Prey
A primal thriller blending sci-fi dread with raw survival. Naru’s intellect outshines brute force, transforming the underestimated prey into an apex predator against the backdrop of an untamed frontier.
Prey
Prey

"They hunt to live. It lives to hunt."

02 August 2022 United States of America 100 min ⭐ 7.7 (7,530)
Director: Dan Trachtenberg
Cast: Amber Midthunder, Dakota Beavers, Michelle Thrush, Stormee Kipp, Julian Black Antelope
Action Thriller Science Fiction
Proving Oneself and Overcoming Patriarchy The Hunter vs. The Hunted Colonialism and Exploitation Brains Over Brawn
Budget: $65,000,000

Prey - Characters & Cast

Character Analysis

Naru

Amber Midthunder

Archetype: The Underdog Hero
Key Trait: Highly observant and resourceful

Motivation

To complete her Kuhtaamia, prove to her tribe (and herself) that she is a capable warrior, and protect her people from an unknown, deadly threat.

Character Arc

Naru begins as a skilled healer who desperately wants to be recognized as a hunter but is dismissed by her tribe. Through a grueling series of trials, she learns to trust her own unique methods of observation and strategy, ultimately transforming into the tribe's War Chief by defeating an alien threat.

Taabe

Dakota Beavers

Archetype: The Mentor/Supporting Brother
Key Trait: Brave and fiercely loyal

Motivation

To protect his tribe, uphold his reputation as a great hunter, and look out for his younger sister's safety.

Character Arc

Taabe starts as the celebrated golden boy of the tribe who somewhat indulges his sister's dreams but still adheres to tradition. He eventually realizes Naru's true potential, stepping aside and sacrificing himself so she can finish the hunt.

The Feral Predator

Dane DiLiegro

Archetype: The Apex Antagonist
Key Trait: Primal, ruthless, and technologically superior

Motivation

To hunt for sport, collect trophies from the strongest beasts, and prove its dominance as an apex predator.

Character Arc

The Predator arrives on Earth seeking worthy prey to test its skills. It confidently works its way up the food chain, growing increasingly bold and reckless, which ultimately leads to its downfall when it underestimates human intellect.

Cast

Amber Midthunder as Naru
Dakota Beavers as Taabe
Michelle Thrush as Aruka
Stormee Kipp as Wasape
Julian Black Antelope as Chief Kehetu
Dane DiLiegro as Predator
Stefany Mathias as Sumu (Chief Wife)
Bennett Taylor as Raphael
Mike Paterson as Big Beard
Nelson Leis as Waxed Mustache
Tymon Carter as Huupi
Skye Pelletier as Tabu
Harlan Blayne Kytwayhat as Itsee
Corvin Mack as Paaka
Samuel Marty as Puhi