“Predator: Badlands,” which he co-wrote with his “Prey” writing partner Patrick Aison, is set in the distant future on a new planet. Trachtenberg said at a Comic-Con showcase of the film that one inspiration was the realization that “The Predator never wins.” He wanted to see what that would look like, without making a slasher film.

Playing the year's most unlikely partners required movie magic, some creative thinking and a lot of fitness: "Dimitrius basically did a whole 'America Ninja Warrior' course to train for the audition and everything else.

The hunt is back on, and this time it’s crossing into new territory. Predator: Badlands hits U.S. theaters this weekend, and director Dan Trachtenberg has confirmed that the film doesn’t just expand the Predator mythology,

When it came to her glam, Fanning continued her timeless elegance theme. The “Sentimental Value” star’s makeup, by artist Erin Ayanian Monroe, featured bold brows with lined eyes and a glossy lip for a clean, serene visage.

There's no giving up on the hunt. Check out the latest Predator: Badlands clip from the upcoming sci-fi action-adventure film starring Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi and Elle Fanning. Set in the future on a deadly remote planet,

Fanning and her longtime stylist, Samantha McMillen, live up to that ideal even when they're pulling looks from a single designer rack. Coach has been Fanning's go-to designer for bags and head-to-toe looks of late,

Welcome to Horror Explorer, a curated column showcasing the month’s best movies, series, books and everything else spooky worth checking out. I’m William Earl, the executive digital director of Variety and the publication’s resident horror enthusiast.