The film stars Arnold Schwarzenegger as the leader of an elite paramilitary rescue team on a mission to save hostages in guerrilla-held territory in Guatemala.
Jean-Claude Van Damme was originally cast with the intent that he would use his martial arts skills to make the Predator an agile, ninja-like hunter. But when the 5'9" Van Damme was compared to Schwarzenegger, Weathers, and Ventura--actors over 6 feet tall and known for their bodybuilding regimens--it became apparent a more physically imposing presence was needed. The alien was eventually played by Kevin Peter Hall who was 7'2" tall.
Mac removes a yellow scorpion from Dillon's shoulder with his hunting knife.
After Dutch impales a bad guy against a wooden post with his machete, he utters the immortal one-liner "Stick around!" This was apparently improvised by Arnold Schwarzenegger.
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