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Geek Tyrant
3 days ago
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Review: PREDATOR: KILLER OF KILLERS is an Ultra-Violent, Visually Striking Evolution of the Franchise — GeekTyrant
Predator: Killer of Killers is an absolute blast! It's brutal, beautifully animated, and emotionally rich in ways I honestly didn't expect going in. This thing does not hold back. From the opening scene to the final surprising frame, the movie barrels forward with a savage intensity that makes it feel like you're being hunted right alongside its characters. The violence is unapologetic, the action is jaw-dropping, and the whole experience feels like someone finally decided to let the Predator franchise be as bold, artistic, and brutal as it was always meant to be. What really hooked me, though, were the three distinct stories that make up this anthology. Each one focuses on a different warrior throughout history. 'The Shield', 'The Sword', and 'The Bullet', and they're all three are not only packed with killer action, but also grounded in emotional stakes that give the chaos weight. Whether it's the Viking raider guiding her young son on a bloody quest for revenge, the ninja in feudal Japan who turns against his Samurai brother in a brutal battle for succession, or the WWII pilot staring down cosmic death in skies, the writing never skimps. I found myself fully invested in each of them, not just for how they fight, but why. The character development across the anthology is strong, especially given the limited runtime for each segment. There's a sense of intimacy in the awesome storytelling, even when the action ramps up to an eleven, that makes each chapter feel personal and mythic at the same time. Each of the settings feel immersive and meaningful to the story being told. These aren't just action vignettes, they're reflections of the characters and the cultures they come from. Then there's the incredible animation. Director Dan Trachtenberg explained that the style was inspired by the concept art from the live-action Predator films, and you can really see it. It has this rich, painterly quality that gives it a kind of storybook-for-grownups look. The action in the film is stylized and theatrical, like you're watching a violent ballet unfold in slow motion… before it all explodes in blood and flame. Each segment feels like a visual poem about death and survival. There's an badass elegance to how they're built with tight structure, great pacing, haunting atmosphere, and then the Predators show up and wreck everything in the most spectacular fashion. The final act, where all the stories tie together, is where the film kicks into a whole new gear of awesomeness. The ending is one insane, fist-pumping beat after another, and it was incredibley greakin' amazing! I also love how the movie expands the Predator universe. This isn't just another cat-and-mouse hunt. Predator: Killer of Killers takes the core idea of a Predator hunting the fiercest warriors and uses it as a lens to explore humanity… our pain, our pride, our violence. It respects the lore while pushing it into new, exciting territory. If this is where the franchise is headed, I'm all in. Let Trachtenberg run wild with it for as long as he wants. Honestly, I wish I could've seen this on the big screen. It's just too damn cool to be confined to a streaming service. Between the jaw-dropping animation, the emotional storytelling, and the sheer scale of its ambition, Predator: Killer of Killers isn't just one of the best Predator films, it's one of the most artistically awesome entries in the sci-fi action genre.
Geek Culture
4 days ago
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- Geek Culture
Predator: Killer of Killers
There's no denying how much of an impact the Predator franchise has left on the monster movie genre, evolving from its humble beginnings in 1987 with a relatively straightforward, almost slasher movie-like premise, to a massively successful series of films spanning time, space and even crossing over to another franchise, pitting man against monster across Earth and beyond. Still, there was a space that even the titular apex hunter had yet to conquer – the animated one – or at least until now, as the franchise's latest outing, Predator: Killer of Killers , not only aims to break new ground in the field of animated films, but to also bundle three stories into one with its ambitious anthology format, featuring different Predators on the hunt across three periods of human history. But as with its predecessors, it's the humans and not the alien hunters who continue to take centre stage, as the ugly creatures remain mostly cloaked and in the shadows across the film's three short story segments: The Shield sees a Viking raiding party led by Ursa and her son Anders taking revenge on an opposing faction led by Zorun, a brutal warlord responsible for the death of the shield-maiden's father; The Sword focuses on a pair of brothers in feudal Japan forced to go against each other after a childhood betrayal; and The Bullet, which follows an aspiring pilot during World War II as his squadron encounters something in the sky far deadlier than the German Luftwaffe. Despite literally being in the title of the show and placed front and centre in promotional material, each Predator variant across the three chapters is mostly left on the sidelines, delegated until the closing minutes of its associated story for the big reveal and final showdown. Granted, the little screentime given to each hunter is certainly impactful, as not only do each Predator look intimidating in their own right, but each also fits nicely into their respective timelines. Take the Vikings' Predator, for example, a massive, muscle-bound brute that leaves viewers questioning how it could have even kept to the shadows in the first place, decked out in appropriately low-tech weaponry (for a Predator, at least), armed with a single hand-cranked shockwave device in place of its missing right arm. There is still advanced equipment used by the creature, but the story focuses more on the ancient fight, as the Viking age brings the franchise the furthest back the series has gone, since its 1719 setting in 2022's Prey . This same level of culturally appropriate detail extends to the two other hunters as well, with the Japan-era Predator equipped with all the stealth-centric tools fitting of a ninja during the time period, or the technologically advanced spaceship which stalks the skies of World War II, leading to an intense chapter set almost exclusively in the air. That being said, with the majority of each chapter focuses on the story of human conflict, the film ultimately falls victim to its own ambitions, as by cramming three stories into a short 90-minute runtime, the speedy pace of each means that there simply isn't enough time for audiences to develop any sort of emotional attachment to the newly introduced characters. To put it another way, it's tough to truly grasp the Viking Ursa's pain and anger when the backstory of her father's death lasts no longer than five minutes, or the sting of a brother's betrayal when their shared relationship is only depicted on-screen via a short montage. Frankly, the movie would have benefited more if it had been spread across more fleshed-out episodes as a miniseries instead. Granted, when the action does kick in, it's truly a sight to behold, with decapitations, dismemberments, and disembowelment alike as the Predator makes quick and gory work of almost all who stand in its way, supplemented by a fluid stepped animation style similar to that seen in the recent Spider-verse films from Sony's Spider-Man series. Still, it's simultaneously satisfying yet disappointing to see what is supposedly the world's greatest hunters get outsmarted by a bunch of mere humans, although, as the film's title so aptly puts it, it takes a killer to kill a killer. Yet, amidst all the glorious animated bloodshed occurring on screen, one can't help but wonder how much more epic the action would look if the film were made in live-action instead. As impressive as the film's animated scenes are, it can't emulate the same visceral feel of seeing actual blood and guts (or at least, CGI-ed ones) pouring out of an unfortunate soul as they scream in agony. And for a franchise so rooted in graphic violence, the shift to animation, while offering a new perspective, does unfortunately present a step down in terms of its thrill-factor. Despite its missteps and missed opportunities, it's still heartening to see an almost 40-year-old franchise continuing to take risks to freshen up the monster movie formula. With its comparatively 'family-friendlier' visual style that's more accessible while still retaining on-brand amounts of violence, along with some interesting nods along the way to other shows in the franchise, Predator: Killer of Killers serves as a commendable starting point for those looking to dip their toes into the franchise, while still offering something refreshing for long time series veterans, just don't expect its move to animation to blow anyone's minds, well, apart from some of the unfortunate on-screen victims. So what's the point of this film? Aside from bringing audiences a closer look at the various Predators across time, look out for a blink and you'll miss it cameo from a franchise favourite character. Given Trachtenberg's larger involvement in the franchise, with his live-action Predator: Badlands out later this year, this could jolly well be his attempt at bringing back a prey he has an affinity for. Summary Predator: Killer of Killers pits man against monster in the yet-to-be-conquered animation space, and while there are no true winners, the film itself included, it's always something special when a franchise chooses to break convention and try something new, no matter the success of the final result. Story - 7/10 Direction - 7.5/10 Characterisation - 6.5/10 Geek Satisfaction - 7/10 Kevin is a reformed PC Master Race gamer with a penchant for franchise 'duds' like Darksiders III and Dead Space 3 . He has made it his life-long mission to play every single major game release – lest his wallet dies trying. Disney+ Predator Predator Killer of Killers Review
Geek Tyrant
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Geek Tyrant
Cool Behind the Scenes Featurette for PREDATOR: KILLER OF KILLERS and New Poster Art — GeekTyrant
Hulu has released a new featurette for director Dan Trachtenberg's animated Predator anthology series Predator: Killer of Killers , and it offers a cool and exciting behind-the-scenes look at the making of the badass-looking project. I also included three posters. Each one represent one of the episodes of the three-part anthology that puts the focus in Yautja warriors hunting human prey across world history. It's also confirmed in the video that all three of these stories will connect with each other. The director also explains that the animation style of the anthology was inspired by the concept art that he was seeing for the live action films, and he wanted to see that style brought to life. Here's the synopsis: 'The anthology story follows three of the fiercest warriors in human history: a Viking raider guiding her young son on a bloody quest for revenge, a ninja in feudal Japan who turns against his Samurai brother in a brutal battle for succession, and a WWII pilot who takes to the sky to investigate an otherworldly threat to the Allied cause. 'But while all these warriors are killers in their own right, they are merely prey for their new opponent – the ultimate killer of killers.' The voice cast includes Lindsay LaVanchy, Louis Ozawa, Rick Gonzalez, and Michael Biehn. Trachtenberg co-directed this project alongside Josh Wassung while on location for Predator: Badlands . He said: 'We were writing the script for [ Killer of Killers ] while we were prevising stuff on [ Badlands ], and then [once on location] in New Zealand, on the way to shoot [ Badlands ], we would remote with everyone back here and [watch footage] thanks to Starlink.' It's set to premiere as a Hulu exclusive on June 6th, 2025.
Geek Tyrant
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Tyrant
Retro Trailer For George A. Romero and Stephen King's 1982 Horror Film CREEPSHOW — GeekTyrant
This week's retro trailer is for the the classic 1982 anthology horror film Creepshow directed by George A. Romero and written by Stephen King, paying tribute to the EC horror comics of the 1950s. The movie is structured as a comic book come to life, with five distinct and macabre tales, each steeped in dark humor, supernatural justice, and gruesome consequences. The segments range from a vengeful father rising from the grave in 'Father's Day,' to a meteorite turning a lonely man into a moss-covered monstrosity in 'The Lonesome Death of Jordy Verrill,' played by King himself. Other tales include a cuckolded man seeking revenge with a watery twist, a mysterious crate housing a ravenous creature, and a wealthy recluse battling cockroaches in a sterile penthouse. Framed by a wraparound story about a young boy punished for reading horror comics, Creepshow uses comic panel transitions, animated effects, and exaggerated colors to evoke its pulp roots. With a cast that includes Hal Holbrook, Adrienne Barbeau, Leslie Nielsen, Ted Danson, and E.G. Marshall, the film blends camp and dread to deliver a delightfully grotesque viewing experience. Creepshow stands out as a cult classic not only for its creative storytelling and practical effects, but also for capturing the twisted fun of horror in its most playful and gruesome form.
The Review Geek
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Review Geek
Has Love, Death & Robots been renewed for Season 5? Here's what we know:
Renewed Or Cancelled? Love, Death & Robots is a unique animated anthology that spans numerous different styles and tones across its expansive – but short – episodes. With some thematically sound chapters and a lot of great ideas, if you're a fan of the show you may be wondering if this one's been renewed or cancelled. What is Love, Death & Robots about? Love, Death & Robots is an animated anthology, centering around the three concepts from its title – love, death and robots. Sometimes these chapters feature all three, while other times we're graced with more ambiguous and open-ended chapters. Volume 4 is arguably the weakest of the bunch, with episodes centering largely around sentient cats, alien invasions and humanity coming together to stop bigger threats. We have extensive coverage of Love, Death & Robots across the site, including recaps for every episode. You can find that HERE! Has Love, Death & Robots been renewed for season 5? At the time of writing, Netflix have not renewed Love, Death & Robots for season 5! Given how wildly popular this show is, and the seemingly limitless possibilities for more, this may well have been a no-brainer for the streaming giants though. With some shows, cancellations or renewals happen quickly. Other times, it can take months before a decision over a show's future is made. So far, Love, Death & Robots has had a mixed reaction from critics and audiences alike to its fifth season, with many commenting (including ourselves) that the plot recycles the same ideas and it doesn't hit the same heights we've seen in seasons past. Given the way this show is set up, we're predicting that this will be renewed for a fifth season. The series has been a flagship animated series for Netflix and given the strong completion rate accompanying this one, it seems like it'll only be a matter of time before it gets the nod. However, we could be completely wrong, given Netflix do love to cancel a lot of their originals, so take our prediction with a pinch of salt! What we know about season 5 so far: Barely anything is known about season 5 at this point, given Netflix have not announced a sequel. It would seem that there would be around 10 episodes, each ranging between 5-15 minutes in length. Expect some returning Directors and more thought provoking ideas to bleed through. We could also see more sequels to previous chapters or some new stand-out stories too. We'll have to wait and see. Are you excited to see Love, Death & Robots return for a fifth season? Or have you had enough of this animated anthology? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!
