A Dangerous Prey

Starring TaJa Brittaney and Marlon Ladd the movie weaves a story into the harsh realities of survival amidst urban gentrification and racial tensions. The story follows Keisha and Aiden, a couple dealing with racism in their new community after fleeing urban gentrification. The film resonates with the struggles individuals face in unfamiliar territories, with Keisha's journey from prey to a formidable force against racists providing a gripping focal point. TaJa Brittaney's performance as Keisha showcases her inner strength in the face of adversity. Marlon Ladd adds depth with his portrayal of Aiden. The chemistry between the two leads make the characters relatable and engaging. I really enjoyed this movie.

Making any feature film is extraordinarily difficult; there are a myriad of challenges one faces. This movie features a number of characters and diverse locations, and focuses on the plight of a young black couple striving to secure the American dream. There are secrets, and dark corners of society. Story is primarily told through the eyes of Keisha (played by TaJa Brittaney). Ultimately, the couple must find strength in themselves to triumph. Technical marks were fair, I would've preferred stronger shot compositions and fuller sound design. But the transformation of a young mother-to-be into a vigilante is worth watching.

Dangerous Prey, directed by Terry Spears, is a thriller/drama that tackles some tough subjects - discrimination, racial tension and urban gentrification. I give kudos to the filmmakers for facing these issues head-on.

The lead, Kesha, gives a strong, honest performance - she carries the film. The antagonists, the two good-ol' boys, were over-the-top and too stereotypical. I would've like to see more subtly and depth to them. For a low budget indie, the quality was what you'd expect, maybe a bit lower, but for the most part the lead's performances overcome that.

The run-time was short, so I feel like the script could've been developed more. A few more re-writes would've given this story more focus with a greater impact for things the filmmakers were trying to communicate.

This was an interesting film led by great acting performances from the entire cast. The main actress did a spectacular job bringing the character, Kesha, to life and making her believable. There were moments where her character took unexpected turns, but her performance combined with strongly written dialogue helped things make sense. I found myself caring about Kesha and Aiden's journey, which kept me engaged the entire film. I was also curious how all the characters and circumstances would end up tying together. I was left with a few questions, but appreciated the ride. Overall this was a well shot, well done independent film.

"A Dangerous Prey" isn't your typical movie. It's breaking through the norm. Starring the dynamic duo TaJa Brittaney and Marlon Ladd, Keisha and Aiden, a couple with their own secrets, dip out from the city hustle, hoping for a better life. Their dreams get crushed by a harsh reality. Racists in their new hood start messing with them, and when Aiden's away, Keisha's left holding it down solo. Now she's gotta tap into her strength and smarts, flipping the script from prey to a force to be reckoned with. If you into femme fatale revenge you must check out A Dangerous Prey. I give it 2 thumbs up.