The Predator Holiday Special
The Predator Holiday Special

The Predator Holiday Special

2018Movie3 minEnglish

In this stop-motion animated holiday short, the Predator tangles with his most formidable foes yet – Santa and his reindeer.

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Director: Rodney RothmanGenres: Action, Comedy, Sci-Fi

Plot Summary

This short comedic sketch imagines a Christmas special for the Predator franchise, featuring a Predator struggling with the concept of the holidays and attempting to integrate into a suburban family's Yuletide celebrations. The Predator tries to understand gift-giving and festive traditions, leading to absurd and humorous misunderstandings. It humorously contrasts the deadly hunter with the warmth and confusion of a typical holiday gathering.

Critical Reception

As a short comedic sketch released as part of a promotional campaign for 'The Predator' (2018), 'The Predator Holiday Special' was generally received as a fun, lighthearted, and unexpected bit of holiday-themed content. Its reception was tied more to its novelty and comedic effect than to deep critical analysis, with audiences appreciating the humor and the unusual crossover.

What Reviewers Say

  • An amusing and brief diversion that playfully subverts the Predator's menacing image.
  • A clever, if short-lived, take on holiday specials with a sci-fi twist.
  • Appreciated for its unexpected humor and star power in a short format.

Google audience: Google user reviews are not applicable as this was a short promotional sketch and not a feature film or series with wide audience distribution and review aggregation.

Fun Fact

This sketch was released as part of a series of humorous, unofficial 'holiday specials' for various film franchises, aimed at generating online buzz and engagement.

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