23 Behind-the-Scenes Gems from the Set of 'Predator'

Step into the sweltering heat of the cinematic jungle with our collection of 23 behind-the-scenes photos and intriguing trivia from the set of the action-packed thriller, "Predator." Thanks to the dedicated curation of CeleryMan7, these snapshots and facts peel back the layers of foliage to reveal the intense work and wild happenings off-camera. Each image and piece of trivia provides a unique insight into the creation of this iconic film, which pitted man against a creature from the stars in a battle of wits and survival.

As we navigate through the underbrush of this listicle, uncover the untold stories of the cast's camaraderie, the on-set challenges, and the special effects wizardry that made "Predator" a standout in the sci-fi action genre. From Arnold Schwarzenegger's on-screen bravado to the innovative techniques that brought the fearsome Predator to life, these behind-the-scenes moments are a treasure trove for fans of the film. A special salute to CeleryMan7 for compiling this exclusive look into the world behind the hunt that has captivated audiences since its release.

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Legendary movie

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Kevin Peter Hall, the 7 ft 3 absolute unit who played the Predator. RIP

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Jesse Ventura and Shane Black taking a breather. Random Shane Black info, he is credited with creating the Lethal Weapon franchise and wrote the first film

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you might know about this.. JCVD was cast as the 1st Predator, due to his 'ability to move like no one else on earth'

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apparently, JCVD hated this red suit that he had to wear and had a myriad of other problems on the set, including clashing with producer Joel Silver, who eventually fired him. One report is that the suit resulted in JCVD constantly dealing with dehydration. shooting in the jungles of Mexico couldn't have helped

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director John McTiernan (also the director of Die Hard and The Hunt for Red October)

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more Kevin Peter Hall

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Stan Winston with the grey beard. Was an SFX wizard who also worked on the Terminator series, Aliens, Jurassic Park 1-3, and The Thing. better pics of him to come

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Arnold with longtime stunt double Peter Kent

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Arnie and Elpidia Carrillo (Anna)

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McTiernan with Carl Weathers and Bill Duke

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Stan Winston next to KPH

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Danish actor Sven-Ole Thorsen on the left.. who appeared in nearly every Arnold action movie as an actor and/or stuntman. Perhaps most notably in The Running Man and Conan the Barbarian.. also is in Gladiator

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same exact prop gun used in both movies

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