The Hunt Begins: 'Prey' Shifts Focus to Comanche Language in Thrilling Alien Actioner

On the vast expanse of the Great Plains during a time before colonial forces fully encroached upon Native American lands, the tables are turned in this gripping alien action film. Inspired by the success of its predecessor, 'Predator,' 'Prey' expertly flips the script to center around Naru (Amber Midthuber), an indomitable Comanche woman driven by a burning desire to prove her mettle as one of her tribe's most skilled hunters.

However, little does Naru know that this hunt will soon become more than just about proving herself. When she comes face-toface with a formidable dreadlocked alien hunter whose only aim is sport-killing the native inhabitants for entertainment purposes, Naru finds herself thrust into an all-out battle of wits and strength.

Director Taika Waititi's vision for 'Prey' was clear: to create a movie that would leave audiences gasping in awe at its sheer scale and cinematic grandeur. Unlike many modern productions constrained by the limitations of television formats, Waititi had complete creative freedom to let his imagination run wild with every aspect of this period drama.

'It was an incredible opportunity for me as a director,' Waitati revealed exclusively to Variety. 'I've worked on so many projects that are bound by strict budgets and production schedules, but 'Prey' gave us the luxury to go all-in without any restrictions.'

With such creative freedom comes great responsibility – especially when it comes to accurately depicting historical events and cultures with sensitivity and respect. Waitati was acutely aware of this challenge and ensured every detail in 'Prey' was meticulously researched and executed with utmost care.

'We wanted 'Prey' to feel like a genuine experience for audiences,' he explained during an exclusive interview. 'From the lush, expansive landscapes to the brutal violence that defines life on these ancient plains – everything had to be authentic.'

And authentic it is. With its heart-pounding action sequences and raw, visceral gore, 'Prey' more than lives up to expectations as a thrilling alien thrill ride for fans of science fiction cinema.

But despite receiving critical acclaim upon its release in theaters worldwide, the movie's journey to audiences was far from smooth sailing – literally speaking. After an unexpected merger threw production plans into disarray, discussions began about releasing 'Prey' straight-to-streaming platform Hulu instead of a traditional theatrical rollout.

'It was certainly a surprise,' Waitati candidly admitted when asked about the sudden change in distribution strategy for his film. Nevertheless, he remained resolute in ensuring that viewers would still be treated to an unwatered-down version of what they came expecting from 'Preay.'

'I think audiences are smart enough to know what they want – and if 'Prey' can't deliver on its promises as a thrilling alien action movie then maybe it just isn't for them,' Waitati concluded matter-of factly.

And with that bold statement, the hunt is officially on. Get ready to experience 'Preay' like never before in this gripping new take on classic science fiction cinema – where survival depends not only on your hunting skills but also how willing you are to do whatever it takes to stay alive in a world gone wild and free.

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