Predator (1987) - The Creature That Nearly Ruined the Movie!

🎬 Predator (1987) became one of the most iconic action and sci-fi movies of the 1980s — but its legendary creature almost looked completely different. The original Predator design failed while filming was already underway in the Mexican jungle. Jean-Claude Van Damme left the production, the creature was scrapped, and filming was disrupted while the team searched for a solution. Then Stan Winston stepped in. With a surprising suggestion from James Cameron, the Predator was completely redesigned into the terrifying creature we know today. 🎥 In this behind-the-scenes look at the making of Predator, discover the abandoned original creature, the troubled jungle shoot, Stan Winston’s legendary redesign, Kevin Peter Hall’s difficult performance inside the suit, and the technology behind the Predator’s famous thermal vision. From a production crisis to one of cinema’s most recognizable movie monsters — this is the incredible story of how Predator was made. 🍿 Subscribe for more behind-the-scenes stories, production secrets and fascinating stories from classic movies.