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A Deep Dive into the Modern State of Cinema and Franchises: The Good, the Bad, and the Absurd

A Reflection of Cultural Shifts and Franchise Fatigue

The recent discourse on movies, franchises, and Hollywood's direction reveals a landscape gripped by frustration and disillusionment. The conversation kicks off with critiques of Predator: Badlands, a film that exemplifies the current decline of franchise integrity. Instead of the gritty, mysterious, and action-packed thrillers of the original Predator, this iteration attempts to humanize the alien hunters, turning what was once a terrifying and enigmatic creature into a sad, empathetic character plagued by "daddy issues." Fans lament that this humanization dilutes the threatening aura that once made the Predator franchise special.