Must watch: Sci-fi action horror "Prey"

The sci-fi action horror "Prey" is the best sequel to "Predator" so far. Honestly, the competition in that category is not very impressive. Let's put it this way, " Prey" is such a good movie that it works perfectly even if you know absolutely nothing about the legendary space fighter.

Unfortunately, you won't see this movie in theaters. It was produced by 20th Century Fox at the time when this studio was bought by Disney and changed its name to 20th Century Studios. And because Mickey Mouse does not want to risk money on the marketing and distribution of other people's films, this excellent addition to the popular franchise was unceremoniously unloaded on the streaming platform Hulu.

The film takes place in Comanche territory at the beginning of the 18th century. Naru ( Amber Midthunder – Legion ) is an Indian girl who wants to become a hunter and warrior, like her older brother Taabe ( Dakota Beavers ). The other young warriors react to this with a mixture of derision and anger. While hunting game one day, Naru witnessed fiery lights in the sky. Soon after, she finds unusual, huge tracks of a new animal that hunts other beasts. After telling the others, Naru becomes the object of ridicule. This is completely understandable because her story sounds like a child's nightmare. But then an invisible monster starts brutally killing Indian warriors.

"Prey"  has a very clear and simple story. Once the predator starts hunting the Comanches, the film becomes a dramatic game of cat and mouse in which Naru and the others try to overcome an opponent who is faster, stronger, and better equipped than them. What follows is a series of exciting and visually impressive chase and fight scenes. In one of them, the terrified characters run away from an invisible threat across a large sunny meadow. In the second, the predator deals brutally with the hunters in a burnt forest where ash falls like snow.

"Prey" is a visually very beautiful film. Cinematographer Jeff Cutter has already collaborated with director Dan Trachtenberg on his previous film 10 Cloverfield Lane. This horror takes place in a claustrophobic bunker. Unlike him, "Prey" takes place under the seemingly endless skies of the North American wilderness. The night scenes are often lit (or at least appear to be) only with the light of torches and campfires. This movie would be worth watching on the big screen.

The sound and sound effects are equally impressive. From the beginning, Prey strikingly contrasts background sounds like birdsong or wind in the canopy with dramatic loud sounds like tomahawks, thunder, or gunfire. 

"Prey" constantly reminds us that this seemingly idyllic landscape hides a cruel struggle for survival. The Comanche do not hunt for fun or profit, but for the survival of their tribe. After a giant wild cat mauls one of the warriors, the tribe immediately organizes a chase to get rid of the dangerous beast.

Amber Midthunder is excellent in the role of the stubborn, capable and grumpy heroine of this film. Her large expressive eyes are practically a special effect in themselves. Dakota Beavers is just as good as her brother Taabe. Together, the two have great chemistry in the roles of brother and sister who respect and provoke each other. The rest of the cast is very solid. But we must mention the dog! Acquired and trained especially for the needs of the film, the dog Coco had so much energy that she was allegedly impossible on the set. Despite this, she turned out to be an absolute professional in the scenes.

If you didn't watch this excellent film, now is a perfect time!

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Post By: Vanessa F.