The Prey (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Film · ★ 4.7
Released in 1983, The Prey is a thriller and horror film directed by Edwin Brown, running about 80 minutes. “It's not human, and it's got an axe!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Three couples go on a camping trip in the woods of southern California during the summer, where a deformed man is stalking their camp.
Who’s in it. The Prey stars Debbie Thureson as Nancy, Steve Bond as Joel, Lori Lethin as Bobbie and Robert Wald as Skip, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.7/10, The Prey has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on ARROW and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Prey page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Prey tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Prey (1983)?
- In US, The Prey is available to stream on ARROW, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Prey worth watching?
- The Prey holds an audience score of 4.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Prey?
- The Prey stars Debbie Thureson, Steve Bond, Lori Lethin, Robert Wald and Gayle Gannes.
- When was The Prey released?
- The Prey was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.