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The Predator Begins Filming – A First Look At The Cast

At some point people thought it would be a good idea to start making horror films that are PG-13. What a horrible idea that is. One upcoming film that won’t be PG-13 is Shane Black’s ‘The Predator’. In fact, he recently said that “PG-13 is for pussies. Spines bleed… a lot.” ‘The Predator’ will be rater R ! And for that, we thank you Mr. Black. Let’s be honest, part of the genre’s charm is the blood, guts, and lots of other horrifying things. Parents know when their children shouldn’t watch something, it’s common sense. There’s no need to ruin a movie for the rest of us. Luckily, ‘The Predator’ will be filled with violence and gore, just the way we like it. Last we heard Thomas Jane was in final negotiations to star alongside Keegan-Michael Key, Olivia Munn, Trevante Rhodes, and Boyd Holbrook. It is rumored that rapper turned actor Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson will also co-star. ‘The Predator’,

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Feb 20, 2017

From the Crypt

Thomas Jane Joins The Fight Against The Predator

The cast of ‘The Predator’ keeps growing and is only getting better. A few days ago we reported that Sterling K. Brown had joined the cast alongside Keegan-Michael Key, Olivia Munn, Trevante Rhodes, and Boyd Holbrook. THR is reporting that Thomas Jane is in final negotiations to join the fight. Jane is far from a new-comer to the genre. Recently, Jane faced a possessed boy in ‘Incarnate‘. He’s been up against nightmares come to life in ‘Before I Wake‘, giant monsters in ‘The Mist’, survived genetically altered sharks in ‘Deep Blue Sea’, and kicked ass as ‘Punisher’. Shane Black is in the director’s chair for ‘The Predator’ which is being described as both a sequel to the original and a reboot. Black co-wrote the film along with ‘Monster Squad’ writer Fred Dekker. ‘The Predator’ is set to being filming soon and scheduled to open in theaters on February 9, 2018.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Jan 24, 2017

From the Crypt

Sterling Brown Has Joined The Hunt For The Predator

Shane Black’s ‘The Predator‘ is moving full-speed ahead. We last reported that Keegan-Michael Key had join the cast to hunt the Predator. It has now been announced that Sterling K. Brown has joined the fight. Brown recently co-starred in ‘The People v. O.J. Simpson’. Key and Brown join Olivia Munn, Trevante Rhodes, and rapper-turned-actor 50 Cent in ‘The Predator’, set to open in theaters on February 9, 2018 from 20th Century Fox. Another interesting piece of information has surfaced that ‘The Predator’ will have a suburban setting meaning their is a possibility of the film having a high body count. Black will be directing from the script that he co-wrote with Fred Dekker (Night of the Creeps, The Monster Squad).

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Jan 21, 2017

News

Two New Cast Members Will Hunt ‘The Predator’

Shane Black’s ‘The Predator’ will begin filming this winter. With an already impressive cast, the announcement has come that two new names have been added to have been added to the roster for the long-awaited sequel. ‘Westworld’ actor Trevante Rhodes officially joined the cast a few days ago and will co-star as an ex-Marine on a mission to kill the Predator(s). News has arrived that funny man Keegan-Michael Key has signed on to play the role of a man who helps Rhodes and Boyd Holbrook’s characters fight the Predators (Yes, Predators, as in more than one). Key is most well known for co-creating Comedy Central’s ‘Key and Peele’ co-starring Jordan Peele, who recently made his directorial debut with ‘Get Out‘. Hollywood A-Lister Benicio Del Toro is currently in talks to play a role in ‘The Predator’, which one is still unknown. Del Toro has long history of great roles and a lot of talent. He has starred in many films

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Jan 7, 2017

From the Crypt

‘The Predator’ Has Found Its Cinematographer And We Are Impressed

‘The Predator’ has found its cinematographer, Larry Fong, according to SlashFilm. Fong’s most recent project is the upcoming mega monster film ‘Kong: Skull Island‘, which will arrive in theaters on March 10, 2017. ‘Watchman’, ‘Sucker Punch’, ‘Super 8’ and ‘300’ are also on his resume. We last updated you on Shane Black’s ‘The Predator‘ back in October. The film is now taking shape and the cast is list is steadily growing. The most recent star to sign on for the film is actress Olivia Munn. Munn is known for her roles in the ‘The Wedding Ringer’, ‘Dredd’ and ‘Juno’. Munn, who will be playing a scientist, joins Boyd Holbrook (Narcos), and musician-actor 50 Cent. ‘The Predator’ is more of a sequel than a reboot Black has explained. It, “…has to stand on its own two feet, but our goal is to make sure it acknowledges that, yeah, it is 30 years later in the continuity of the story. In other

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Nov 22, 2016

From the Crypt

New Update On Shane Black’s The Predator

We finally have a new update on Shane Black‘s ‘The Predator’, which is the fourth film in the ‘Predator’ franchise, if you don’t count the two ‘AVP’ films. Last we heard, Benicio del Toro had stepped away from the project due to scheduling issues. Now, ‘Narcos’ actor Boyd Holbrook has stepped in to del Toro’s place, but that is not the only casting news. Reportedly, James Franco is eyeing the lead role of “Quinn McKenna”. 50 Cent is said to have also joined the cast. Black told JoBlo that ‘The Predator’ is more of a sequel than a reboot. “…has to stand on its own two feet, but our goal is to make sure it acknowledges that, yeah, it is 30 years later in the continuity of the story. In other words, Dutch Schaefer’s patrol, which was attacked and largely slaughtered, happened 30 years ago in the context of the story. It’s referenced, it’s part of the mythology. In that

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Oct 26, 2016

From the Crypt

Benicio Del Toro May Take On The Predator In The New Reboot

Back in May, we reported that the ‘Predator’ reboot had been given a new 2018 release date. News came today, via Deadline, that actor Benicio Del Toro is currently in talks to star. Del Toro has long history of great roles and a lot of talent. He has starred in many films including ‘Sicario’, ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’, ‘The Wolfman’, ‘Sin City’, and ‘The Usual Suspect’. Del Toro also made a cameo on an episode of ‘Tales from the Crypt’. . ‘The Predator’ will be directed by Shane Black who is very familiar with the 1987 original film. He should be, he was in it. Black played the role of Hawkins and co-starred alongside Arnold Schwarzenegger, who is in talks to return for reboot. Black co-wrote the script with Fred Dekker (Monster Squad). Allegedly, the alien warrior will be getting a redesign for ‘The Predator’, with the intent of making it bigger and badder. Unfortunately, we will have to wait

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Sep 12, 2016

News

The Predator Receives New Release Date

Fans of the Predator franchise have been begging for years to see a new that comes close the quality of the original 1987 masterpiece from John McTiernan. It seems our cries have been heard by writer-director Shane Black. Black is very familiar with the original Predator film. He should be, he starred in it as Hawkins, alongside Arnold Schwarzenegger, who is in talks to return for Black’s film, simply titled as The Predator. It has been said that the alien warrior will be getting a redesign with the intent of making it bigger and badder. Black has had a successful run in Hollywood and is behind films such as Lethal Weapon, Iron Man 3, and the classic horror film The Monster Squad. The Predator was originally set to arrive in theaters on March 2, 2018, but now, a new date has been announced. FOX has moved up the date to February 9, 2018. Even if there is only a month’s

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

May 30, 2016

News

50 Cent To Fight The Predator

Director Shane Black’s Predator sequel is picking up speed and has begun the casting process. We reported back in early March that Arnold Schwarzenegger was in talks to appear in the new film, but he’s not the only celebrity that has now entered negotiations. During a radio interview with 99Jamz UnCensored rapper-actor-entrepreneur 50 Cent let it slip the he’s currently in talks with Black to star in Predator. “I’m working on some new projects. You ever heard of the movie Predator? I might be a part of that project this summer.” Image: swaggamusic.net “Fiddy” (Curtis Jackson) already has an impressive list of roles under his belt. He’s appeared in many films including the boxing drama Southpaw, the comedy Spy, the action film Escape Plan, Get Rich or Die Trying and many more. He’s also a writer and producer. Of course, he’s most well known his music career. Black will be directing off of the script he co-wrote with Fred Dekker.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Apr 10, 2016

News

Arnold Schwarzenegger May Battle The Predator Again

Arnold Schwarzenegger played one of his most iconic roles as “Dutch” in John McTiernan’s 1987 horror/sci-fi classic Predator. The original was the film only of the franchise that Schwarzenegger appeared in, but that may be changing. Word is, Schwarzenegger may be joining the cast for Shane Black’s upcoming sequel, The Predator. Black, who also directed Iron Man 3, is no stranger to the Predator franchise, which spawned several. In fact, Black starred in the 1987 original along side Schwarzenegger. Black played the role of Hawkins, one of the commandos in the film, sent into the jungles of Central America to rescue a group of hostages, only to find themselves hunted by an extraterrestrial warrior. “I haven’t talked with him (Shane Black) yet but I’m going to meet with him for lunch sometime soon.” Schwarzenegger told The Arnold Fans, a Schwarzenegger fan site. “Just as soon as I’m finished with this (Arnold’s Sports Festival) and “The Celebrity Apprentice” and all this

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Mar 7, 2016

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