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Episode 80 · 49:34

Alien vs. Predator (2004)

The Antarctic crossover that closes our Alien 3 → Predator 2 triple feature.

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Predator 2 (1990)

A sweltering 90s sci-fi action sequel with practical effects, a stacked cast, and Bill Paxton cinematic history.

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The Shadow (1994)

A lavish pulp adventure hiding in plain sight.

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Tammy & The T-Rex (1994)

A dinosaur, a teen romance, and exactly the chaos promised.

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