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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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movie wars podcast, prey movie review, predator franchise, amber midthunder, native american representation, action movie analysis, film trivia, comedy podcast, arnold schwarzenegger, creature features, 80s action nostalgia, filmmaking craft, modern vs. classic cinema, cinematic storytelling, comedic debates
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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.
Takeaways:
Tags:
movie wars podcast, prey movie review, predator franchise, amber midthunder, native american representation, action movie analysis, film trivia, comedy podcast, arnold schwarzenegger, creature features, 80s action nostalgia, filmmaking craft, modern vs. classic cinema, cinematic storytelling, comedic debates

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