"First hunt. Last chance."
Predator: Badlands - Movie Quotes
Memorable Quotes
My mother.
— Dek
Context:
Spoken to Thia as they watch a massive, unique Predator ship descend from the sky after Dek has killed his father.
Meaning:
The final line of the film, revealing the source of the next threat and expanding the lore to include matriarchal Yautja dynamics. It signifies that Dek's family drama is far from over.
The alpha isn't the one who kills the most. It's the one who protects the pack.
— Thia
Context:
Thia explains the concept of wolves on Earth to Dek while they are resting in a cave.
Meaning:
This line redefines the film's central philosophy, shifting the definition of strength from predation to stewardship. It catalyzes Dek's transformation.
You are not the predator. You are the prey.
— Tessa
Context:
Tessa taunts Dek over the comms system as she hunts him with her synthetic kill squad.
Meaning:
A meta-commentary on the role reversal in the film. While meant as a threat, it ironically highlights Dek's underdog status which makes him the hero.