In this episode, Elliot and Jack delve into the Predator franchise, focusing on the latest instalment, Predator: Badlands. They conclude by ranking the films and speculating on the future of the Predator series.

Predator: Badlands is a thrilling and emotionally charged addition to the iconic franchise. Director Dan Trachtenberg delivers a bold, lore-expanding story packed with brutal action, strong performances and surprising heart. With Elle Fanning and Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi leading the charge, this is a fresh evolution of the hunt — and proof the Predator saga is far from over.

Chris Stuckmann’s long-awaited debut Shelby Oaks blends found footage horror with emotional mystery as a woman’s search for her missing sister turns into a descent into the supernatural. Visually striking and atmospheric, it showcases Stuckmann’s directorial flair, even if the story falters under familiar tropes and uneven pacing.