Predators
Predators

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Predators

2023
Movie
18 min
English

PREDATORS is a short dark, suburban slice-of-life tale, a paranoid character study of the dark-side of childhood. A group of kids lives are irrevocably changed when they discover a dangerous predator living in the woods.

Insights

IMDb7.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes95%
Metacritic70/100
Google Users93%
Director: Dan TrachtenbergGenres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Horror

Plot Summary

In the Northern Plains of the Comanche Nation 300 years ago, a skilled female warrior named Naru, fiercely protective of her tribe, tracks and confronts one of the first highly evolved Predators to land on Earth. She sets out to protect her people from this lethal, humanoid alien hunter. The film explores Naru's journey as she fights to outwit and kill the creature.

Critical Reception

Prey received widespread critical acclaim, particularly for its direction, cinematography, action sequences, Amber Midthunder's performance, and its return to the franchise's roots. Many critics considered it one of the best Predator films and a significant improvement over its immediate predecessors.

What Reviewers Say

  • A thrilling and suspenseful return to form for the Predator franchise.

  • Amber Midthunder delivers a compelling performance as a resourceful and determined protagonist.

  • The film's brutal action and tense atmosphere are highlights, effectively blending sci-fi horror with a historical setting.

Google audience: Audiences overwhelmingly praised "Prey" for its intense action, suspenseful storytelling, and the strong performance of Amber Midthunder. Many appreciated the fresh setting and the focus on a capable female lead who uses intelligence and skill to overcome the alien threat. The film's faithfulness to the spirit of the original "Predator" was also a frequently cited positive aspect.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for 4 Primetime Emmy Awards, including Outstanding Television Movie and Outstanding Lead Actress for Amber Midthunder. Won multiple Critics' Choice Television Awards and Saturn Awards.

Fun Fact

The film was originally conceived as a direct-to-streaming release for Hulu but was later given a limited theatrical run due to strong early buzz and positive test screenings.

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