in any of the sequels . This is the best one of all of them.

[@RobertLutece909]

"Just when I thought we had the frickin' advantage for a second." Dillon and Mac never had a chance. They would have stood out like a sore thumb on thermals.

[@paulschuckman6604]

Aliens vs Predator was my favorite graphic novel comic. The movie didn't do it justice, but it's still fun and the sequel is a guilty pleasure of mine because I lived in Gunnison as a kid for a bit.

[@giulioconsole7630]

Did you know that Kevin Peter Hall, who played the Predator, also played the second Helicopter pilot in the film, that the girl Anna managed to get to the Chopper.

[@RP_Williams]

HAHA Great reaction....also Cat's warning in the youtube description (eg. "spinal columns being ripped out") was hilarious!

[@CatherineLaSalle]

LOLOLOL I’m glad someone appreciated that 😂

[@DBourgie86]

You got to check out Predator 2 it builds on the lore so much. Predator 2s ending will have your mouth drop.

[@Ellis_Hugh]

i can't tell you how happy I am to have discovered your channel - but I have to ask, HOW HAVE YOU NOT SEEN ARCANE YET??? Season 2 is going to drop in a month, we've got to get you on that train!

[@ITPalGame]

30:30 you can find a video on KZbin where thermal vision is tested with wet mud. 39:28 "I need a vacation"

[@steve8510]

The Predator used Billy's laugh at the end

[@Meko5]

Ooooh this is definitely one of the best horror action movies of all time, and nothing could really match it for its time! For me, what makes the Predator more scary is that its humanoid and intelligent, but so not relatable! It's alien with the way it moves and stalks it's prey that's just freaking creepy! From the film standpoint it's such a huge contribution to both Stan Winston's awesome design, and Kevin Peter Hall's amazing acting to convey all that!! I love this film, it's haunted my nightmares for years but I'm huge fan of the series so it's a love hate relationship LOL

[@ace360]

7:44😂 "It's probably just a bird"

[@setvenharis]

Did you know, Jean Claude Van Damme was hired to play the Predator creature. He was under the impression they hired him for his martial arts skills but when they put him in the alien costume (which looked completely different from what we see here) he threw a hissy fit and quit early on. So, Kevin Peter Hall was hired with the costume redesigned and his height made the Predator popular. Sadly, Kevin Peter Hall died in 1991 from receiving a hospital blood transfusion that was contaminated with A.I.D.S. :(

[@laurence2421]

The Predator's canon hit Schwarzeneggar's right bicep, which absorbed the impact completely. That's how strong he was.

[@evanirvana500]

Another factoid, the sound the predator makes, not the laugh as thats billys recorded laughter, but the phlem-y clicking kind of sound, was voiced by Peter Cullen, otherwise known as the voice of optimus prime from transformers, since the 80s cartoon to the movies to date.

[@brandonrimes7712]

Predator is one of my faves from the 80's it was a beatdown challenge arnold is big 6'2" but kevin peter hall rip is huge at 7'3"

[@Terminal-Man]

Now you have to watch the movie again and realize that Billy heard the predator practice laughing. After Billy laughed at the end of their attack against the cartel the predator can be heard several times playing back Billy’s laugh or practicing it. When Mac killed the pig you can hear Billy laugh, BUT Billy wasn’t there. He was looking for Blain’s body.

[@nukified]

8:14 green berets are some of the most highly trained men and women we have and if the predator can kill them this easily...😭😭😭

[@wheelmanstan]

Kevin Peter Hall also played a bigfoot in Harry and the Hendersons. It's a really great family film, has that Spielberg type wonderment to it and even won an Oscar. I think people underappreciated how much acting goes into playing these creatures, or Robocop for example with how you move your body or even speak. Anyway, Predator is such a masterpiece. The lines are all basically quotes and I think that was possibly because the actors were basically athletes, but just imagine how hard it must have been to make this film and how easily it could have been a total disaster. They really put their hearts into it. Very hungry actors. Once you see the Alien films you should definitely watch Alien VS Predator. It's just a lot of fun. I wouldn't bother with the rest, with the exception of the most recent Predator film called Prey. It's a very good and very beautiful looking film.

[@henrikgafvert5983]

The purry-clicky sound that the predator makes were voiced by Peter Cullen, the voice of Optimus Prime (Transformers movies and cartoons)

[@donbergeson6771]

I was in high school when this movie came out. After I saw it, every time I'd be at a party doing shots of 190 proof Everclear and other guys would chicken out doing them with me, I'd use Jesse Ventura's "sexual tyranosaurus" line. 😂

[@LooneyBanger]

This was a fun reaction to watch. It's such a classic movie that still holds up really well.

[@_cornelius_5072]

I discovered your channel yesterday... I like "First time watching" reactions and especially women's. Since men tend to be much more "closed" and try to hide their emotions/feelings, it's more interesting (in my opinion) to see women react. I really do appreciate the last part of your videos, when you share your thoughts on the movie. There is always a lot of relevance. If you want to have a few answers about the Predator creature, I encourage you to watch the following movies. Predator 2 (my personal preference) is a bit like this first Predator, but instead of being in a natural jungle, it takes place in an urban jungle. Next, Alien vs Predator. Not the best movie, but it has the quality of respecting both Alien and Predator universes and gives a few answers (that you might like/dislike). And if you're brave, you can continue with the others,... but I wouldn't recommend it😁... at least until Prey (I like the Native American context). 👏👍👍 (Love from France)

[@texasrattlesnake31637]

Legendary Movie! Great reaction Cath! Talk about flexing! This movie motivated me to hit the gym & build muscles more than any other film! 💪💪💪

[@CatherineLaSalle]

AHAHA honestly, can relate 😂 that arm wrestling scene low key had me questioning my own measly little biceps lolol

[@texasrattlesnake31637]

​ @CatherineLaSalle Yeah, had me doing 20 lbs. barbell lifts ever since - it worked tho', got me some strong biceps -

[@lewisner]

A movie that is somewhat similar to this is "Deliverance" (1972). You will never have seen anything like it before.

[@charleshartley9597]

Was gonna comment, Predator 2 is different, but also good (not Alien to Aliens good, though), but I personally liked Predators (aka P3); both of those movies go into more of the species lore, perfect for us SW nerds! Skip the fourth one, total Hollywood cash grab. But, you mentioned Prey, and that is also very good. It drives home that humans can't beat these creatures through strength, but skill and cunning-you guessed it, like a hunter. But then I arrived here 41:32 and I had to commend you for owning up to the lasting effect the film had on you (and your imagination!). Fun reaction Cat!

[@benhiggerson5904]

Great reaction. I read once Arnold was supposed to carry the mini-gun but it became too heavy so Jesse Ventura (Blaine) carried it.

[@dominicksermeno8751]

This is the first reaction of yours I have seen. Gotta say, love your analysis of the film, glad you enjoyed it! As far as the sequels go Predator 2, Predators, and Prey are all worthy of reactions. The quality varies between them but they are all solid, enjoyable movies with Prey being (IMO) the best of the bunch. "The Predator" however isn't just bad, ITS AWFUL! like M. Night Shamala's "The Last Airbender" bad, "Madame Web" bad. And it actively messes with the established lore. If you want to see it out of morbid curiosity go ahead, but no one will be upset if you skip it. The 2 AVP movies are also worth a watch. However you should know they are considered "non canon". They were made before the most recent Alien movies and so heavily contradict the lore of Prometheus and Covenant. But still they are a lot of fun regardless. As far as reaction order, you need to watch Predator 2 first as P2 sets up future films and answers most of your questions. You can watch AVP immediately after P2 or wait until after them all each one is standalone with the exception of AVP -> AVPR.

[@DrJohnnyFever.]

The Predator coming to Earth is like a rich guy going to Africa to hunt lions. The reason he didn't kill Arnold is because he saw him as a worthy adversary and wanted to have hand to hand combat.

[@suproliver]

Arnold dominated the action movies of the 80s. But you always knew he would win because he was always so much bigger and stronger 💪 than his opponents. This film was different. First time watch, you honestly don't know if Arnold is actually going to survive. It was wise to hire 7' 3" tall Kevin Peter Hall as the Predator to intimidate us all on screen. The actor also played Bigfoot in Harry and the Henderson's. A fun family film. I highly recommend the watch. -OG

[@danielhill9473]

Fun fact the helicopter pilot at the end was the actor who played the Predator. Also Kevin Peter Hall replaced Jean Claude Van Damm as the predator mid way through shooting.

[@YodatheHobbit]

They're against Carl because his character is corporate now to them, and Dutch's team are also are used to not having someone come along who they don't know. He just gave away their position at that moment(made too much noise), so he is untrustable to Mac. I could be wrong, but I think by "leave no trace" he means leave nothing which anyone can trace back to the US military. Obviously someone blew the place up, but he just wants it to be incapable for someone to be able to tell which group did it.

[@mikearroyo3961]

Billy's stand was that of a spirit warrior. He grabs his spirit bag and holds it in his fighting hand then cuts his chest to show his bravery and to draw first blood denning his enemy that privilege.The mud scene where the Predator can't see him was tested by a KZbinr to see if that can really happen. It showed that it can hide you from night binoculars.

[@davidwalker6357]

Your reaction is one of my favorites for this movie! Thanks Catherine

[@CatherineLaSalle]

Aw wow!! Thank you so much for watching, David!! I’m honored to hear that!

[@boqndimitrov8693]

It was and remains one of my favorite movies. I hope no one ever tries to "improve" it by adding deleted scenes and "modern" effects. the movie is perfect as it is!

[@ace360]

😂 "Cat!!!! Get to The Choppa!!!!" Just watched this Priceless on Lunch break at Convention haha Love this movie 🎯🤘

[@CatherineLaSalle]

Ahahaha aw thanks for watching even while you’re busy convention-ing, Charlie!! Hope it’s been a great time 🎉

[@ace360]

@@CatherineLaSalle in line right now for photo ops 🤣🤘 Having a blast

[@wheelmanstan]

It's one of those silly films like Robocop that's actually a masterpiece and deeper or more thought-provoking than you'd initially think. Imagine how hard it was to make this film. Designing that costume was very impressive and just surviving in that thing while in the jungle was a feat in its own. Sweltering in a suit during the day and freezing at night while Arnold was caked in mud. It could have very easily been a total disaster, probably 9 times out of 10. Two other great but more fun and light-hearted sci-films ya gotta see are Harry and the Hendersons and Tremors. Stan Winston helped create this creature suit and many others, James Cameron gave him the mandible Idea for the creature. I think he sketched it out for him when they were on a flight together. Cameron is an artist and in Titanic that is actually HIS drawings. The guy is incredible. I think this is Arnold's favorite film. He loves quoting it. The entire film is written in quotes. It was quite an accomplishment and a big leading role at the time and a good way to prove himself among the other touch guy actors of the day..and he loved hanging out with them. He's had better acting gigs and bigger sets and paydays but overall this has everything. Commando was a bit over the top and maybe too Rambo'ey to solidify him in the action genre, but this one did.

[@suproliver]

I'm glad they don't reveal too much about the Predator. They say less is more. The less you know about the Predator, the scarier he becomes. But it's also twofold. The less you know about the Predator, the more you want to know what makes him tick. The perfect formula for a sequel! -OG

[@Beardo2517]

I'd suggest watching Predator 2 and Predators. You could skip the rest

[@toddhill7483]

Predators my #2 in the franchise, after this one.

[@Beardo2517]

@@toddhill7483 Same here

[@rimasmuliolis1136]

I say after Predator and P2, just skip to AvP. The rest were sci-fi horror slasher flicks to me. I haven't seen Prey yet.

[@el_guapo1318]

@@rimasmuliolis1136 Prey was actually rally good. But skip the film between Predators and Prey (that shall not be named).

[@danieloleszek8081]

October 4, 2024 Rest In Peace Carl Weathers

[@CatherineLaSalle]

An absolute legend, I can’t believe I never knew he was in this film!

[@georges6580]

Almost all Predator film are worthwille. I particularly liked Prey for saving the frangise.

[@jeffreywebb4029]

The thing I love about this movie is the fact the Predator is treating us just like we treat animals we hunt. Im not a hunter but been around them. We use calls to trick animals, we hang animals to drain the blood. One thing everyone misses is the fact that Billy knows he is going to die but choses to face his death head on. The cutting of his chest is to take away the honor of drawing first blood. Billy went out his way, the most badass way you can do it. If I ever see my death coming I hope I have the courage to do the same.

[@Martmyte]

Holy shit Cat, are you just going through my favourite films, shows and music right now? Favourite band is BMTH.. Predator and Aliens are two of my all time favourite films.. plus Star Wars and LOTR! All pure gold.

[@CatherineLaSalle]

LOLOL glad I can be delivering all your fav content 😂🙌🏼 I can’t believe it has taken me this long to get around to this franchise!

[@Martmyte]

@@CatherineLaSalle I’m very grateful 🫡😂 can’t wait to see what you’re cooking up next!

[@darthgouki]

I will say... I know people (myself included) have told you to not bother with certain entries in both the Alien and Predator franchises. I still feel the way I feel, but... you should decide on your own if a certain movie is worthy to be watched. There's a lot of cynicism and disappointment behind my suggestions, and you don't seem tainted by that negativity yet. I can't speak for others, but take my suggestions with a grain of salt, I guess. I WOULD like to see you react to at least Predator 2, for what it's worth. Wow, looking at myself and admitting my negativity. Self-growth? Naaahhh. LOL Seriously, though, keep up the great work. I love these reaction videos, it's great to see someone experience the stuff I love for the first time.

[@TheZoltan-42]

42:38 Indeed! They should have brought Roger the shrubber!

[@mrglasses8953]

"You're all gonna die" "I hope nothing happens to Carl Weathers" Hahaha It's a plasma caster (gun) not a laser. The Predator is on safari, it's hunting for sport. So some horror movie recommendations if you've not seen them: The Thing (1982) The Fly (1986) Psycho The Birds The Shining Dracula (1992) Alien and Aliens (I've guessing you've seen them?) The Terminator (from T2 the horror is dialed down and then lost but the first is a straight horror movie) Jaws The Ring / Ringu (1998) (the original Japanese version) The Ring 2 / Ringu 2 (1999) (the original Japanese version) Audition (1999) Nosferatu the Vampyre (1979) Shadow of the Vampire (a really good homage and play on Nosferatu) The Exorcist The Omen Dawn of the Dead (1978) Poltergeist An American Werewolf in London (1981) Ginger Snaps (2000) The Craft

[@CatherineLaSalle]

THANK YOU for all these recommendations!! Exorcist reaction is up next, posting on Monday!

[@pauljeffrey93]

After the Predator self destructed the black gentleman flying the chopper is Kevin Peter Hall he's also the man who played the Predator. They gave him a small part in the movie not in the predator costume.

[@jaredmc7982]

Leave it to Cat to have a nightmare after dissing "PREDATOR" not being scary! 🤣🤣

[@CatherineLaSalle]

LOLOLOL yeah literally, just as I was walking away from this thinking “that wasn’t so bad” I ACTUALLY lost sleep from it 😂

[@davesherrard4013]

Geez, what a great reaction Geez, what a great reaction You’re awesome 😎 Keep it up 👍

[@wartyrant8627]

4:26 “Never did know when to quit, huh?” 😔

[@Zappina]

I loved the honesty about the scariness😆

[@Jar.in.a.Bottle]

Alien verses Predator (AVP) can follow next since you have already reacted to Aliens. Nice reaction(s).

[@CatherineLaSalle]

Thanks so much for watching! I’m definitely excited for Alien vs. Predator, my brain has no idea what to anticipate for that showdown 😂

[@REN..X12]

O yes Alien to Predator Is a natural evolution of Epicness Loved watching your faces 😁 to another icon stay Awesome ⭐️

[@CatherineLaSalle]

Thank YOU for being awesome!! Glad you enjoyed! 🙌🏼

[@VoltronLion]

This is the first time you’ve seen this movie 🍿 😳 😮 that’s a long time to wait

[@CatherineLaSalle]

Yeah I have no idea how or why it took me this dang long 😂 I’m finally culturing myself!

[@entertainmentfan1463]

Also Cat your add on that you got a nightmare 2 days after watching this movie is nice to know you're getting my experience. Where after watching the first 2 Alien movies, this movie and Terminator 1, I too had nightmares of having to face off against these characters. Which is funny since I've seen all the more traditional horror movies (Friday the 13th, Halloween, Child's Play/Chucky, Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Scream, etc) and none of them have ever given me nightmares. I think it's because in those films, especially Friday the 13th, the characters are overwhelmingly stupid and are doing things you'll never do to get themselves killed. Plus most of them are basically just a dude with a knife, so I was never in any real fear from them. Feel like if I just play it smart, I can actually beat them. These characters though? Considering the characters fighting them actually are trying to be smart, can handle themselves in a fight, are trying to create plans to beat these creatures and are still getting killed off I think is what makes them nightmare fuel for me. Because whenever they end up in my dreams, I know my odds of beating them are slim to none. Especially in my Alien dreams where it's always I have a team with me. They all die or most of them die and I'm usually on my own to fight them and stuck in a area where I simply can't run away from the fight. Yeah I know I can't beat them on my own and will die trying, so I often just try to run as much as possible.

[@creativename5724]

Fun fact. Billys actor Sonny Langham was assigned a bodyguard for this film. Not to protect him but because the insurance company was worried what would happen with him on set.

[@fabiourbano6404]

One of the best things about the movie Predator is how beatable he is. A rocket or high caliber round can bring it down. There is a Predator game called Predator concrete jungle.

[@PaulWinkle]

Spec Ops soldier putting his head under the laser dot, genius

[@robertozarate449]

The youtuber is very beautiful, that's why she deserves my subscription 😍😍😍

[@UberDurable]

A very character driven movie!