Alien vs. Predator

2004 Horror

Directed by Paul W.S. Anderson, Alien vs. Predator follows billionaire Charles Bishop Weyland (Lance Henriksen) and his team of drillers, scientists, and archaeologists, to an obscure pyramid site in Antarctica. Among the icy ruins, allegedly, lies the proof of an empire predating humankind. Once there, however, the group finds more than ancient sarcophaguses and hieroglyphics; rather, their discovery consists of dismembered human skeletons and fossilized remains of the alien creatures that appear to have violently burst out of their chests. Even more horrifying is the evidence suggesting that the aliens may still exist. Indeed, there are aliens below the pyramids, but an equal threat looms above: three Predators, all on the verge of manhood, are engaged in a gruesome rite of passage -- every hundred years, young Predators must travel to Earth and take on a hunting ritual in order to complete the transition to adulthood or die in the process. Before long, the humans find themselves battling for their own lives as the Predators and aliens continue their fight for superiority. The film also features Sanaa Lathan, Raoul Bova, Ewen Bremmer, Colin Salmon, and Agathe de la Boulaye. more..

Director: Paul W.S. Anderson

Starring: Sanaa Lathan, Raoul Bova, Lance Henriksen,Ewen Bremner, Colin Salmon

Reviews

  • Between the Predators' dripping their glow-in-the-dark green blood and the Aliens' getting their rubber cement mucous all over everything, this is certainly a very sticky movie, though not, ultimately, a very frightening or commanding one.

    Dave Kehr - The New York Times

    29 November 2012

  • This is one schlockfest that may be enjoyed more by casual viewers than by hard-core fans, since writer-director Paul W.S. Anderson breaks with the established mythology of both properties whenever he feels like it. Like it matters.

    Ty Burr - The Boston Globe

    29 November 2012

  • Surprisingly free of gore, unlike its predecessors.

    - Los Angeles Times

    29 November 2012

  • The fifth outing for the slime-dripping, shape-changing creatures, the Aliens are looking a little dogged, perhaps ready for the Alien Retirement Home. Meanwhile, the Predator warriors, who never achieved the artistic heights of their counterpart, look better invisible. When visible, they resemble robotic can openers gone berserk.

    Kirk Honeycutt - The Hollywood Reporter

    29 November 2012

  • It's a murky, empty-headed dive into the depths of the Antarctic and the heart of monster movie cliches that leaves you praying for most of the cast to get killed off fast, to put them (and us) out of our misery.

    Michael Wilmington - The Chicago Tribune

    29 November 2012

Awards

  • Harald Kloser

    BMI Film & TV Awards (2005)

  • Worst Film

    Fangoria Chainsaw Awards (2005)

     
  • Worst Remake or Sequel

    Razzie Awards (2005)