Dan Trachtenberg’s Prey is a splendidly visceral back to basics highlight for the Predator franchise. Yep, there’s a lot to like here, notably our female heroine Naru, who is impressively embodied by Amber Midthunder. The young actress is more than believable in the role, as she treks her way through a very intense uphill battle with our favourite evolved alien baddies. The movie’s far back time period and bare setting give the proceedings some much needed freshness. To be sure, the “Predator movie formula” is very much still intact. But, even though you know the beats, they feel rather new this time around. The action and thrills are especially brutal though. The movie sure earns its “R” rating, this thanks to some stifling and strong bloody violence – emphasis on the bloody. But, if you ever wanted to see a Predator fight a bear, then Prey is not to be missed. Regardless though, the film is definitely worth your time!