Masquerade Night
Masquerade Night

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Masquerade Night

2021
Movie
129 min
Japanese

An anonymous letter is delivered to the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department. The letter states that a criminal of a murder case will appear at the countdown party Masquerade Night that will be held at Hotel Cortesia Tokyo. Detective Kosuke Nitta must go undercover and work again at the Hotel Cortesia Tokyo. There, he meets Naomi Yamagishi, who works as a concierge. Without any information about the criminal, except that the person will be in attendance, Detective Kosuke Nitta works feverishly to find the criminal among the 500 attendees.

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IMDb7.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes94%
Metacritic71/100
Google Users93%
Director: Dan TrachtenbergGenres: Action, Thriller, Horror, Sci-Fi

Plot Summary

In the Comanche Nation 300 years ago, Naru, a skilled Comanche warrior, fiercely protects her tribe against a highly evolved alien predator. Naru must confront this dangerous foe, relying on her knowledge of the land and her unique abilities to outsmart the extraterrestrial hunter. The film explores themes of survival, courage, and the clash between primitive and advanced technology.

Critical Reception

Prey received widespread critical acclaim, with particular praise for Amber Midthunder's performance, the film's visceral action sequences, its fresh take on the Predator franchise, and its cultural representation. It is considered by many to be one of the best installments in the series.

What Reviewers Say

  • A thrilling and well-crafted return to form for the Predator franchise, elevated by a standout lead performance.

  • Visually stunning with intense action and a compelling narrative that respects its historical and cultural setting.

  • Praised for its smart script, suspenseful atmosphere, and a refreshing approach to the iconic alien hunter.

Google audience: Audiences lauded the film for its intense action, strong female protagonist, and its intelligent reimagining of the Predator lore. Many viewers appreciated the authentic cultural representation and the film's commitment to its Comanche setting, finding it to be a refreshing and exciting entry in the franchise.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for numerous awards including Best Actress for Amber Midthunder at the Saturn Awards and multiple wins at the Critics' Choice Television Awards. It was also recognized for its outstanding sound and stunt coordination.

Fun Fact

Director Dan Trachtenberg revealed that the film was initially developed under a different title and concept to keep its connection to the Predator franchise a secret during production.

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