Quartile rating: 7.5/10 · 1 rating
When danger threatens her camp, the fierce and highly skilled Comanche warrior Naru sets out to protect her people. But the prey she stalks turns out to be a highly evolved alien predator with a technically advanced arsenal.
Prey smartly repositions the Predator franchise in 1719 Comanche territory, giving it genuine historical texture and a refreshing protagonist in Naru. The cinematography is a clear standout — lush, wide Great Plains vistas shot with real craft that elevate the film above its genre peers. The plot is lean and functional, following the classic predator-hunt structure without reinventing it, though the period setting adds meaningful flavor. Acting is solid, with Amber Midthunder delivering a committed and physical performance that carries the film. The ending resolves satisfyingly within genre expectations without breaking new ground. Novelty is above average for a franchise entry — the setting and protagonist are genuinely distinctive — but it still follows the established Predator formula closely enough to cap its distinctiveness.