Prey feels like a suspense-free horror movie that's more pleasant than frightening. I can’t imagine dealing with severe trauma or mental distress by talking about it with a therapist or watching movies about unending happiness. If I were sent to some remote island for three days as part of a “self-discovery” program, equipped only with survival skills, I would likely be a very different person today. The characters a…

Genuine survival horror experiences are uncommon now, and even rarer when executed effectively. _Prey_ falls into the category of the former, though not so much the latter. It's an acceptable film; looking at what other viewers have said about _Prey_, it appears I appreciated aspects of it more than many, but I can understand why those criticisms are considered legitimate. Final rating:★★½ - There was a great dea…