Prey Trailer Hints The Predator Is Breaking Its Own Battle Rule
Prey's latest teaser trailer may establish new rules for the Predator, with big changes overall for the series going forward. The fifth instalment in the Predator franchise is looking to branch away from the pre-established series norms and re-invent itself, this is evident in the change of lead with Naru (Amber Midthunder) being the first female lead of the series — not including Alien Vs Predator. Prey is also using its prequel premise to deliver a fresh take on the solider vs monster idea, which could save the Predator movie franchise.
In previous instalments, especially the first film, Predator has been an entity that hunts for sport, collecting the trophies of men. Throughout Predator it is established that the Yautja species have a code of honor — the best example of this occurring towards the end of Predator 1987, as Billy throws his weapons away, knowing the hunter won't shoot him, his scream confirms his suspicions, indicating that Predator killed him in hand to hand combat. Later in Predator the titular character has Dutch (Arnold Schwarzenegger) beaten, yet he allows him to live and recover before fighting him on even footing. This became a trend for the villain, who kills its enemies fairly and ruthlessly, earning the original Predator's demon tease.
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Along with its other series changes, Prey appears to be altering the Predator itself, hinting at a more violent, less honorable version of the character who breaks its rule of a fair fight. In the Prey teaser, Naru is fleeing the Predator through dense woodland before running out into an open field. Naru runs into a mysterious figure, who is armed with a bow and arrow, they look
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