The Prey
“It's not human, and it's got an axe!”
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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The Prey (1983) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-05-20
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Debbie Thureson
Nancy
Steve Bond
Joel
Lori Lethin
Bobbie
Robert Wald
Skip
Gayle Gannes
Gail
Philip Wenckus
Greg
Jackson Bostwick
Mark O'Brien
Jackie Coogan
Lester Tile
Connie Hunter
Mary Sylvester
Ted Hayden
Frank Sylvester
Garry Goodrow
Sgt. Parsons
Carel Struycken
The Monster
Eric Edwards
Misha (uncredited)
Arcadia Lake
Sasha (uncredited)
John Leslie
Marco (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 4, 1983
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 4, 1983
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$150K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edwin Brown
- Screenplay & Story
- Edwin Brown, Summer Brown
- Original Score
- Don Peake
- Original Title
- The Prey
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Budget
- $150K
- Production Studios
- Essex Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edwin Brown
Edwin Brown, Summer Brown
Don Peake
João Fernandes
Michael Barnard
Joe Steinman, Frans Rasker, Summer Brown
Department Leadership Roster
Edwin Brown
Director
Edwin Brown
Screenplay
Don Peake
Original Music Composer
João Fernandes
Director of Photography
Julie Starr Dresner
Costume Design
Michael Barnard
Editor
Summer Brown
Producer
Summer Brown
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Prey
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Prey about?
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.
Who directed The Prey?
The Prey was directed by Edwin Brown.
Who stars in The Prey?
The principal cast of The Prey includes Debbie Thureson, Steve Bond, Lori Lethin, Robert Wald, Gayle Gannes.
When was The Prey released and how long is it?
The Prey was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
Who composed the musical score for The Prey?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Prey was composed by Don Peake.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Prey?
The Prey holds official age classifications: CA: R; DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).