The Prey (1983): Cast & Plot
The Prey is a 1983 horror film directed by Edwin Brown, starring Ted Hayden as Frank Sylvester, Connie Hunter and Steve Bond. It runs 1 hour 20 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 20m (80 min)
- Director
- Edwin Brown
- Genre
- Horror
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Essex Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Prey About?
The premise of The Prey without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
During a sweltering summer, three couples set out for a weekend camping trip in the remote woods of Southern California. Their peaceful retreat quickly turns into a nightmare when they realize a deformed, axe‑wielding figure is lurking nearby, silently stalking their camp and turning the forest into a deadly hunting ground.
The Prey Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- two word title
- slasher horror
- serial killer
- sadistic killer
- backwoods slasher
- evil wins
- deformed brute
- camping
- axe murderer
- bikini
- hillbilly horror
- man killed
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- deformed man
- delayed release
- man
- sex scene
- kiss
- murder spree
- brutality
- woman in jeopardy
- redneck
- hillbilly
- mutant
- insane man
- psychopathic killer
- psychopath
- darkness
- slashing
- sadistic horror
- sadistic psychopath
- butchery
- butcher
- serial murder
- evil man
- woods
- stalking
- terror
- grindhouse film
- giant
- rage
- mysterious villain
- psycho
- body count
- evil
- maniac
- slasher killer
- backwoods
- mysterious man
- villain
- american horror
The Prey Cast & Characters
Ted Hayden leads the cast as Frank Sylvester, with Connie Hunter as Mary Sylvester and Steve Bond as Joel. Directed by Edwin Brown; 15 actors are credited in all.
- Director Edwin Brown
- Ted Hayden as Frank Sylvester
- Connie Hunter as Mary Sylvester
- Steve Bond as Joel
- Debbie Thureson as Nancy
Also Starring in The Prey
· 11 more- Lori Lethin Bobbie
- Robert Wald Skip
- Philip Wenckus Greg
- Gayle Gannes Gail
- Jackson Bostwick Mark O'Brien
- Jackie Coogan Lester Tile
- Carel Struycken The Monster
- Eric Edwards Misha (uncredited)
- Garry Goodrow Sgt. Parsons
- John Leslie Marco (uncredited)
- Arcadia Lake Sasha (uncredited)
More from Edwin Brown
One more film directed by Edwin Brown: Sexual Outlaws.
The Prey Plot Summary
What happens in The Prey from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In 1948, a devastating wildfire erupts through the North Point section of the Keen Wild national forest in the Colorado Rocky Mountains, tearing apart a quiet, secluded community of gypsies who carve out a living in a cave. The flames leave a scar on the landscape and on the memories of those who once called this place home. Fast forward to 1980, when Frank [Ted Hayden] Sylvester and his wife Mary [Connie Hunter] Sylvester are camping nearby. That night, an unseen assailant closes in with brutal efficiency, murdering them with an axe and plunging the area into a deeper, darker mystery.
Full summary
The whole story of The Prey, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know The Prey?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 10: not answered
Which actor portrays forest ranger Mark O'Brien?
Cars in The Prey
7 cars on screen, including the 1949 Cadillac Series 61 and the Chevrolet Blazer.
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1949 Cadillac Series 61 Minor role -
Chevrolet Blazer Minor role -
1974 Dodge Tradesman Minor role -
1930 Ford Model A Minor role
The Prey Also Known As
6 alternative titles, including “... und der Tod wartet schon” and “Depredador”.
- Also known as
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- ... und der Tod wartet schon
- Depredador
- O Depredador
- 猎物
- Und der Tod wartet schon
- Добыча
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Prey for the Beast, Prey and Prey.
The Prey FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Prey, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Prey?
The Prey runs 1 hour 20 minutes (80 minutes).
When was The Prey released?
The Prey was released on November 4, 1983.
Who directed The Prey?
The Prey was directed by Edwin Brown.
More films by Edwin Brown Who is in the cast of The Prey?
The Prey stars Ted Hayden as Frank Sylvester, Connie Hunter as Mary Sylvester and Steve Bond as Joel, among 15 credited actors.
Does The Prey have a post-credit scene?
No. The Prey has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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