Predator (1987)

Our first pit stop in the ’80s Cult Movies lap is Predator, and we’re joined by Mark Hofmeyer (Deep Blue Sea: The Podcast; Movies, Films & Flix) to talk all about it! After discussing another franchise with a naming convention as messed up as F&F, Mark pitches True Detective: Season 5 before we (finally) return to crazy credits. We discuss the evolution of the predator’s costume and design, the way the movie subverts ’80s masculinity tropes, and how it’s more of a slasher than an action movie. Mark asks: what would we wear when entering the jungle? We talk about the simplicity of the story (and why that’s key to the movie’s success), we compare Predator to other R-rated action movies, and we debate whether or not the Yautja are bullies. Mark tells a crazy story about arm wrestling. Joey acts (understandably?) bratty about the ordeals he endured to watch this movie. We pick out the most ’80s things about Predator and recast the movie with today’s actors. Mark says sometimes more is, in fact, more. We talk about Mark’s latest Film Theorists video. Email us: [email protected] Visit our Patreon page at patreon.com/2fast2forever.  Show your support at the 2 Fast 2 Forever shop! Extra special shout-out to Alex Elonen, Nick Burris, Brian Rodriguez (High School Slumber Party), Michael McGahon, Lane Middleton, Jason Rainey, Wes Hampton, Mike Gallier, Josh Buckley (Whole Lotta Wolves), Michael Moser, Christian Larson, Terra New One, Aaron Woloszyn, and Randy Carter for joining at the “Interpol’s Most Wanted” level or above! Intro music by Nico Vasilo. Interlude and outro music by Wes Hampton.