The City Hunter is the Predator from Predator 2, the 1990 sequel set during a heatwave in Los Angeles. Its clicking growls and throaty roars became part of the franchise's sound identity alongside the original 1987 film. Clips of the roar spread through fan soundboards and editing communities, where the short two-second burst works as a ready-made monster cue. It stays popular because it is instantly recognisable to action and sci-fi fans and carries more menace than a generic animal growl.