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At long last, the Predator franchise has done what fans have always hoped for - it's evolved. It's refreshing to see a bold exploration that injects fresh mythology, gruesomely gory action, and a genuinely original premise that rewrites what we thought we knew about the Yautja species. Nothing in the movie seems familiar apart from the god-like monsters, and that's exactly why it's so good! However, beneath the bloodshed lies a surprisingly thoughtful interwoven story that offers a deeper understanding of revenge, greed, and optimism, and delves into the ethics of violence. Just sit back, watch, and revel!

When I saw the trailer, I was underwhelmed. But after seeing the movie, I feel that it is by far the second best entry in the franchise. Prey starts off as a slow burn and quickly picks up the pace. There's suspense and horror elements throughout the film and when the action starts it's gory as hell. Frankly, I was surprised to see how much gore they incorporated. However, the gore was tastefully shown, rather that showing it, just for the sake of it. The only reason I am giving it a 8 is because I feel the dialogues at times seemed a bit contemporary and in English. The year being shown was 1719, and no one talked like that (Let alone Native American Tribes). I would have preferred to see the movie completely in the Comanche dialect with English subtitles (It would have been more authentic and gritty). That being said, the movie is wonderful, and a must-watch for sci-fi, action and horror fans.