The Prey:: Legend Of Karnoctus

: 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.

: Despite its modest budget and some "dodgy" digital effects for gunfire, the film is praised for using practical creature effects for the Karnoctus itself, giving the monster a visceral, physical presence.

: The film reunites actors Danny Trejo and Nick Chinlund , who previously shared the screen in the 1997 action hit Con Air . Critical Reception THE PREY: Legend of Karnoctus

: 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.

: A platoon of U.S. soldiers, including characters like Griffin and Lake, join them after being ambushed by the Taliban. : Led by Tagger (Nick Chinlund) and Reid

: The role of Reid was originally meant for the late Michael Clarke Duncan , who was replaced by Kevin Grevioux after his passing. Similarly, the sniper role was intended for Bruce Campbell before Adrian Paul stepped in.

: 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 Critical Reception : Unexpectedly for a monster movie,

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.