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Prey

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2022

1h 39m

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Set in the Comanche Nation 300 years ago, "Prey" is the story of a young woman, Naru, a fierce and highly skilled warrior. She has been raised in the shadow of some of the most legendary hunters who roam the Great Plains, so when danger threatens her camp, she sets out to protect her people. The prey she stalks, and ultimately confronts, turns out to be a highly evolved alien predator with a technically advanced arsenal, resulting in a vicious and terrifying showdown between the two adversaries.

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Critics Consensus

The rare action thriller that spikes adrenaline without skimping on character development, Prey is a Predator prequel done right.

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Audience Says

If you can look past some dodgy effects, Prey is pretty much the back-to-basics Predator installment fans have been waiting years to see.

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Christina Newland

iNews.co.uk

09/18/2024

3/5

Despite some dodgy CGI, this Dan Trachtenberg-directed thriller never stops being what you need it to be: totally entertaining.

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Ty Burr

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08/15/2022

3.5/4

For my money it’s the best since the original.

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Adam Kempenaar

Filmspotting

08/12/2022

3.5/5

The rare franchise installment that finds a fresh, compelling spin on the material while also effectively drawing inspiration from the original without being suffocated by it.

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Sarah Vincent

Sarah G Vincent Views

Nov 17

Come for the alien-human showdown, stay for the alien-colonizer showdown before Naru puts them both out of their misery

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Bryce Hanson

Horror Movie Talk

Sep 23

10/10

It’s taken... 35 years to get back to the basic premise of a primarily 1v1 fight between an outmatched human protagonist and the Predator in the wilderness. It’s like someone identified what worked in the original movie, and… used it to make a good movie.

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Gavin Spoors

FILMHOUNDS Magazine

Aug 4

4/5

Fans of the series will be treated to a terrifyingly awesome Predator prequel that feels fresh and original.

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Prey (2022) marks a revitalizing return to form for the Predator franchise, blending suspense, strategy, and action with a fresh historical twist. Set in the 18th-century Great Plains, the film follows Naru, a young Comanche woman, as she confronts a deadly alien hunter, showcasing her intelligence, resourcefulness, and growth into a capable warrior. Director Dan Trachtenberg crafts a tense, immersive atmosphere, with breathtaking cinematography that highlights the vast wilderness as both playground and battlefield. Amber Midthunder delivers a compelling performance, balancing vulnerability and strength, while the predator itself is reimagined with a terrifying, primal presence. Prey succeeds in delivering a standalone, engaging experience that is both thrilling and emotionally satisfying, and will appeal to fans of action, survival, and inventive franchise storytelling.

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Michael F

4d

Loved this new take that sends us back in time to witness an encounter with a Predator. Well done and engaging new direction to the franchise

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Madam D

Nov 25

As good as the original. This prequel is unique in many ways. Love having a female v predator theme. Amber Midthunder is terrific in that role. Love that it is set in 1719 among a tribe of Comanche Native Americans. And that it's the first film dubbed in Comanche.

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Sidney

@Salien Nov 24

The best predator movie i think since the first two. Every aspect was well done i can't complain about any of it.

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Michael E.

@skullman Nov 21

As I watch the timeline of these movies some are good

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Jeff P.

@jeffperu Nov 20

This film tells the gripping story of Naru, a young Comanche woman determined to prove she can be a hunter despite repeatedly falling short when it matters most. Brushed aside and mocked for her ambitions, she struggles to be taken seriously, even after discovering strange tracks in the woods and warning that something powerful scared off the lion her tribe was pursuing. Her people dismiss her concerns until the threat finally reveals itself. From there, Naru begins her relentless journey to face and hunt the Predator. Amber Midthunder delivers a tremendous performance, capturing Naru’s inner battle, her frustrations, resilience, and fear, as she grows into the warrior she longs to be. The visual effects are striking, immersing viewers in both the natural world and the terror that stalks it. It is a film that feels worthy of the big screen, but streaming will have to do. 90/100

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Synopsis

Set in the Comanche Nation 300 years ago, "Prey" is the story of a young woman, Naru, a fierce and highly skilled warrior. She has been raised in the shadow of some of the most legendary hunters who roam the Great Plains, so when danger threatens her camp, she sets out to protect her people. The prey she stalks, and ultimately confronts, turns out to be a highly evolved alien predator with a technically advanced arsenal, resulting in a vicious and terrifying showdown between the two adversaries.

Director: Dan Trachtenberg
Producer: John Davis, John Fox, Jhane Myers
Screenwriter: Patrick Aison
Production Co: Davis Entertainment, 20th Century Studios, Lawrence Gordon Productions
Rating: R (Strong Bloody Violence)
Genre: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 5, 2022
Runtime: 1h 39m
Sound Mix: Dolby Atmos
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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