Yautja Encounters During World War I: The Bloody Sands of Time - Explained

During the horrors of the first World War, Jean Brunaud kept diaries of his experiences, which included accounts of what appears to be Yautja hunting activity. These accounts are depicted in the comic, Predator: The Bloody Sands of Time.
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" kill one man get the guillotine, kill a million men, and you're a national hero". No words can describe how true this line of dialogue is.

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There's always been something wrong with man. There still is something wrong with man.

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True

[@doomerdefiant]

Well one is in reference to fighting a foreign country, the other is killing a fellow citizen

[@tylermoore2942]

Those words are from a fucking comic book but yet are still more true than most news articles.

[@lordhumongous371]

Have YOU ever killed a man? And would you kill a million?

[@Sanzaru123]

Alien theory exploring yautja lore is a trophy in of itself. these are great days we're living bros

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@@liquidemotionzz3232 Walking the Earth. With guns!

[@nat1bott]

"Did you ever hear the tragedy of Neil Blomkamp the wise?" "I thought not, it's not a story Ridley Scott would tell you". "It's an Alien legend". Neil Blomkamp was a powerful lord of cinema, so powerful and so wise, that he could manipulate Alien concept art to create...life". "He could even prevent corporal Hicks from dying". "What happened to him?" "He became so powerful, the only thing he was afraid of was losing his film script...which eventually of course he did". "He told Ridley Scott everything he knew, then Ridley Scott killed him in his sleep". "Ironic... he could save corporal Hicks from Death...but not himself".

[@alanlee1355]

Interesting.

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+Mr. Tonight You _"Is it possible to restore this franchise?"_ Not from a Ridley Scott...

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Holy crap, I wish there was a comment fav function.

[@pecm]

Bravo!

[@Fulgrim2]

Wish they made a movie based on something like this.

[@marcusporter7565]

Fuck Google, KZbin & Google's failed attempt at Facebook. Imagine if it was a female Yautja, more specifically a Stephani Perry female Yautja.

[@richardalvidrez2079]

Actually I think a predators movie set in world war 1 , 2 or Vietnam would be awsome !! As long as a good script landed in the write hands of coarse !!

[@seagawk1254]

@@marcusporter7565 wouldn't happen because predator is a species of warriors who hunt for skulls and who has the most skulls gets the mate or something like that

[@vair2165]

@Wrwo James lmao honestly probably

[@Kai-ow9gi]

@Wrwo James pretty much

[@willowfalls7528]

I think the Predator movie franchise is a virtual treasure trove of missed opportunities. There are TONS of incredible Predator stories that could be told, in my opinion - World War I, World War II, Vietnam, The Civil War, not to mention things properly involving the Colonial Marines of the Aliens universe, and the Aliens themselves. Sadly, doesn't seem like we'll be getting any of these any time soon.

[@chuckhoyle1211]

The French and Indian War would be a great setting. All of the Yautja slaughters would attributed to Native Americans so survivors would be called crazy. Vietnam would be a no-brainer.

[@wcw2793]

Jordan Vogt Roberts, the director of Kong, should do one set during Vietnam or the 80s Cold War era since he knows how to do a great period film.

[@sassythesasquatch1571]

Imperial British in Africa :D native south Americans before colonisation :D Vikings :D the modern day middle East:D so many opportunities

[@beerme2096]

Why couldn't they make AVP in the future against xenomorphs, predators and colonial marines? That would make way more sense than in being in Antarctica in a pyramid. Stupid story in that movie

[@christiansebastian9509]

@@trustymilkshake perhaps a TV series.

[@kingbugs3558]

I think we all really want to see the Yautja face off against Colonial Marines in a film. I can't believe it hasn't happened, yet.

[@armycowboy4313]

I have been saying that for awhile now. Can't wait for when they make an AVP movie with the colonial Marines.

[@AbyssalSchmitt]

Best trailer intro marine:(holding a movement tracker " I got 14 meters 6 meters 4 meters I DONT SEE SHIT " (marine literally runs right into the invisible predator then wrist blade stab)

[@johnmathius1000]

I don't think Hollywood is that smart. Hell take a look at the AVP films we did get.

[@lordhumongous371]

John Mathius Hollywood is being run into the ground by liberal imbeciles.

[@4thcoming]

AvP and AvP 2 (2001) the video games they do.

[@vatanak8146]

New BF1 DLC comfirmed? Predators?

[@Fulgrim2]

Hell, I’d buy the game for that DLC.

[@alphariusomegon3965]

All they got do is throw a predator into they shall not pass DLC

[@DarthWall275]

Jao Jao It would be no less historically accurate than what's already in there.

[@mrsubject1]

Fuck yeah that'd be sweet

[@ripvanwinkle91]

Jao Jao That Would Be A Good Idea since COD and GRW did it

[@Jesse12489]

I don't mind a Predator hunting durring War Time. What I don't like the predator interfere with the battle. I prefer it observe soldiers who were worthy of a trophy. To me it seems cowardice to kill enemies on the field of battle when they're distracted. The Predator didn't interfere the first movie when there is a battle going on it actually observed and saw that the Commandos were a worthy pray to hunt.

[@cirulis37]

Jesse12489 Yeah, it's out of character. In the films the Preditor never attacks when humans are in direct conflict with each other.

[@charles125]

I thought the same, doesn't make sense to hunt when they're distracted. But maybe the danger of the battlefield justifies it for them

[@jrrgimli5378]

The first two experiences at least make some sense. For the commander they find dead and ripped apart, there are 2 bodies next to him (They dont look german, but the idea could be that the predator saw him kill multiple men and considered him worthy) as for the fort, id imagine its similar to clearing out a xenomorph hive in some regard. I agree with you on the rest though (except maybe the one that went after a tank though that it might be a worthy opponent too XD)

[@donovanbradford8231]

Given where the Predators at times were I can't help but imagine they must have been hit by stray gun fire or mortars which at that point is like hit a bee hive with a stick, you've incurred their wrath.

[@isaacmedina2957]

The makers of Prey NEED to read these comics. Still cant believe they just changed Adolini's story like that. There are so many great ideas in these comics that i would love to see be made into movies

[@Darkerloaf]

That was really fun! WW I is a great setting for predators. I'm impressed with the historical accuracy.

[@mikeandre9052]

Agreed and for once the French aren't portrayed as cowards. The French showed incredible courage and lost 4.3% of their countries total population on the battlefield in WW1.

[@jameswood9424]

historical accurate lol

[@PhoenixT70]

I would not call this "historically accurate." It's informed by the most common mythistory of the Great War.

[@Lolpy.]

Actually wasn't the first recorded account of a humankind encounter with predators was in 1715 as we saw with that pistol in predator 2?

[@elijahwatson3474]

They actually been hunting us since the Stone Age. It’s more humans confirming there life outside of earth. Ancient predators could have easily been confused as spirits, monsters, or gods by our ancient ancestors.

[@Rick-il3vn]

Elijah Watson keyword “recorded”

[@mikeandre9052]

@@Rick-il3vn I heard that prop was placed in the Predator 2 as a lead-in to the proposed Predator 3 that was going to take place in a Pirate setting in the Caribbean?

[@ApsalusSigma]

I think we need BOTH a retro-historic and future-setting Predator movie. Past to better flesh out the Predator themselves, and the Future to make more obvious connections to the Aliens canon.

[@trustymilkshake]

Stabber OpSig I like that. They should use old cameras and old special effects to bring it to life.

[@eVaSpArTaN714]

We got the historic one now

[@joeyd1404]

1715.... Take it....

[@daimonx3621]

War, war never changes. The hunt continues

[@KaosNova2]

Daimon X it would be epic if Ron Perlman narrated the intro to a Predator film.

[@voiceofreason1208]

HOOOOOOOOWWWLLLLL!!! It's a beautiful day in the D.C. wasteland, Three Dog here! Hey, there have been reports of new warriors on the playing field lately. Not sure who they work for, Talon Company? Riley's Raiders? Maybe the Enclave as these cats are rocking some CRAZY new power armor and are so ugly they make feral ghouls say "damn!" Keep on fighting the good fight!!

[@granziii12]

YO SHUT THE FUCK UP! ANOTHER SETTLEMENT IS UNDER ATTACK AND THEY NEED YOUR HELP! ... I'll mark the location on your map...

[@richardgoodson1608]

I would love to see a movie of The Predator having some fun in the mountains and caves of Afghanistan

[@JR-ez3zd]

Again, their are reports of soldiers encounters of large beasts in caves!

[@ffsneednamealltaken]

The atmosphere you build is great. Really like the music as well. It seem like it pretty consistent throughout your content. Fits well 👍👍👍

[@n3_On__]

That would be one hell of good movie. As a veteran myself I would love to have a sit in with some one about an idea from an strange event that took place in Falluja Iraq.

[@WollongongWacko]

jamsjb11 thank you for your service

[@freeamericanthinker558]

jamsjb11 if you saw the predator what is your response?

[@matthiasthulman4058]

Tell us your story

[@DidWeMakeIt]

We need to hear your story now, you can't just leave us hanging bro. As a vet myself, I would love to hear it.

[@Bryan-uw1ny]

Damn, Fallujah would be a good one. Marine 03's vs Muj, and a predator? Fuck yea, I'd watch it.

[@fortkavanagh]

When it comes to the predator, anywhere in history will work, and I'd love to see those movies!

[@pullenZX]

klinton kavanagh i would be terrified in vietnam or korea.

[@sassythesasquatch1571]

I love the fan made pred film "dark ages" top kek

[@Stefanius058]

Would love to see something bad ass like a Spartan facing a Predator. Or a Roman legion thats being hunted by a predator hunting party

[@wilmerbesitan1200]

@@Stefanius058 dude what if the reason why the ninth Legion of the Roman army in Britain was wiped out by yautjas 🤔 it would be a great story

[@DragonAceSg7]

I'd first like to say thank you for taking time to speak about the Predators in your careful and easy to understand way. I really, really appreciate it. I'd love some Predator movies without Earth personal. Without humans. A TRUE AvP. That said, seeing them hunt in the past would be so very cool.

[@VanwolfsterLycan]

Predator throughout time, from Cavemen to Spacemen, a hunt like no other.

[@HeWhoNutsLoudest]

I love this video, very gripping and fresh! I’d genuinely love to see more of the predators in the past

[@segundajuganda]

What I want, is more Yautja universe on your channel. That was classy story.

[@jimmygrey6848]

Well the Yautja were around in the 1700's, that could be interesting to see. It could really work in any setting as long as it has a good writing team behind it. And I hope they don't demystify the Yautja too much.

[@Section8Spectre]

I cannot praise you enough for doing this, I love this comic and today still stands the test as my favorite Predator comic of all time. SUPERB editing and work here, truly amazing. I'm such a huge history buff and this story combines one of my favorite historical conflicts with my beloved Predator franchise. Keep the grade A material coming Alien Theory

[@AlienTheory]

Thank you very much! This is also one of my favorites and I love the way it worked in WWI and Vietnam War history along with an unnerving Predator tale. Also some great commentary about war itself.

[@sgtsmith501]

Alien Theory wasn't there another comic on Iwo Jima?

[@elliottking976]

Definitely want to see historical settings in the Predator universe. Ancient Rome, Greece would be fantastic. American Civil War, Both WW, And the Napoleonic Wars.

[@trustymilkshake]

Elliott King Careful, you don’t want it to end up like the assassins creed franchise

[@zeeluzz14]

With the success of fan films such as the one set during the crusades I think a WW1 film could work especially if they incorporate events such as the crucified soldier that was supposedly found pinned to a barn door near Ypres as a yautja prize and other reported events into the story

[@MackeyDeez]

I used to have this particular Predator comic book. Any way I remember reading in Predator Hunter's Planet that the Yautja stopped hunting humans because they were too dangerous. Could you do a video elaborating on why the Yautjas considered humans too dangerous to hunt and why are they more dangerous than xenomorphs.

[@kendo5067]

MackenDeez It's probably because although humans were esily killed they fought back harder each time and evolved (weapons, strategies, gear, etc)

[@MackeyDeez]

The American Patriot I'm thinking that it's because humans are aware of their existence, aware that the Yautja can only see in infrared, and are aware of their hunting ethics which can be exploited. Plus humans have cracked some of their technology by the 2200's.

[@jeffsstt]

This would be 100% my favourite movie ever. Ww1 history was on point and well blended in with the story. Thanks for the video mate

[@tregellis1]

Love the subdued and melancholic style of your videos.

[@ExUSSailor]

One problem, the term, "The Great War" wasn't used until after the war ended, and, then, primarily by the British.

[@tonnig6077]

Excellent story...I love anything WW related. Thanks again!

[@zepter00]

Do you want to dive in WW1 fort? kzbin.info/www/bejne/g4LEeKprfaxgp7M

[@spottedslash4231]

I'd love to see a WWII Themed one. But not in Germany. The Battles in Philippine Jungles would be so much better. And feel closer to the lore and environment of the Yautja

[@mikeandre9052]

They mentioned that the Yautja were on Iwo Jima in Predator 2. That would be great. You could do a movie from both the American and Japanese perspectives.

[@michaeljamesmccabe]

Yes, I would love to see this as a movie. I think that the Yautja would take advantage of the chaos and confusion during any historic battle in Earth's history. Especially for human trophies. That's pretty much how they were introduced as well.

[@Herbymac0811]

A world war one-based predator film would definitely be something new! I’d pay to see it!

[@intrinsicvalour9493]

I love these videos, Alien Theory. Keep it up, you're awesome!

[@rojaws1183]

Predators hunting in some other time period than modern times could be interesting for a change. It's harder to make a good film about the old and different times though so I don't expect Hollywood to take that risk. It's a good thing we got the comics.

[@TheMorbidAsshole]

this playlist looks amazing and fascinating, oh boy this looks like a good binge watch

[@trevorkreyling4177]

If I were to see a historical story on the predator I'd love to see the reason the hunter has a flintlock in 2 (unless there is a comic or some such). I just think it would be nuts to see someone capable of fighting the predator with such old tech and being worthy of a trophy like that

[@albertoandrade9807]

They didn't fight each other but still an amazing comic kzbin.info/www/bejne/laHEmZ-FprekidU

[@PaJamB]

This was great! And it would make an amazing movie/ Netflix type series

[@fireonawire]

Has Accounts of the Earth War finished? Awesome work as usual.

[@AlienTheory]

Thank you and no, it's just getting started :)

[@jacobbean6926]

Yes the time travel back would be an interesting movie. Keep the same formula. Alien and predator (seperate from each other) don't need to have the stakes raised continually. They were already so far ahead of their time. Its almost like we had to grow into those story lines rather than grow outside of them. Mr. H puts this to light very well in his last update.

[@PereiraLabs]

Masterfully done once again bro.

[@mikebeasley2942]

As a 46 year old fan, I love watching these, keep up the awsome,awsome work.

[@David-gp4tb]

I love this channel so much so glad I stumbled across it. The Predators have always been one of my favorite fictional subjects, I still remember when I was younger and finding one of their books un the library one day.

[@Christopher_brownell]

Good to see it’s working now I alway look forward to seeing your videos

[@jtfrancis5432]

So.... much material this would make a fantastic film. Well read as usual!!!

[@jacenstarheart6256]

Fantastic Video Totally Awesome! 🙌

[@Dimetropteryx]

Would love to see an anthology series set in this universe. Hour long episodes, not set in any specific time period. Naturally, this would be one of the stories. Or one heavily inspired by it.

[@deadbeats4894]

Glad I discovered this. These comic narrations are great.

[@maxballiet8632]

YES! PLEASE! Movies revolving around historic appearance of the predator would be awesome! I want to mention that Machiko’s story on Ryushi is the AVP movie we deserve!

[@baronmonkerson2195]

A WW1 era live action movie would be epic....with a good script and great actors, you'd have a brilliant movie.

[@itsacanoneventso]

Your awesome- u made this comic even better

[@R.Gresco]

Predator should definitely be subjected in Alien Theory!

[@ChrisSnowman]

I have these comic issues and damn I must agree. You made this far more entertaining ! Thank you for all your hard work. I always look forward too seeing you post a new issue (^_^)

[@mezzouille]

I dig your videos. Great content and nice voice overs...

[@donovanbradford8231]

Great video as always, the tone and feel are great giving both action and menace throughtout the story. Hopefully one day we will get some type of adaptation of this into a film or animated series.

[@GUNHAPPYTOM]

A predator hunt on Iwo Jima would make a good film !

[@rear9259]

You and Tenbond have the best voices for voice over work on KZbin

[@kevincarpenter1873]

I’d love to see a prequel to Predator. I’d love to see who would play Jim Harper and what exactly happened to Jim and his men. 🤨

[@Bryan-uw1ny]

It was Hopper, but he'll yea.

[@jedrzejwilinski8148]

I would love to see the story of the Elder Predator, who got his flint gun trophy from Predator 2, hunting conquistadors in the jungles of South America. Great video, thanks for sharing it :)

[@jamesmason8052]

I thought “Cowboys And Aliens” was a exciting and interesting movie. Thoroughly enjoyable. So any timeline word work wouldn’t you say?

[@charleshenderson3447]

The Yautja has become timeless. So too has their reputation...

[@wildvet222]

I'd like them to focus more on the origins of the predators. Perhaps explain their homeworld and customs. What do you think?

[@jonathanplooij3666]

thanks for the video

[@darkblood626]

I want to see future humans going toe to toe with the predators.

[@jerrysinclair3771]

Keep the Predator in a post-modern setting. WW I era is hard to replicate accurately... As always, an excellent reading. Bravo!

[@WollongongWacko]

Jerry Sinclair its still doable and cool

[@AkinokazeHaruichiban]

I like the idea of one taking place in the past, but not so much WW1/2 or really any major war. However, waring periods, times of highly skilled warriors.... hell yes. Imagine the predators hunting in a romance of the three kingdoms setting, or medieval times, ancient greece/egypt/japan, etc.

[@preezy85]

I would love to see a Predator film set in the past. WW1 or Vietnam would be great, but even something more extreme like having it set during the Spanish invasion of the Americas would be awesome!

[@docbrown7916]

Good vid, great ch.

[@pure8591]

Great to see you doing predator stuff to mate! Even more to enjoy 🙂🙂🙂

[@huwwebb8059]

Was great that, good job! Would love to see this turn into a full on feature film, there’s so much they can do with this franchise. Needs to be funded well as it feels like it’s turned into a B-movie thing, but with these types of back stories there could be an action epic just waiting there

[@jeffsstt]

Ahhh how the taking of forte duhamon was woven in. That was General Ludendorffs hero story that launched him straight to the top. So cool. Everything perfectly woven into actual history.

[@aFallenWolf]

WWI is the perfect setting for a Predator story I feel. I've often thought about it.

[@christrotter3052]

Great stuff

[@micahminor4764]

One of the most creative spins of all time!

[@ninjamandragonslayer1438]

Wow great video

[@ivoryjohnson4662]

Thanks for another glimpse into the past I remember a video during the Middle Ages as well as WWII each one of these were IMO were as high a quality as the first film

[@jamesperkins2552]

Honestly, the description of world War 1 was so compelling that I kept forgetting that this was a yautja story.

[@WaxerUK]

This is great, I wish the films after the original one were as good as this comic book... fantastic video as always, so well produced... the background ambience music is perfect and the horror story is brilliant... I would love to see this on the big screen...

[@brunomelopessoa]

Man, This some great Predator HQ!! I would love an adaption of this comic book, I was more excited about this video than that shallow mediocre trailer of the new Predator movie.

[@Ray-yv7kn]

Something like Predator: Dark Ages would be terrific.

[@mikenagar3597]

I always loved the past settings for anything Predator related. The difference in technology, the interactions, it's all just so interesting ya know?

[@roak5456]

There's an awesome fan film simply called ''Untitled Predator Fan Film'' that takes place in the pacific during WW2,I love it and if you're a fan of Predator,you have to watch it. I remember a Dark Horse comic showing pedators fighing against samourais.That was cool. I've always loved seeing predators hunting people in the past,and I think it'd be a good idea for a film.

[@daffyshakilfur3563]

Everyime I watch one of your vids, I think the same thoughts; what a great movie this would be, if done correctly.

[@pinkwolf6407]

This would be epic on the big screen!

[@KyleMcintoshMAC316]

I have the first issue of this comic! I never had a chance to find the rest of the comic and finish it

[@EsromFF]

Great story !

[@TheAlfieobanz]

Need to get these

[@petepeters4789]

I think it would be a great idea to move around when it comes to movie time settings. An obvious example would be how Greyback got the pistol. It might be a little difficult to stretch out the source material to roughly two hours though. A movie from the past would also be a great way to show their technology progression. I did enjoy this video.

[@yoyomon001]

When Yautja's want to club seals, they go to Earth.

[@albertoandrade9807]

Lore wise they have human cunning nature in high regards

[@barticusmaximus1230]

When I saw Glover get handed the pistol I was sure the next one would be in the past

[@johnsmith-qz1eg]

Thank you. I'd like to see both esp. Futile Japan era and Alien-Aliens [movies] time line.

[@brutallyhonest123]

Feudal

[@Pfletch83]

I would like to see a fully funded Predator film set in the South Pacific During WW2 or During the Korean War and maybe Vietnam. Could show a link to Mac and Blane from their days in 'Nam.

[@qwellen7521]

Yes, absolutely. I've always though setting a predator film in the Americas during the 1700/1800's would be interesting. Juxtaposing and comparing the predator's violence to the violence of colonialism would be really thematically fascinating. On the other side, actually having Colonial Marines facing off against a predator would be pretty cool.

[@atroposmoirai2298]

Very awesome.

[@nicholassas4201]

I would like to see a movie that says the predators start ww3 and fight both sides through out their "organized hunt" I think predators getting humans to start a war for their hunting desires would be awesome!

[@cameronleach5475]

Off topic but in Blade Runner 2049 at 59:16 (on the Blu Ray) there is a shot of a ship reminiscent of the Sulaco. Coinidance or more evidence that the new Alien continuity includes the Blade Runner films?

[@trustymilkshake]

Cameron Leach I wouldn’t mind that, even though the time periods are a bit far off. It might upset some people because everyone badly want alien and predator to be in the same universe, but that would be more of a Ridley Scott thing because a lot of fans wanna decanonize the prequel movies after seeing Covenant.

[@vanstuhlberg7272]

The Predator book If It Bleeds is a collection of short stories spanning hundreds of years from Samurai and Vikings through the Civil War and the Wild West. The Story may Blood Pave My Way Home is set during WWI, but it is in Mexico following U.S. Calvary hunting Pancho Villa. I think having a Predator movie set in the past playing a part in real life events is such a cool idea.

[@sandrahall1867]

Beautifully read.....

[@tacoenvy]

I remember going out of town to my grandmas and stopping at the comic store and picking book 1 and 2 up of this series and going to her house and the face she made when she asked to see my new comics and flipped through the pages