Thriller, Action, Science Fiction  •  2022  •  100 min  •  Adults (18+)

Prey (2022)

Prey poster

Prey (2022)


Rating & Dimensions

Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Progressive
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: High
Female Combat: Yes

Viewer Rating
7.8

Overview

When danger threatens her camp, the fierce and highly skilled Comanche warrior Naru sets out to protect her people. But the prey she stalks turns out to be a highly evolved alien predator with a technically advanced arsenal.


Starring Cast

Amber Midthunder  •   Dakota Beavers  •   Dane DiLiegro


Where to watch

Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...
Progressive

Primary

Political: Leans Left
Confidence: High

The film's dominant themes align with progressive values, centering an indigenous female protagonist who challenges gender norms and overcomes both an alien predator and the destructive forces of European colonizers, reflecting anti-colonial, environmentalist, and feminist narratives.

Diversity: High
Confidence: High

The movie intentionally centers on a Native American female protagonist and an entirely Native American cast, marking a significant shift in representation for the action genre. Its narrative further emphasizes DEI themes by portraying European colonizers negatively as antagonists, while highlighting the strength and ingenuity of the indigenous female hero.

Secondary

Female Combat: Yes
Confidence: High

The film features Naru, a skilled Comanche warrior, who engages in and wins multiple close-quarters physical fights against male French trappers using melee weapons such as an axe and a hatchet.

LGBTQ: N/A
Confidence: High

The film 'Prey' does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The story is centered on a historical sci-fi action narrative within the Comanche nation, with no elements related to queer identity present in the plot or character development.

Trans: N/A
Confidence: High

The film 'Prey' (2022) does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Its narrative is centered on a historical sci-fi action plot involving a Comanche warrior and an alien hunter, without incorporating elements related to transgender identity.

Gender Swap: No
Confidence: High

The film introduces new, original characters, including the protagonist Naru, who was created as female for this installment. No established characters from prior Predator canon or historical figures are portrayed with a different gender.

Race Swap: No
Confidence: High

The film introduces new characters set in 1719, primarily focusing on a Comanche protagonist and her tribe. These characters have no prior canonical or historical racial establishment to be altered from.


Viewer Rating Breakdown

7.8

Viewer Rating

Combines user and critic ratings from four sources

User Ratings

IMDB logo
7.1
The Movie Database logo
7.7

Critic Ratings

Rotten Tomatoes logo
9.4
Metacritic logo
7.1

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