Prey

Prey

Year: 2022

Runtime: 99 min

Language: English

Director: Dan Trachtenberg

ActionSci-FiDramaThrillerHorror

In the Comanche Nation, 300 years prior to European contact, a young and skilled warrior named Naru senses a growing danger threatening her people. She sets out on a challenging hunt to protect her tribe, facing a terrifying and technologically superior alien predator. The encounter leads to a fierce and deadly battle of wits and survival, pushing both hunter and hunted to their limits in a desperate fight for dominance.

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1

Naru's Aspiration

In 1719, in the expansive Great Plains, Naru, a young Comanche woman skilled in healing, aspires to become a renowned hunter. She wishes to prove herself worthy of admiration, much like her brother, Taabe, who is already celebrated for his hunting skills.

1719 Great Plains
2

The Thunderbird Lights

While tracking deer, Naru witnesses strange lights in the sky, which she initially believes to be the mighty Thunderbird, a sign of her readiness for the hunt. Unbeknownst to her, these lights actually originate from a Predator's dropship.

3

The Lion Attack

Tragedy strikes the tribe when a member becomes the prey of a lion. Naru, driven by her sense of duty, joins the search party to rescue the injured man, determined to prove her worth in overcoming the beast.

4

Setting the Trap

As Naru and the search party discover large, strange tracks and a skinned rattlesnake, they hurriedly return. They set a trap for the lion, demonstrating Naru's growing understanding of hunting tactics, yet it ends in disaster when Paake is killed by the beast.

5

Naru's Encounter with the Lion

Bravely confronting the lion herself, Naru faces a terrifying moment when she loses consciousness after being distracted by ominous sounds and lights. This incident deepens her resolve to face the dangers in the wilderness and discover the source of these strange occurrences.

6

Recognition of Taabe

After Naru awakens safely at home, Taabe returns victorious with the lion's carcass, earning him respect and the title of War Chief among their people. This moment highlights the pressure Naru feels to achieve similar recognition.

Village
7

Naru's Wild Journey

Sensing a greater threat in the woods, Naru sets out, accompanied by her loyal dog, Sarii. During her quest, she narrowly escapes a bear attack in a bog pit, illustrating her perseverance despite the dangers lurking in the wilderness.

Bog pit
8

Ambush by the Predator

As Naru is trying to regroup, the Predator ambushes her and her companions, unleashing chaos and bloodshed among the group. This encounter marks the beginning of a deadly game of cat and mouse between Naru and the extraterrestrial hunter.

9

Capture by the French Voyageurs

Following the ambush, Naru and Sarii are captured by French voyageurs. During her imprisonment, she meets their translator, Raphael Adolini, who reveals his own terrifying experiences with the Predator, hinting at the malevolent creature's prowess.

10

The Predator's Fury

In a fierce clash with the Predator, many Frenchmen are slaughtered, showcasing the creature's lethal capabilities. Naru and Taabe seize the opportunity to escape, further heightening the stakes as they realize the true nature of their adversary.

11

Raphael's Last Lesson

Naru's compassion leads her to tend to a dying Raphael, who imparts crucial knowledge about wielding a flintlock pistol in exchange for her aid. This pivotal moment equips Naru with a means to confront the Predator more effectively.

12

Taabe's Sacrifice

In a tragic turn, Taabe arrives just in time to save Naru but ultimately falls victim to the Predator himself. This heart-wrenching moment fuels Naru's determination to take revenge and protect her people from the alien threat.

13

The Final Showdown

Naru cleverly uses the lead Frenchman as bait, masking her body heat with herbs in a desperate strategy to outsmart the Predator. In an intense confrontation, she knocks off its mask and leads it into a bog, setting the stage for her revenge.

Bog
14

Victory Over the Predator

In a fierce struggle, Naru manages to turn the Predator's deadly weapon against it, leading to its demise in the mud. She claims victory by decapitating the creature, symbolizing her triumph over her fears and her enemies alike.

15

A New Beginning

Returning to her village, Naru is celebrated as the new War Chief, marking a transformative moment for her identity. With the threat seemingly abated, she inspires her tribe to embrace the future, leaving behind the pain of the past.

Village
16

A Dark Omen

As the narrative closes, a series of ledger art paintings depict the events of the story, culminating in a haunting vision of three Predator vessels approaching the tribe. This serves as a chilling reminder of the ongoing struggle between hunter and hunted.

Last Updated: November 03, 2024 at 12:38

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