Silence of the Prey (2024)

Silence of the Prey (2024). Silence of the Prey: Directed by Karyna Kudzina, Michael Vaynberg. With Monte Bezell, Michael Doyle, Lorianna Izrailova, Karyna Kudzina. In a desperate bid to secure a future for her child, an undocumented immigrant mother takes a caretaker job. Unbeknownst to her, the elderly man conceals a horrifying truth.

“This is the story of a young mother and her four-year-old daughter, alone in this country and undocumented, who are lured into a nightmare and forced to fight for their lives. It is Karyna Kudzinau0026#39;s writing and directing debut, and her performance as Nina is compelling (a strong female lead, both on and off the screen). The tension builds from the beginning and the story moves forward to a satisfying ending with nothing wasted. Chris LaPantau0026#39;s performance as Ninau0026#39;s antagonist, the brooding Luther, is also compelling. And, Monte Bezell is perfectly cast as Andrés, the hapless traveler who happens upon the scene. The film is worth watching for the performances alone.”