Predator 2 (1990)
Release Year: 1990
Nation: United States of America
Alternative Title: Predator II
Director: Stephen Hopkins
Writer: Jim Thomas, John Thomas
Production & Genre
Producer(s):
Companies: 20th Century Fox, Davis Entertainment, Lawrence Gordon Productions, Silver Pictures
Genre: Action, Science Fiction, Thriller
Awards & Similar
Awards: N/A
Similar:
Keywords
Keywords: alien, alien invasion, creature, extraterrestrial technology, invisible, los angeles, california, predator, war on drugs
Story
In the grimy streets of war-torn Los Angeles, a relentless alien predator arrives seeking human prey. Mike Harrigan (Danny Glover), a no-nonsense police chief, finds himself in the middle of this deadly game of cat and mouse when he starts investigating mysterious murders that bear the hallmarks of an extraterrestrial creature. As the predator stalks him and his team through the city's drug-infested underbelly, Harrigan must use all his skills and resources to outsmart the invisible hunter before it's too late.
Summary
Predator 2 is a science fiction action thriller directed by Stephen Hopkins and released in 1990. It serves as a sequel to the original Predator (1987), expanding upon the mythology of the titular extraterrestrial hunters. Set amidst the backdrop of Los Angeles' crime-ridden streets, the film explores themes of survival, desperation, and the urban jungle's brutal nature through its depiction of both human and alien adversaries. While not reaching the heights of the original in terms of action sequences or character development, Predator 2 offers an engaging blend of science fiction, horror, and crime drama elements that fans of the franchise may appreciate.
