The Prey
Director: Edwin Brown
Actors: Debbie Thureson, Steve Bond, Lori Lethin
PlotIn a remote, picturesque woodland area, a group of six friends—Nancy, Joel, Bobbie, Skip, Gail, and Greg—venture out for a weekend camping trip. As they hike deeper into the wilderness, they are unaware of the ominous presence lurking in the forest. The natural beauty and serene setting of the woods soon give way to an unsettling atmosphere. The group stumbles upon eerie signs that something is amiss, from strange noises to the inexplicable feeling of being watched. Tensions rise as they realize they are not alone and that an unseen force is tracking their every move.
As the friends try to brush off their growing unease, they split up to explore different parts of the forest. Their carefree adventure turns into a nightmarish struggle for survival when one by one, they begin to disappear under mysterious circumstances. Fear and paranoia set in as the remaining friends search desperately for their missing companions while trying to unravel the mystery of what—or who—is hunting them. Their camaraderie and trust are put to the test as they are forced to confront their worst fears in the isolation of the forest. The race against time becomes critical as the sinister force draws nearer, revealing the woods’ dark, hidden secrets.
Writers: Summer Brown, Edwin Brown
Release Date: 04 Nov 1983
Runtime: 80 min
Rating: R
Country: United States
Language: English
Home Video Reviews
An engaging, odd slasher flick with solid technical merits, elevated by extensive supplementary material despite its low rental sensibility.
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