Prey’s Warrior Face Paint Has a Deeper Meaning Than Predator Fans Realize
The Comanche warrior face paint in Prey actually has a deeper meaning than many Predator fans realize. Acting as the fifth movie in the Predator franchise, Prey takes viewers back to the 18th century, telling the story of one Comanche warrior's fight against the first alien Predator to land on Earth. The film has been a hit with both audiences and critics thus far, with many praising Dan Trachtenberg's direction, the lead performance from Amber Midthunder as Naru, and the film's commitment to accurately and respectfully portraying Comanche culture.
Although Trachtenberg himself is not Comanche, the film did use Comanche consultants to ensure historical accuracy. Notably, Prey also features a cast that is predominantly Comanche, and the film was released with the option to watch it entirely with Comanche audio dubs. As is featured heavily in the film's marketing, Naru and the other Comanche warriors sport period-appropriate clothing, but also some striking face paint. In one of the more visually unique posters for Prey, Naru's black face paint is mixed with the distinctive green luminescent blood of the Predator alien.
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In a new interview with InStyle, Midthunder reveals more details about the warrior face and body paint featured in Prey and how each cast member got to add their own personal flourishes to each design. Unbeknownst to viewers, the careful designs have deeper stories than what might be initially assumed. Check out Midthunder's full comment below:
«We had several days of hair and makeup tests before we started shooting, and that doesn't just go for me, that goes for all of the boys — they got to collaborate on their face paint or their war paint. Some of
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