The Prey: Legend Of Karnoctus May 2026

: Led by Tagger (Nick Chinlund) and Reid (Kevin Grevioux), these "black ops" contractors are in the middle of a gold heist when they seek refuge in the caves.

In the world of indie horror, few films wear their influences as proudly as (2022). Directed by brothers Cire and Matthew Hensman, this crowd-funded feature is a gritty, bloody homage to the high-testosterone creature features of the 1980s, specifically mirroring the structure and tone of classics like Predator . The Story: Mercenaries, Soldiers, and a Myth THE PREY: Legend of Karnoctus

Set against the backdrop of the war in Afghanistan, the film weaves together two separate groups who find themselves trapped in a labyrinthine cave system after a rocket explosion seals the entrance. : Led by Tagger (Nick Chinlund) and Reid

: The film reunites actors Danny Trejo and Nick Chinlund , who previously shared the screen in the 1997 action hit Con Air . Critical Reception The Story: Mercenaries, Soldiers, and a Myth Set

: Both groups soon realize they are being hunted by the Karnoctus , a deadly, legendary beast that begins picking them off one by one in the dark. Production Highlights & Trivia

: A platoon of U.S. soldiers, including characters like Griffin and Lake, join them after being ambushed by the Taliban.

: Unexpectedly for a monster movie, the script includes a "lengthy diatribe" regarding the Federal Reserve, featuring characters in "Ban the Fed" T-shirts—a personal touch from the writers.