The Predator

2018 film directed by Shane Black
Movie film Q25461297
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The Predator

Summary

The Predator is a film[1]. It has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[2]

Key Facts

  • The Predator's instance of is recorded as film[3].
  • The Predator was directed by Shane Black[4].
  • Shane Black wrote the screenplay for The Predator[5].
  • Fred Dekker wrote the screenplay for The Predator[6].
  • Thomas brothers wrote the screenplay for The Predator[7].
  • The Predator's composer is recorded as Henry Jackman[8].
  • The Predator's genre is speculative fiction film[9].
  • The Predator's genre is action film[10].
  • The Predator's genre is science fiction action film[11].
  • The Predator's genre is science fiction film[12].
  • The Predator's genre is black comedy film[13].
  • The Predator's genre is horror film[14].
  • The Predator's genre is suspense film[15].
  • The Predator's genre is thriller film[16].
  • The Predator's genre is monster film[17].
  • The Predator's genre is comedy horror film[18].
  • The Predator's genre is comedy film[19].
  • The Predator's genre is adventure film[20].
  • The Predator followed Predators[21].
  • The Predator was followed by Prey[22].
  • A cast member of The Predator was Boyd Holbrook[23].
  • A cast member of The Predator was Olivia Munn[24].
  • A cast member of The Predator was Thomas Jane[25].
  • A cast member of The Predator was Jake Busey[26].
  • A cast member of The Predator was Trevante Rhodes[27].

Body

Authorship and Creation

The Predator was produced by John Davis[28]. It was directed by Shane Black[4]. Screenwriters include Shane Black[5], Fred Dekker[6], and Thomas brothers[7]. Cast members include Boyd Holbrook[23], Olivia Munn[24], Thomas Jane[25], Jake Busey[26], Trevante Rhodes[27], and Keegan-Michael Key[29].

Publication

Publication dates include September 14, 2018[30] and September 13, 2018[31]. The original language of The Predator was English[32]. Genres include speculative fiction film[9], action film[10], science fiction action film[11], science fiction film[12], black comedy film[13], and horror film[14]. Its part of the series is recorded as Predator[33]. It was distributed by video on demand[34].

Subject and Themes

The Predator's part of the series is recorded as Predator[33].

Reception

Reviews include 5/10[35], 34%[36], 48/100[37], and 5.3/10[38].

Adaptations and Inspiration

The Predator followed Predators[21]. It was followed by Prey[22].

Why It Matters

The Predator has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[2] It is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [3] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [5] . wikidata.org.
  4. [6] . wikidata.org.
  5. [7] . wikidata.org.
  6. [8] . wikidata.org.
  7. [9] . wikidata.org.
  8. [10] . wikidata.org.
  9. [11] . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.
  26. [29] . wikidata.org.
  27. [28] . wikidata.org.
  28. [33] . wikidata.org.
  29. [32] . wikidata.org.
  30. [34] . wikidata.org.
  31. [35] . Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  32. [36] . wikidata.org.
  33. [37] . wikidata.org.
  34. [38] . IMDb. wikidata.org.
  35. [30] . IMDb. Retrieved . imdb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  36. [31] . IMDb. Retrieved . imdb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [2] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [39] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Mtrcb rating R-16
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