Predator vs Hunter: The 30-Year Fan Debate Finally Addressed In Predator (1987), fans began debating if the alien was really a “Predator” or just a “Hunter.” Decades later, The Predator (2018) included a scene where Casey questions the name, and Traeger admits they just voted because “Predator sounds cooler.” This was director Shane Black’s clever nod to a 30-year fan argument, making it part of the official canon. #predator #thepredator #predator1987 #PredatorExplained #moviefacts #hiddendetail