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Prey of Vultures
Thanks to his ability, Danny can draw each of the bandits who robbed the stage coach in which he was traveling with his father, who was killed. When he arrives to the next town he looks for a job helped by the sheriffs` daughter. In the bulletin board there are some posters of people and they offer a dollar reward for providing information about them. After many obstacles, each of the components of the band gradually disappears. Danny believes that only fits the sheriff, but he is in love with his daughter.
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Plot Summary
A wealthy and formidable matriarch, Mrs. Helen Vance, suspects her estranged son is trying to kill her to inherit her fortune. She enlists the help of a private investigator to uncover the truth, leading to a tangled web of deceit and betrayal within her own family.
Critical Reception
Prey of Vultures, also known as Trog, received mixed to negative reviews, with many critics finding the plot convoluted and the performances uneven. Joan Crawford's final film role was noted, but not always positively. The film struggled to find a significant audience or critical acclaim upon its release.
What Reviewers Say
Critics found the storyline to be predictable and lacking suspense.
Joan Crawford's performance was seen as a departure from her usual strong characters, with some finding it overly theatrical.
The film was criticized for its slow pacing and underdeveloped supporting characters.
Google audience: Audience reception for Prey of Vultures is largely scarce and not well-documented, but available commentary suggests a lack of engagement with the plot and dated filmmaking techniques.
Fun Fact
This film marked the final screen appearance of legendary actress Joan Crawford.
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