The Naked Prey Full Movie

Christopher M 04 Feb 2008

A compelling thriller due to its lean storytelling, disturbing violence and exotic locale.

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Tim A 18 Apr 2013

The first time I was introduced to this film I went in with absolutely no expectations whatsoever. By the end of the film I was positive I had just seen one of the greatest films of the 20th century. Cornel WIlde is one of those rare talents who does it all. He directed, starred, produced and reportedly did a bit with helping out on the musical score. The Naked Prey breaks many rules for the time and is an adventure that you can't look away from. The story is pretty straightforward and launches into the action rather quickly. This is a definite man movie, intended to please the inner hunter inside all men. The stakes are high and the adrenaline pumps in each frame. The African landscape is hot, dry and uniquely beautiful. An action adventure that must have really hurt Wilde's feet during filming!!! A true classic.

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Ben C 28 Aug 2008

A Brit goes on a naked fun run through the African savannah. Action-packed in a such a way that you wouldn't expect out of an older film. Great shots of the African savannahs flora and fauna as well.

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Richard S 21 Jan 2008

Despite the touches of colonialism, this is a daring, excellently executed low budget film. Wilde's ability to make the story compelling with out extraneous background information and most importantly, banal dialogue sets it apart from most genre films. Modern filmmakers-- especially the heavily influenced Mel Gibson-- have a lot to learn. One of the other crucial techniques is Wilde's ability to stage action from a distance in relatively long takes. It's a far cry from much of the boring, quickly cut closeups that pervade modern "action" cinema. In Wilde's film you rarely, if ever lose track of where the characters are in relation to one another. It's such a contradictory film. It's very much of the genre, but there's this sense that he likes the Africans better than himself. I'm sure if he'd been able to do just as he pleased he'd have cut out a few of the more obvious ploys for studio approval. The music is also excellent. It and the South African landscapes are as much characters as Wilde and Gampu.

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Matt Brunson 05 Oct 2018

Brutal in its depictions of both tribal savagery and English arrogance, the film nevertheless avoids lazy stereotyping.

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