Science-�ction �lms have never failed to feature scary aliens. With the Predator revisiting Earth in the new �lm The Predator, which opens in Singapore today, here is a look back at some of the planet’s not-so-friendly guests and a guide onwhat to do should you encounter them.

PREDATORS

How to survive

The Predators are an extraterrestrial species characterised by their hunting of other dangerous species for sport and honour. They are technologically advanced and capable of interstellar travel in starships. They observe a Code of Honour of being ruthless but honourable, taking only strong prey.

As Earth is known to be frequently visited by extraterrestrials, Predators are not the only species people should be worried about. Fret not. Here are some tips and tricks on how to deal with these alien menaces.

MARTIANSThese Martians have no sense of remorse or mercy and enjoy kidnapping humans for experiments. They use weapons that �re Disintegrator Rays to kill.

THANOSAn extremely powerful alien warlord who commands a massive army. His physical abilities are of superhuman level and he seeks to exterminate half of all life in the universe.

‘QUIET’ ALIENSA hostile alien race that arrived on Earth via a meteorite. The aliens are extremely sensitive to sound and will kill anything that makes it. They have an impenetrable outer shell.

Bio-MaskFunctions of the mask include multiple vision modes, zoom, diagnostic capabilities and sound ampli�cation.

Wrist bladesThese retractable blades are a standard in every Predator’s arsenal. Excellent for melee combat, they are the trusted weapon of the Predators.

Shoulder cannonFires powerful blue balls

of plasma at a target. Paired with the mask’s targeting system, it is

extremely accurate.

Wrist-computer Controls various devices such as cloaking and communications. Able to scan areas and provide informationto the Predator.Also contains a self-destructingdevice to protect its technology should a Predator lose in combat.

OTHER ALIENS

MOVIE APPEARANCES

PREDATOR (1987)

Commandos on a missionin a Central American jungle �nd themselves hunted by an extraterrestrial warrior.

Amid a territorial gang war in 1997, a sophisticated alien hunter stalks the citizens ofLos Angeles.

PREDATOR 2 (1990)

During an expedition in Antarctica, a research team gets caught up in a battle between two legendary alien species.

ALIEN VS. PREDATOR(2004)

A group ofelite warriors parachutes into an unfamiliar jungle. They are later hunted by members of a mercilessalien race.

PREDATORS (2010)

When ayoung boy accidentally triggers the return of the Predators to Earth, only a ragtag crew can prevent the end of the human race.

THE PREDATOR (2018)

Warring Alien and Predator races descend on a rural Colorado town, where residents must band together for survival.

ALIENS VS. PREDATOR:REQUIEM (2007)

APPEAR WEAK AND FEEBLE “GET TO DA CHOPPA!!”DO NOT BE ARMED IN ANY WAY

EXTRATERRESTRIAL

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Mars Attacks! (1996) A Quiet Place (2018) Avengers: In�nity War (2018)

PLAY GRANDMA’S MUSICDO NOT RELEASE ANY DOVES ALWAYS AIM FOR THE HEAD

Sources: IMDB, VILLAINS WIKI STRAITS TIMES GRAPHICS: BILLY KER, BRYANDT LYN, RAELYNN CHAN

THE BLOBAn alien which came to Earth on a meteorite. Able to ooze under doors and grow larger, redder and more aggressive each time it feeds.

The Blob (1958, Remake: 1988)

XENOMORPHSA parasitoid alien race guided by a desire to hunt, kill and breed. The aliens have an inner pharyngeal jaw capable of shooting from their mouths to smash through metal.

Alien franchise (From 1979)

DO NOT STARE INTO THE EGG BE FRIENDS WITH THE PREDATORDO NOT POKE IT WITH A STICK HIDE IN COLD PLACES

KILLER KLOWNSA malicious race of aliens that resemble colourful circus clowns. The Klowns use a variety of comical tools and weapons to harvest humans for consumption.

Killer Klowns From Outer Space (1988)

ALWAYS SAY NO TO CLOWNS

PUT CELLPHONE ON SILENT MODE STAY CLOSE TO NOISY PEOPLE

Plate armourMade of several layers of lightweight and durable metal. Resistant to bullets as well as corrosive acid.

2.4m

3m

1.8m

Human Predator Super Predator Mega Predator

Average size

EVEN A FRIENDLY CLOWN

HIDE IN THE MUD

KEEP YOUR FINGERS CROSSED

Human kill count

Predator

Predators

Predator 2

Alien Vs. Predator

Aliens Vs. Predator:Requiem