the alien in Predators

[Origami Unicorn]

hey,

I just find this out, the alien that chases Edwin is a slightly modified version of the original, abandoned Predator design from 1987. I can see that but do you think that it was a good idea(design)?

-Xander

 

[Cybertron Pred]

hey,

I just find this out, the alien that chases Edwin is a slightly modified version of the original, abandoned Predator design from 1987. I can see that but do you think that it was a good idea?

-Xander

yea adds more wild life in the film, i think they added that as just another creature or somthing

 

[Origami Unicorn]

yea adds more wild life in the film, i think they added that as just another creature or somthing

I meant the design but I agree with you

 

[Mr Black]

I was hoping they'd identify it as a new alien, I almost thought it was a Xenomorph when it was dodging through the trees after edwin.

 

[Origami Unicorn]

I was hoping they'd identify it as a new alien, I almost thought it was a Xenomorph when it was dodging through the trees after edwin.

yeah it was kind of xeno-ey

 

[Moore31601]

You can see that alien in the 2 disc collectors edition of Predator.

 

[Garo Predator]

Thats what I thought at first but when you see a body shot of it you realize its just an alien.

 

[thebigbadwolf]

lol funny u brought it up, first time i seen it, i was like, OMG !! THATS the original P1, i told my friends,
it wss pretty cool seeing it and it "alive" on film, so surprised !

 

[Cybertron Pred]

do any of you think it will make an appearance in the sequel to predators

 

[JehdinThwei]

Here is what the original Predator (1987) was going to look like before they changed it. Photos posted for comparison.

So I believe you are correct that the alien in RRs film is a throwback. I sure am glad they changed the design for P1

 

[boca]

If they'd went with that original design in 1986/87, this board wouldn't exist. Or if it did, it would be a tribute board to Sci-fi B movies.

The final design of the Predator is an utter masterstroke by Stan Winston. When you look at the design they settled on, it looks as fresh and realistic now as it did when they filmed it over 24 years ago. Not many things age as well as Stan Winston's pred.

 

[punhulk]

i liked it in the film i thought it was funny to see it come running out

kind of nostalgic touch in my opinion even though it never made it to the big screen

 

[vgfett]

I'm surprised they didn't make it do a jumping roundhouse kick in honor of Van Damme.

 

[A Hunters Moon]

Man that old design was horrible. I never actually knew it got to filming. Yeesh, I'd of dropped dead of laughter if that thing had walked onto set. Thank god Stand stepped in.

 

[ptgreek]

hey,

I just find this out, the alien that chases Edwin is a slightly modified version of the original, abandoned Predator design from 1987. I can see that but do you think that it was a good idea(design)?

-Xander

Whoa ..where did you hear that from ? We spoke to Nicotero ...that isnt what he intended ..in fact they actually have a name for this alien ...I forgot what they called it ...I'll ask today and let you know

 

[MProjects]

Whoa ..where did you hear that from ? We spoke to Nicotero ...that isnt what he intended ..in fact they actually have a name for this alien ...I forgot what they called it ...I'll ask today and let you know

Isn't it called the "stick man alien" or something like that? pretty sure i heard that name around some where for the name of that creature.

 

[battlerattle]

Sorry to be a buzzkill for all of you lovely folks, and I mean this in the nicest possible way---but the "river ghost" alien that chases Topher in Predators is in no way supposed to be, nor was it ever designed after the original unused predator suit from the first film. I'd like to think you guys would have an eye for these details, especially with the pictures being posted in this thread, but the two aliens look absolutely nothing alike. Take another look, you'll see what I'm saying. It's obvious this is an entirely different creature design! If I can find a pic of the new one I'll post it here, but hopefully you'll all get to see it better on dvd soon. I know there was a rumor that it was supposed to be, but that's all it was, a rumor. The alien in the film is just another species dropped on this hunting planet, that came from one of the crates and was being hunted as well.
Besides, why would you WANT that creature to look like the old one? That design sucks! The river ghost creature is a lot cooler! Wish they did a movie just about the river ghost!
Anyway, don't hate me, just trying to clarify and being civil about it!
Great forum guys, I'll definitely be sticking around to enjoy all the features you guys have here!

BR

 

[sandrok]

I tried my best to get good pics but it didnt turn out to well.

 

[Unforgiven Hunter]

This is what was chasing Topher, and as you can tell it looks nothing like the un-used predator design.

-Chris

 

[newpred]

so lets get to it . Whos gonna make these for us lol. I like it especially the clear pics unforgiven posted. I want to know its history now