The Naked Prey

This week's most rewarding drama pick in the US on Hoopla is The Naked Prey. The length is exactly right for the story it is telling — nothing rushed, nothing dragged out. With 112 viewer ratings on TMDB, this is not a title flying under the radar. Cornel Wilde leads a cast that never overplays its hand. Available now on Hoopla — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

Part of the current wave of titles people are actually watching, The Naked Prey earns its spot. The Naked Prey takes its time building the world its characters inhabit, and the patience pays off. A group of men are on safari. One of the party refuses to give a gift to a tribe they encounter. The tribe is offended, seizes the party, and one-by-one, kills all but one of the safari members in various creative and horrifying ways. Cornel Wilde and Gert Van den Bergh lead a cast that treats the material with real seriousness. It was released in 1965. What elevates The Naked Prey is a refusal to let any character off the hook too easily. There is real craft here, even in the moments that do not fully land.

Drama fans who appreciate slow-burn storytelling will feel right at home with The Naked Prey. It does not lean on comparisons to make its case. Short enough to finish in one sitting, substantial enough to feel satisfying. Cornel Wilde carries the material with a performance that rewards close attention. Worth starting sooner rather than later.

The Naked Prey was released in 1965, directed by and starring Cornel Wilde. The full 96-minute film is available to watch now. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just search the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.