Prey (1977) Timeline Explained – Every Event in Order

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1. 1

   Kator arrives in rural England

   A carnivorous shapeshifting alien named Kator lands in the woods of rural England as the vanguard of an invasion. He studies the surrounding humans to determine whether they could be food for his species. His mission unfolds with a silent, predatory presence that unsettles the landscape.

   Where

   woods, rural England

2. 2

   Kator kills Anderson and Sandy and assumes Anderson's form

   Kator visits the couple in their parked car and murders them, killing Anderson and Sandy. After the killings, he assumes Anderson's appearance to mingle with humans undetected. This deception enables him to begin the longer process of evaluating humans up close.

   Where

   parked car in woods

3. 3

   Anders is taken in by Jessica and Jo

   Under the alias Anders and with an injured leg, Kator seeks shelter at the manor house. Jessica and Jo take him in, but Jo remains openly resentful and suspicious of his presence. The lodgement sets in motion a tense dynamic that fuels the later conflict.

   When

   shortly after arrival

   Where

   manor house

4. 4

   Kator murders two policemen at the abandoned car

   Returning to the spot of the Anderson/Sandy killings, Kator kills two policemen examining the abandoned car. He partially devours them before continuing his masquerade as Anders. The killings reveal his predatory appetite and raise the stakes for the residents.

   When

   the same night

   Where

   woods near the abandoned car

5. 5

   Jessica discovers Simon's murder by Jo

   Back at the house, Jessica finds a knife and bloodstained clothes in a spare bedroom. Recognising Simon's clothes, she realises that Jo murdered him. The revelation intensifies the suspicion between the women and deepens the mystery of the house.

   When

   the same night

   Where

   manor house

6. 6

   Chickens slaughtered and Jo's hunt begins

   The next morning Jo discovers that all the chickens have been slaughtered. She blames a local fox and goes after it with a rifle, aided by Jessica and the disguised Anders. The incident escalates the household's fear and foreshadows further violence.

   When

   the next morning

   Where

   manor grounds

7. 7

   Kator hunts the fox and returns with a trophy

   Kator tracks and kills the fox on his own and presents it to Jessica and Jo as a trophy. The display showcases his predatory prowess and fuels Jo's jealousy and fear. This act tightens the grip of danger around the house.

   When

   mid-morning

   Where

   manor grounds

8. 8

   Champagne party and Kator in drag

   The trio celebrate with a champagne party after the fox trophy, and Jo dresses Kator in drag. A game of hide-and-seek follows, revealing more of Kator's hunter instinct. Jessica and Jo's frictions intensify beneath the surface of conviviality.

   When

   afternoon

   Where

   manor house

9. 9

   Fox carcass suspicion and Simon's murder revealed

   Jo discovers the fox carcass has been stripped bare, suggesting it was not trapped. Jessica grows wary, and Jo's fear is read as jealousy as Jessica reveals she knows the truth about Simon's murder. The dynamic between the two women grows more volatile.

   When

   afternoon

   Where

   manor grounds

10. 10

    Jo stalks Kator by the river and is foiled

    The next morning Jo arms herself with a knife and stalks Kator as he hunts swans on a nearby river. Her murder attempt is foiled when Jessica calls for her from the house. Kator's reaction to the river scene reveals his predatory instincts.

    When

    the next morning

    Where

    river near the manor

11. 11

    Kator drowns and eats Wally; Jessica and Jo rescue him

    Kator wades into the river and pretends to drown, alarming Jessica who rescues him and brings him back to the house. Later, he consumes Wally, the parrot, revealing his true hunger. The feeding marks a brutal escalation in his predatory behavior.

    When

    soon after the morning incident

    Where

    river and manor house

12. 12

    Jessica plans to leave with Anders; Jo attacks

    Jessica declares she will leave with Anders, breaking Jo's control. In vengeance, Jo knocks Jessica unconscious and drags her toward the woods to dig a grave. The power struggle escalates toward a tragic outcome.

    When

    afternoon

    Where

    manor house and surrounding woods

13. 13

    Jessica is seduced and killed by Kator

    On waking, Jessica is seduced by Kator, and he reverts to his natural form during intercourse. Her throat is torn open, killing her in an instant. The act underscores the film's brutal reversal of control.

    When

    night

    Where

    manor house

14. 14

    Jo falls into the grave; Kator closes in

    Jo attempts to flee but falls into the open grave outside the house. Kator catches up and Jo's scream fades as the scene ends. The immediate threat to any resistance on Earth is left unresolved.

    When

    immediately after Jessica's death

    Where

    grave in the woods

15. 15

    Kator signals the mother ship; eyes on more humans

    Some time later, Kator leaves the house and uses an alien transceiver to contact his mother ship. He watches two girls walking along the river and urges his superiors to dispatch more of his kind to Earth. The final image hints at a continuing invasion.

    When

    some time later

    Where

    near the river