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Prey is a 2022 American science-fiction action horror film directed by Dan Trachtenberg, serving as the fifth main installment in the Predator franchise. It acts as a prequel, set in 1719 in the Northern Great Plains, following a young Comanche woman who must defend her tribe against a highly advanced alien predator. The film distinguishes itself by utilizing a historical Indigenous setting rather than a modern or futuristic military backdrop.
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Prey (2022) ranks #17 of 78 in the Monster Film ranking, behind An American Werewolf in London (1981), ahead of The Descent (2005).
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Why does the Predator in Prey use older-looking weapons?
Prey takes place in 1719, long before the modern military encounters shown in Predator and Predator 2. The creature still has advanced tracking and camouflage technology, but its bolt weapon and mask differ from the familiar shoulder-cannon equipment.
How is Naru able to hide from the Predator?
Naru discovers that the orange totsiyaa flower lowers body temperature, making a person difficult for the Predator's thermal vision to detect. She combines that discovery with traps, terrain knowledge, and the creature's own targeting system.
Does Prey connect to the flintlock pistol from Predator 2?
Yes. The pistol carried by Raphael Adolini bears the date 1715, matching the antique weapon handed to Mike Harrigan at the end of Predator 2.
Can Prey be watched in the Comanche language?
Yes. The film was released with a full Comanche-language dub featuring members of the cast, including Amber Midthunder as Naru. Its original English-language track also incorporates Comanche words and cultural details.
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