Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem

Name: Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem
Director: Greg Strause, Colin Strause
Genre: horror, scifi
Released: 2007-07-19
Duration: 1 hr 42 min
Rating: 5
Cast: John Ortiz, Johnny Lewis, Kristen Hager, Reiko Aylesworth, Tom Woodruff Jr.

Dark Horse Comics

1 hr 42 min

2007

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Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem Storyline

Picking up immediately after the events of 2004’s Alien vs. Predator, Requiem crash-lands into a small American town where a deadly PredAlien hybrid is unleashed. With the xenomorph infestation rapidly spreading, a lone Predator — known as “Wolf” — is dispatched to Earth to contain the outbreak and cover up the evidence of extraterrestrial contact.

As the alien terror spreads, the residents of Gunnison, Colorado are caught in the middle of the war between two of Sci-Fi’s deadliest species. Civilians, soldiers, and even children become prey in this brutal, no-holds-barred entry in the AVP saga.

Director Greg Strause, Colin Strause

Release date 18/01/2008

Genres

horror scifi

Content rating 15

Duration 1 hr 42 min

Last Updated 07/08/2025

Cast

John Ortiz Johnny Lewis Kristen Hager Reiko Aylesworth Tom Woodruff Jr.

Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem Cast & Crew

John Ortiz

Johnny Lewis

Kristen Hager

Reiko Aylesworth

Tom Woodruff Jr.

Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem Review - 5/10 Rating

Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem is a mixed bag. On one hand, it delivers hard-R carnage, visceral kills, and a tone that leans heavily into horror — a stark shift from the PG-13 original. For fans of the xenomorphs and Yautja, there’s plenty of blood, acid, and cool gadgetry.

The film introduces the PredAlien hybrid, a compelling concept that never fully reaches its potential, and the lone Predator “Wolf” is arguably the film’s highlight — efficient, tactical, and ruthless in cleaning up the mess.

However, the human characters are underdeveloped and forgettable, the plot is thin, and the dark cinematography often obscures the action. Still, it’s a visceral treat for hardcore fans, even if it stumbles in storytelling and coherence.

Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem Trivia

Did You Know?

First R-Rated AVP Film: Unlike its predecessor, Requiem returned to the franchise’s hard-R roots, featuring graphic violence, gore, and horror elements.
PredAlien Debut: This film marks the first appearance of the PredAlien hybrid on screen — a creature born from a facehugger infecting a Predator.
Brothers Strause Directorial Debut: Visual effects veterans Colin and Greg Strause made their feature film debut with Requiem.
Set in a Small Town for a Reason: The filmmakers wanted a contrast to the previous film’s ancient ruins setting by placing the battle in small-town America.
Lighting Controversy: The film received heavy criticism for its overly dark cinematography, which made action scenes difficult to see.
Practical Effects Return: Many of the creature suits and kills were practically done, with limited CGI, adding weight to the gore.
Wolf Predator is an Elite Cleaner: The Predator in this film, nicknamed “Wolf” by fans (inspired by Pulp Fiction), is a veteran tasked with cleaning up Yautja mistakes.
Cameos from the Comics: Several ideas and visuals are taken from the Dark Horse Comics AVP run, including the town-invasion concept.
Shot in British Columbia: Although set in Colorado, filming took place in Vancouver, Canada, using rain-heavy night shoots to enhance atmosphere.
Ending Teases Weyland-Yutani: The final scene hints at the militarization of Predator technology, planting seeds for the Weyland-Yutani Corporation’s rise in the Alien timeline.