The original idea of the film originated from a joke. Since the release of "Rocky 4" directed and performed by Stallone, Hollywood has begun to circulate a joke saying that Rocky has no opponents on the earth, and he is bound to initiate aliens in the next episode. challenge. This joke just inspired the creative inspiration of the screenwriters Jim Thomas and John Thomas brothers, and the script of the film came from this.
In 1985, 20th Century Fox bought the "Predator" script written by the Thomas brothers. Fox, which intended to create a sci-fi blockbuster, decided to appoint Joe Silver of the newly completed "Lonely in the Dragon Pool" to prepare the film. piece. "Lethal Weapon" screenwriter Shane Black not only played a supporting role in the film, but also oversaw the filming of the film. Lawrence Gordon and John McTiernan were invited to serve as producer and director respectively.
