Who's signature style of directing would you like to see for a Predator film? Personally, I'd love to see Denis Villeneuve. I love his style or Blade Runner and think a world like that, whether set in the present or future would work great for a Predator film.
Guillermo de Toro - I love his style of monsters. Blade II, Hellboy II, Pacific Rim... nuff said.
Denis Villeneuve is my dream director for a new AvP film.
For Predator... Kathryn Bigelow probably first and foremost. Russo Brothers I believe would do a bang-up job too.
I think I'm gonna say Blomkamp. If he did a Predator movie that felt like some of the fights from the Halo 3 trailers he did, or like the fights from District 9, I think it'd be great.
Predator?
Scott Cooper
Gareth Evans, Joe Carnahan, Robert Rodriguez, Chad Stahelski
those are some names that come to mind
Paul Verhoeven!
Antoine Fuqua for a P1 style. Because Tears of the Sun.
David Fincher for a P2 style. He's got that gritty city feel down, and he can get dirty.
Villeneuve for a border war predator film in the spirit of Sicario. Although he needs to be doing the next Alien movie.
Paul Greengrass for a government response centered predator film. Dead swat teams, interrogations, government laboratories, etc. The interesting stuff p4 tried to include but sucked at.
And somebody else to do a Punisher/Predator crossover in the tone of End of Days. I don't know if Todd Phillips could pull it off, but I'd be willing to give him a try after Joker.
Vince Gilligan
Coen Brothers
I know they are both a stretch for ever taking on a Predator flick, especially the Coen bro's, but I'd gladly pay money to see them take on the challenge. I'd settle for scripts from either at this point. Just give me western vibes with a Predator story.
David Fincher would be amazing for a gritty futuristic city setting though, as stated above.
Blomkamp for AVP reboot or a Predator movie set on a hunting planet again.
Vince Gilligan or Denis Villeneuve
Not Shane Black
I'm loving the look and direction so far for No Time To Die. Cary Fukunaga would be another great choice. He did a phenomenal job with True Detective.
I wonder what Ridley Scott's Predator would be like?!
Predator gey drama...
Quote from: Master on Feb 15, 2020, 09:58:41 PM
Predator gey drama...
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Although clearly a better choice than Shane Black. I love Riddles but I wouldn't want him near Predator to be honest.
I thought Shane Black would have done better because of his experience with 80s/90s action flicks but definitely not the case. There were some good bits in The Predator but no denying it was a mess. They should have known better than to want to cram as much crap into the movie. It becomes too convoluted along with a few questionable decisions on certain concepts.
I don't think Ridley could capture the right tone for a Predator flick either though.
Guillermo del Toro.
Quote from: PredBabe on Feb 15, 2020, 07:23:28 AM
Vince Gilligan
Coen Brothers
I know they are both a stretch for ever taking on a Predator flick, especially the Coen bro's, but I'd gladly pay money to see them take on the challenge. I'd settle for scripts from either at this point. Just give me western vibes with a Predator story.
David Fincher would be amazing for a gritty futuristic city setting though, as stated above.
Blomkamp for AVP reboot or a Predator movie set on a hunting planet again.
Blomkamp would be great as I really enjoyed how he made the audience care for the characters in the story (District 9 and Chappie, IMO). Add in his passion for sci-fi...that would be great to see.
Fincher without any studio giving him crap about the script or steering production would be great to see. I think he could bring the darkness and grittiness to the film even in a more jungle-type setting.
I liked his short film "Firebase". The work has its own merits, but sometimes I feel it as "a supernatural equivalent of Predator".
Forget the A-listers, nobody will want to touch this franchise.
I would vote for Neil Marshall.
Quote from: Wweyland on Feb 17, 2020, 09:25:14 PM
Forget the A-listers, nobody will want to touch this franchise.
I guess you missed the part where the OP said "Dream Director" ;D
Quote from: Valaquen on Feb 14, 2020, 08:51:29 PM
Paul Verhoeven!
Well, L.A. from P2 felt allot like Detroit from Robocop. The choice is splendid indeed.
If there is anyone who can fulfill the dream, it is Mr. John Carpenter. because:1. he directed The Thing,inwhich produced a magnificent sequel that aligned with the original. 2.The thing being the most notable sci-fi movie of all time.
He should have the opportunity to direct a prequel film to Predator in which we see the direct, followup to the original film.
It would be a perfect send off to both the director and to the franchise.
Quote from: acrediblesource on Feb 20, 2020, 01:49:17 AM
If there is anyone who can fulfill the dream, it is Mr. John Carpenter. because:1. he directed The Thing,inwhich produced a magnificent sequel that aligned with the original. 2.The thing being the most notable sci-fi movie of all time.
He should have the opportunity to direct a prequel film to Predator in which we see the direct, followup to the original film.
It would be a perfect send off to both the director and to the franchise.
The Thing being the most notable sci-fi movie of all time? Don't get me wrong, I just madly, madly love The Thing, passionately so, top-5 for me, but you don't feel anything in sci-fi is more notable than it?
I'd say The thing is one of the most notable monster movies of all time. But if you expand the genre scope to science fiction, I'd say there are many notable movies.
Quote from: Immortan Jonesy on Feb 20, 2020, 02:54:35 AM
I'd say The thing is one of the most notable monster movies of all time. But if you expand the genre scope to science fiction, I'd say there are many notable movies.
Ah, yes, good one, "monster movie" indeed works better.
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Quote from: Immortan Jonesy on Feb 20, 2020, 02:54:35 AM
I'd say The thing is one of the most notable monster movies of all time. But if you expand the genre scope to science fiction, I'd say there are many notable movies.
Ah, yes, good one, "monster movie" indeed works better.
To be precise....yes. Thats exactly what i meant. A little too passionate i was. Lots of other good sci-fi...of course.
Don Bluth
- A Spaghetti Western set in the Predator universe directed by Quentin Tarantino. It will be called "Predator Unchained".
- A Predator 2 prequel, filmed with the one-shot technique, called "1715". Directed by Sam Mendes, 1715 is an origin story revealing how this piece of antiquity become a Predator's trophy.
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Quote from: acrediblesource on Feb 20, 2020, 04:14:51 PM
Quote from: Voodoo Magic on Feb 20, 2020, 03:06:54 AM
Quote from: Immortan Jonesy on Feb 20, 2020, 02:54:35 AM
I'd say The thing is one of the most notable monster movies of all time. But if you expand the genre scope to science fiction, I'd say there are many notable movies.
Ah, yes, good one, "monster movie" indeed works better.
To be precise....yes. Thats exactly what i meant. A little too passionate i was. Lots of other good sci-fi...of course.
You're good. I... we... can all get a little nitpicky here. ;D
Quote from: Immortan Jonesy on Feb 21, 2020, 02:14:01 AM
- A Spaghetti Western set in the Predator universe directed by Quentin Tarantino. It will be called "Predator Unchained".
- A Predator 2 prequel, filmed with the one-shot technique, called "1715". Directed by Sam Mendes, 1715 is an origin story revealing how this piece of antiquity become a Predator's trophy.
(https://i.imgur.com/gBMiX3C.jpg)
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Quote from: acrediblesource on Feb 20, 2020, 01:49:17 AM
If there is anyone who can fulfill the dream, it is Mr. John Carpenter. because:1. he directed The Thing,inwhich produced a magnificent sequel that aligned with the original. 2.The thing being the most notable sci-fi movie of all time.
He should have the opportunity to direct a prequel film to Predator in which we see the direct, followup to the original film.
It would be a perfect send off to both the director and to the franchise.
He's actually a dream director I wanted to see team up with Cameron and do a Terminator film because Cameron admitted he was influenced by Halloween when he made the first Terminator. Carpenter can bring the horror and action into one. I could get behind him doing a Predator film
Me. I'll Google how to make a movie after I get the job haha
After seeing 13 hours, I actually wouldn't mind having Michael Bay make a Predator movie. Just a bare bones predator movie with just a group of humans fighting against one predator. A movie that doesn't delve into predator lore (since every time a movie tries that, fans hate it) There's more tension and suspense in 13 hours than there is in most horror movies I've seen in the past few years.
But what about copious amounts of linkin park and over-tanned miami booty?
Zack Snyder. Michael Bay is a close second.
Or Ridley Scott but in one of his famous Epics. Gladiator versus Predator.
It would have to be a director who's young or at least enthusiastic. Neill Blomkamp and Guillermo del Toro are the only two that pop into mind.
Years ago I'd say not Ridley Scott but Tony Scott.
Jeunet.
How about Chad Stahelski?
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Mar 13, 2020, 08:32:20 AM
How about Chad Stahelski?
Hmm. Stroke of genius or colossal mistake? Chad directs gun-fu John Wick action well, but can he handle less frenetic action mixed with horror and suspense?
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Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Mar 13, 2020, 08:32:20 AM
How about Chad Stahelski?
Hmm. Stroke of genius or colossal mistake? Chad directs gun-fu John Wick action well, but can he handle less frenetic action mixed with horror and suspense?
Chad reminds me of John Woo. Actually, the John Wick Trilogy reminds me of John Woo and his movies.
Quote from: razeak on Mar 08, 2020, 10:20:20 PM
Me. I'll Google how to make a movie after I get the job haha
:D
I know it's been a long time since Dog Soldiers but I'd still be down for Neil Marshall on a Predator movie.
Quote from: Wweyland on Feb 17, 2020, 09:25:14 PMForget the A-listers, nobody will want to touch this franchise.
I would vote for Neil Marshall.
True. No A-lister wants "sloppy seconds" over a franchise someone else already made their name on.
But I'd hate Neil Marshall (or ANY fanboy-type eg. Blompkamp or Paul W.S. Anderson) to be involved too. They may love and respect the franchise but their love overshadows their seriousness as filmmakers IMO. Get someone who actually has GROWN-UP TALENT and who will treat it like a REAL feature film and not a silly little fanboy. And for God's sake, get Jim & Thomas back to write it.[/size]
Its funny; if I were to pick the names of any currently working directors who would be a good fit for a Predator movie, the two that come to mind would be Robert Rodriguez and Shane Black. :D
Predators was ok, but overall really didn't leave any impression on me (I thought the first half was pretty solid, but found that it really lost steam in the second half–also, I know Rodriguez didn't personally direct the film but we was pulling a lot of the strings) and I flat out hated The Predator.
It'll never happen but... a Paul Verhoeven/Ed Neumeier Predator movie playing up the over the top voiolence and leaning into the satirical elements of Robocop and Starship Troopers would very much be my jam.
They should let Sam Raimi take a crack at it:
Predator voice mimicry: <"You said you loved me, Schaef!">
Schaefer: "Baby, You got a Lot uglier."
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They should let Sam Raimi take a crack at it:
I literally came into this thread to suggest Raimi. Just make it loud, stupid, gory and cool.
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They should let Sam Raimi take a crack at it:
I literally came into this thread to suggest Raimi. Just make it loud, stupid, gory and cool.
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Grooovy
Just bring back John McTiernan and then he teams up with Stephen Hopkins and together they give us Predator 3 in space with Arnold and Danny
Paul Verhoeven... Just imagine it...
Quote from: Lionhart on Jun 05, 2020, 06:43:00 PM
Just bring back John McTiernan and then he teams up with Stephen Hopkins and together they give us Predator 3 in space with Arnold and Danny
McTiernan is on the shit list apparently.
Adam Wingard
Antoine Fuqua
Rian Johnson
Indeed.
John Carpenter for Predator, or for Alien.
I think someone like Neil Marshall is more realistic of getting hired, should a script ever be greenlit again.
I know I'm going to get flamed for this. But I actually think that a guy like James Wan is probably the closest thing we have to a John McTiernan when it comes to action hybrids. I truly believe he could make a good Predator film.
But if I personally could choose just anyone I wanted: Guillermo del Toro, hands down. I'd give him some liberties, even with the lore if need be if he delves deeper into the culture of the Yautja.
Quote from: Local Trouble on Jun 14, 2020, 04:26:57 AM
Rian Johnson
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Rian Johnson
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Guillermo del Toro or GTFO!
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Never. Again.
:laugh:
Władysław Pasikowski
One can dream, right?
Quote from: Master on Jun 17, 2020, 02:47:02 PM
Władysław Pasikowski
One can dream, right?
Would I know him from anything in the US?
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Quote from: Master on Jun 17, 2020, 02:47:02 PM
Władysław Pasikowski
One can dream, right?
Would I know him from anything in the US?
Nope. But, if you are not affraid movies with subtitles, I can give you some titles. Basically, he is THE cult classic director of Polish action movies. Gritty, dark films with lots of action and brilliant dialogue.
I'd be down for that, Master.
This short film makes me believe that Neill Blomkamp has what it takes to direct a Predator movie.
Quote from: OpenMaw on Jun 18, 2020, 01:14:38 AM
I'd be down for that, Master.
I'll make fitting thread in general film discussion later this week and let you know.
How about Pete Travis (DREDD)? Or those two Begian guys that directed BAD BOYS FOR LIFE.
Not a 'dream' choice but realistic.
Quote from: Master on Jun 18, 2020, 11:52:16 AM
Quote from: OpenMaw on Jun 18, 2020, 01:14:38 AM
I'd be down for that, Master.
I'll make fitting thread in general film discussion later this week and let you know.
Sounds good!
Justin Lin
Peter Berg. Hancock, Battleship, The Kingdom. Great action director
Kind of a tangent answer but did anybody see the movie "Triple Frontier" by J.C Chandor?
It's about a group of mercenaries who decide to rob a druglord's stash house full of money, deep in a South American Jungle. Things obviously don't go to plan.
After I watched it though I thought it would have made for such an awesome stealth Predator movie, like if the Predator just appeared about halfway through the movie but the audience didn't know it was a Predator movie.
Quote from: T Dog on Sep 22, 2020, 09:28:58 PM
Kind of a tangent answer but did anybody see the movie "Triple Frontier" by J.C Chandor?
It's about a group of mercenaries who decide to rob a druglord's stash house full of money, deep in a South American Jungle. Things obviously don't go to plan.
After I watched it though I thought it would have made for such an awesome stealth Predator movie, like if the Predator just appeared about halfway through the movie but the audience didn't know it was a Predator movie.
I dig that. Ease the audience in and have the characters discover they're being hunted at the same time the audience realizes what movie they're watching.
Been thinking about something like that. Like a group is going through the jungle hunting bad guys and along the way they loose some guys in such a way the audience doesn't immediately know a 7 foot alien is chasing them. Maybe even have the goons have similar methods to ease the audience in and throw them off. Then they reach the chopper for evac and get shot down, while inside the downed machine the Predator drops down obscured by the metal wreckage and it's only by the clicking and brief glimpses through the chopper's broken hull that we figure out it's a Predator movie. After that the film plays out "normal".
Quote from: Immortan Jonesy on Jun 18, 2020, 03:26:30 AM
This short film makes me believe that Neill Blomkamp has what it takes to direct a Predator movie.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tm0V24IEHao
Came in here to say that, And an Aliens film, then AVP......
I still say Antoine Fuqua.
Quote from: Huggs on Oct 11, 2020, 10:51:34 PM
I still say Antoine Fuqua.
Hell yeah. Love this guy
.....
Michael Bay.
Only he can top the madness of Predator 2.
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Michael Bay.
Only he can top the madness of Predator 2.
Zack Snyder. He loves Uber Macho movies like the original Predator(1987)
James Gunn
Quote from: ace3g on Oct 26, 2020, 10:07:41 PM
James Gunn
Wow, I'm trying to imagine what a James Gunn Predator film would look like!
Seems to me like he's essentially riffing on the structure of the first one with The Suicide Squad, if things actually wind up playing out the way they seem to be. Swapping out the Predator with a mind-controlling alien starfish, of course.
Would like to see Neil Marshall given a chance. I know he was in the running for Predators.
He's been quiet recently however you only have to look at The Descent and Dog Soldiers to see his potential for directing a Predator movie.
Quote from: Master on Feb 14, 2020, 03:02:27 PM
Guillermo de Toro - I love his style of monsters. Blade II, Hellboy II, Pacific Rim... nuff said.
f**k yeah
I really wanted to like them, but I never was able to appreciate his Hellboy movies.
Quote from: Voodoo Magic on Nov 29, 2020, 05:07:42 PM
I really wanted to like them, but I never was able to appreciate his Hellboy movies.
Do you prefer the Neil Marshall one ? I found it entertaining but more forgettable.
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Quote from: Voodoo Magic on Nov 29, 2020, 05:07:42 PM
I really wanted to like them, but I never was able to appreciate his Hellboy movies.
Do you prefer the Neil Marshall one ? I found it entertaining but more forgettable.
It was so slammed I've yet to even give the new Hellboy a shot to be honest.
Neill Blomkamp, and for the Aliens sequel (missing out the sequels, kinda like Dark fate but not f**king terrible) and the cross over.
And let him do Terminator and Robocop while your at it, comic book adaption of Robocop Vs Terminator if done right would be epic.
Of all the Directors out there just now, I feel he has the "used dirty human future" that Cameron stylised in Aliens nailed for current times.
Ridley Scott. Luke Scott. Sylvester Stallone. Mel Gibson
Quote from: RidleyScott99 on Dec 01, 2020, 01:32:04 AM
Ridley Scott. Luke Scott. Sylvester Stallone. Mel Gibson
I bet Mel Gibson would be a great director. I love his movies.
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Quote from: RidleyScott99 on Dec 01, 2020, 01:32:04 AM
Ridley Scott. Luke Scott. Sylvester Stallone. Mel Gibson
I bet Mel Gibson would be a great director. I love his movies.
Apocalypto versus Predator
That would be something worth seeing.
Dan Trachtenberg. ;D
Tarantino. F bombs, lots of gore and tension.
Dan Trachtenberg did a great job, so him or James Cameron, I know it's an odd choice, I just think he could make a good one.