Did Prey Save the Predator Franchise? | Hold Onto Your Butts Ep. 22

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After six Predator movies, we finally arrive at the one that changed everything. JD and Paul are joined by Mallory Vining (AudiYOOObooks) to break down Prey (2022), the critically acclaimed reboot that breathed new life into the Predator franchise. We discuss why Naru is one of the series' greatest protagonists, how Dan Trachtenberg returned the franchise to its horror roots, and why smaller stakes and smarter storytelling made for the best Predator film since the original.

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