🎧 Movie Wars Podcast: Prey — Can the Predator Franchise Still Hunt?

This week on Movie Wars, we’re diving deep into Prey — the surprise Predator prequel that dared to strip the franchise down to its primal roots. We break down why this one hit so differently: from its raw depiction of Comanche culture and authentic casting to the jaw-dropping cinematography that turned blood and wilderness into visual poetry.

Kyle, Seth, and comedian Peter Murphy (yes, that Peter Murphy) debate whether Prey actually out-hunts the 1987 classic — and the answers get heated. We talk creature-feature psychology, the decline of movie stars, the “masculine myth” of 80s action, and why representation done right feels so good on screen.

Expect plenty of film nerd tangents, behind-the-scenes trivia, and the usual Movie Wars blend of humor and obsession — from callbacks to Predator 2’s gun Easter egg, to the wild story of how Prey secretly began as an “R-rated Disney princess film.”

Stick around for the War Card, where we go rapid-fire on cast, writing, direction, and the all-important “Would Arnold approve?” question.

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• The most authentic and daring entry in the Predator series yet.
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• Deep dive into representation, casting, and language in Native storytelling.
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• Hot debate: Prey vs. the 1987 original — which really hunts harder?
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• Film lighting, creature effects, and where the franchise should go next (Samurai era?).
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• Peter Murphy brings the chaos, the laughs, and a few questionable bear facts.
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