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Unused Prop for Alternate Ending Suggests ‘The Predator’ Almost Tied Itself into the ‘Alien’ Franchise

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We know that The Predator was at one point going to end *way* differently, with Arnold Schwarzenegger returning to the franchise for a cameo appearance that never happened because, well, Arnold really wasn’t interested in doing it. Schwarzenegger didn’t care to reprise the role of Dutch for a mere cameo in the film, so it never ended up happening.

Instead, the film ends with Boyd Holbrook finding himself a badass new Predator-killing exo-suit in the form of the Iron Man-style “Predator Killer,” but a highly interesting unused prop from the production suggests that the film’s ending was originally going to tie The Predator into the Alien franchise; the two franchises, of course, have linked up in the past.

Images of the prop have been shared by artists Sara Villarreal and Jon K. Miller on Instagram (via AvP Galaxy), and it’s a FaceHugger-inspired breathing mask with the “Weyland Yutani” logo on it! Villarreal and Miller both refer to the mask as a “FaceHugger breathing apparatus” that they helped design for an “alternate ending” to Shane Black’s film.

At this time, we have no idea if this was supposed to be part of the Arnold ending or a different one entirely, but we’ll do some more digging. To say the least, very interesting!

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Writer in the horror community since 2008. Editor in Chief of Bloody Disgusting. Owns Eli Roth's prop corpse from Piranha 3D. Has four awesome cats. Still plays with toys.

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SCREAMBOX Investigates UFOs and Extraterrestrials: Several Documentaries Streaming Right Now!

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As someone who is obsessed with UFOS (or more recently known as UAPs) and the concept of extraterrestrials, I love a good documentary. Sightings have been on the rise since the 1940s, with the atomic bomb seemingly acting as a catalyst for new visitors. But what are these UFOs/UAPs? Is there an explanation or are they simply beyond our explanation? Why are they here? Who are they? How much do our governments know? The questions are endless and so are the documentaries that attempt to uncover the secrets behind decades of sightings and alleged confrontations.

Whether you’re a seasoned viewer or new to the rabbit hole, there’s always a handful of interesting documentaries to get your neurons firing and leave you with sleepless nights. SCREAMBOX is investigating with the addition of several docs, all streaming now on the Bloody Disgusting-powered service. Here’s the breakdown:

Aliens (2021): Beam into this unidentified streaming documentary for a glimpse into Extraterrestrial life. Aliens are hypothetical life forms that may occur outside Earth or that did not originate on Earth.

Aliens Uncovered: Origins (2021): Before Area 51, hidden deep in the desert, the military discovered a hidden gem that helped them create Project Bluebook.

Aliens Uncovered: ET or Man-Made (2022): The crash of Roswell wasn’t meant for New Mexico. In 1947, a neighboring state had 3 major sightings that were swept under the rug.

Aliens Uncovered: The Golden Record (2023): In the late 70s, the US government launched a message to our distant neighbors.

Roswell (2021): This high-flying documentary examines the July 1947 crash of a United States Army Air Forces balloon at a ranch near Roswell, New Mexico. Theories claim the crash was actually that of a flying saucer, but what is the truth?

Also check out:

The British UFO Files (2004): Since the 1940’s the British Government has been investigating the Flying Saucer phenomenon. High-ranking military and government personnel, speak out for the first time, offering unique eyewitness accounts and inside information.

Alien Abductions and Paranormal Sightings (2016): Amazing Footage and stories from real people as they reveal their personal encounters of being abducted by Aliens.

And do not miss Hellier (2019): A crew of paranormal researchers find themselves in a dying coal town, where a series of strange coincidences lead them to a decades-old mystery.

These documentaries join SCREAMBOX’s growing library of unique horror content, including Onyx the Fortuitous and the Talisman of Souls, Here for Blood, Terrifier 2, RoboDoc: The Creation of RoboCop, Hollywood Dreams & Nightmares: The Robert Englund Story, The Outwaters, Living with Chucky, Project Wolf Hunting, and Pennywise: The Story of IT.

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