The 2025 Predator: Badlands movie takes the Predator and Yautja mythology into a new, unforeseen realm. Dek, who's ridiculed, persecuted, and then banished from his family, winds up on a strange planet where he befriends a synthetic organism played by Elle Fanning, known as Thia. She has a punk look with a new wave, futuristic charm. Thia and Dek team up to battle monsters and the greedy, evil Weyland-Yutani Corporation, with Elle playing a second synthetic organism known as Tessa. Susie Glass, makeup designer on Badlands, talks about the concepts behind the characters, early mornings on set, the importance of teamwork, and why caring for the actors is of the utmost importance.
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Susie Glass is a New Zealand-born hair and makeup designer based in Auckland who's become known for her versatility and leadership with a portfolio that includes feature films, streaming series, and high-end television. With over 30 years of experience, she's dedicated herself to high-quality storytelling and strong craft skills, meeting a variety of demands across a range of genres and screens. As makeup designer on Predator: Badlands, Susie and her team brought a variety of characters to life, from rough ideas to proof of concept to production, including but not limited to synths Thia and Tessa, portrayed by Elle Fanning. Susie is a three-time New Zealand Film and Television Award winner, and her art, craft, and design reflect a dedication to collaboration and storytelling, and most importantly, an understanding of the unique demands of screen work at the highest levels.
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0322007/
https://www.instagram.com/susiesparkle67/
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Predator: Badlands (2025)
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31227572/
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Predator: Killer of Killers (2025)
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt36463894/
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Prey (2022)
https://www.emmys.com/shows/prey
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Other movies and shows discussed:
Alien: Earth
A Rainy Day in New York (2019)
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The 2025 Predator: Badlands movie takes the Predator and Yautja mythology into a new, unforeseen realm. Dek, who's ridiculed, persecuted, and then banished from his family, winds up on a strange planet where he befriends a synthetic organism played by Elle Fanning, known as Thia. She has a punk look with a new wave, futuristic charm. Thia and Dek team up to battle monsters and the greedy, evil Weyland-Yutani Corporation, with Elle playing a second synthetic organism known as Tessa. Susie Glass, makeup designer on Badlands, talks about the concepts behind the characters, early mornings on set, the importance of teamwork, and why caring for the actors is of the utmost importance.
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Susie Glass is a New Zealand-born hair and makeup designer based in Auckland who's become known for her versatility and leadership with a portfolio that includes feature films, streaming series, and high-end television. With over 30 years of experience, she's dedicated herself to high-quality storytelling and strong craft skills, meeting a variety of demands across a range of genres and screens. As makeup designer on Predator: Badlands, Susie and her team brought a variety of characters to life, from rough ideas to proof of concept to production, including but not limited to synths Thia and Tessa, portrayed by Elle Fanning. Susie is a three-time New Zealand Film and Television Award winner, and her art, craft, and design reflect a dedication to collaboration and storytelling, and most importantly, an understanding of the unique demands of screen work at the highest levels.
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0322007/
https://www.instagram.com/susiesparkle67/
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Predator: Badlands (2025)
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31227572/
-
Predator: Killer of Killers (2025)
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt36463894/
-
Prey (2022)
https://www.emmys.com/shows/prey
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Other movies and shows discussed:
Alien: Earth
A Rainy Day in New York (2019)
Jack, Wendy, and Danny Torrance stay at The Overlook Hotel, caring for the estate during its off-season period. Jack has been outlining a new writing project and believes that five months of peace is just what's needed, but all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. Fortunately, Danny has been mentored by Dick Hallorann, who provides cautionary advice and special instructions such as, "Stay out of Room 237," guidance that helps Danny stay one step ahead of dangers that lie within The Overlook, helping Danny evade the horrors that his father Jack will unleash. Designer, brand strategist, and writer Chris Cureton talks about what makes Stanley Kubrick's The Shining a perfect horror movie, and why writing in and of itself can sometimes be a scary endeavor.
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Designer, brand strategist, and writer Chris Cureton helps executive teams move from confusion to clarity. His forthcoming book, The Five Laws of Brand Design, is a field guide for aligning product, marketing, and sales around one powerful, unified strategy. With nearly 20 years of experience, he's assisted leadership teams by helping them cut through complexity, clarifying their unique value, and confidently going to market. He loves helping CEOs, CMOs, CROs, and COOs build one clear strategy, creating actionable steps for teams.
https://chriscureton.com
https://chriscureton.com/the-five-laws-of-brand-design-book
https://www.instagram.com/chriscureton
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The Shining (1980)
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0081505/
https://www.afi.com/news/afi-movie-club-the-shining/
https://www.artofthetitle.com/title/the-shining/
https://youtu.be/U8wxjIecmD4?si=mhwfxDBqNZuoXRy6&t=292
https://www.itsnicethat.com/articles/saul-bass-the-shining
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Other movies and shows discussed, alphabetical list
The Book of Boba Fett (2021)
Black Panther (2018)
The Exorcist (1973)
Get Out (2017)
Hostel (2005)
The Mandalorian (2019-)
Poltergeist (1982)
Room 237 (2012)
John Carpenter's The Thing (1982)
Tron (1982)
US (2019)
DESIGNERS ON FILM
The 2025 Predator: Badlands movie takes the Predator and Yautja mythology into a new, unforeseen realm. Dek, who's ridiculed, persecuted, and then banished from his family, winds up on a strange planet where he befriends a synthetic organism played by Elle Fanning, known as Thia. She has a punk look with a new wave, futuristic charm. Thia and Dek team up to battle monsters and the greedy, evil Weyland-Yutani Corporation, with Elle playing a second synthetic organism known as Tessa. Susie Glass, makeup designer on Badlands, talks about the concepts behind the characters, early mornings on set, the importance of teamwork, and why caring for the actors is of the utmost importance.
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Susie Glass is a New Zealand-born hair and makeup designer based in Auckland who's become known for her versatility and leadership with a portfolio that includes feature films, streaming series, and high-end television. With over 30 years of experience, she's dedicated herself to high-quality storytelling and strong craft skills, meeting a variety of demands across a range of genres and screens. As makeup designer on Predator: Badlands, Susie and her team brought a variety of characters to life, from rough ideas to proof of concept to production, including but not limited to synths Thia and Tessa, portrayed by Elle Fanning. Susie is a three-time New Zealand Film and Television Award winner, and her art, craft, and design reflect a dedication to collaboration and storytelling, and most importantly, an understanding of the unique demands of screen work at the highest levels.
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0322007/
https://www.instagram.com/susiesparkle67/
-
Predator: Badlands (2025)
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31227572/
-
Predator: Killer of Killers (2025)
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt36463894/
-
Prey (2022)
https://www.emmys.com/shows/prey
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Other movies and shows discussed:
Alien: Earth
A Rainy Day in New York (2019)
