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The Prey

1983Movie1 h 20 minR

43
WeakGoodWatch score

A terrifying, tense horror movie about mystery.

Good for friends night · teens · drop-in friendly

Skip it if you scare easily

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Not for warmth, uplift or comfort.

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Story

It's not human, and it's got an axe!

Three young couples set off into the mountains for a weekend of climbing, drinking and lovemaking; little do they know that they are stumbling into the terrain of a fearsome predator – a wild man, horrifically burned as a child many years ago in a fire which engulfed his gypsy camp and left only him alive, roaming the woods in search of his next human prey.

Feels like

  • Slasher Horror
  • Camping Trip
  • Isolated Setting
  • Low Budget
  • Violent
  • 1980s
  • Mystery
  • Creature Feature

Cast

Crew

Directed by
Edwin Brown
Produced by
Summer Brown
Music by
Don Peake

Everyone

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Facts

November 4, 1983 · 1 h 20 min · R

Released
November 4, 1983
Runtime
1 h 20 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Horror
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$150,000
Available in
10 countries

Tropes

Ghost Story, Circling Vultures, Caught in a Snare +9

  • Ghost Story
  • Circling Vultures
  • Caught in a Snare
  • No Name Given
  • Heartbeat Soundtrack
  • Covers Always Lie
  • Flashback Echo
  • Final Girl
  • Neck Snap
  • Bald of Evil
  • Off with His Head!
  • The Reveal

12 of 14 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream The Prey?"

Questions about The Prey

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Prey?

In the United States, The Prey streams on Philo, Screambox, Fandor, Midnight Pulp, and ARROW, and it is free with ads on Plex, Cineverse, Xumo Play, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. It also streams in 7 other countries.

Is The Prey worth watching?

43
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 43 (IMDb 4.4).

Will The Prey scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

Yes, it's frightening: scares are rated 9 of 10.

Can I half-watch The Prey?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.