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2015
TV-14
Showtime Networks
1 h 41 m

2015
TV-14
Showtime Networks
1 h 41 m

Summary When Warren Jeffs rose to Prophet of the Fundamentalist Church of Latter Day Saints, he took control of a religion with a history of polygamous and underage marriage. In a short time, Warren managed to expand these practices and the power of his position in unprecedented ways. He bridged the gap between sister wives and ecclesiastically ...

Directed By: Amy Berg

Written By: Sam Brower, Nick Cave, Amy Berg

2015
TV-14
Showtime Networks
1 h 41 m

2015
TV-14
Showtime Networks
1 h 41 m

Prophet's Prey

Metascore Generally Favorable Based on 15 Critic Reviews

77

User Score Generally Favorable Based on 6 User Ratings

7.0

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Summary When Warren Jeffs rose to Prophet of the Fundamentalist Church of Latter Day Saints, he took control of a religion with a history of polygamous and underage marriage. In a short time, Warren managed to expand these practices and the power of his position in unprecedented ways. He bridged the gap between sister wives and ecclesiastically ...

Directed By: Amy Berg

Written By: Sam Brower, Nick Cave, Amy Berg

Where to Watch

Top Cast

Nick Cave

Self - Narrator

Elaine Anderson

Self - Sister of Warren Jeffs

Sam Brower

Self - Private Investigator

Andrew Chatwin

Self - Food Bank Operator, Activist

Lori Chatwin

Self

Ross Chatwin

Self - Former Priest FLDS

David Doran

Self - Sheriff Schleicher County, Texas

Craig Foster

Self

Mary Harris

Self - Juror, 2011 Trial

Annette Jeffs

Self - First Wife of Warren Jeffs

Brent Jeffs

Self - Nephew of Wallace Jeffs

Isaac Jeffs

Self - Brother of Warren Jeffs

Lyle Jeffs

Self - Current Leader FLDS, Brother of Warren Jeffs

Naomie Jeffs

Self - Wife of Warren Jeffs #41

Nephi Jeffs

Self - Interviewee in Warren's Prison

Rulon Jeffs

Self - Founder FLDS

Thomas Jeffs

Self - Son of Lyle Jeffs, Nephew of Warren Jeffs

Wallace Jeffs

Self - Brother of Warren Jeffs

Warren Jeffs

Self - Son of Rulon Jeffs

Janetta Jessop

Self - Wife of Warren Jeffs #63

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Critic Reviews

Metascore

Generally Favorable Based on 15 Critic Reviews

93% Positive
14 Reviews

7% Mixed
1 Review

0% Negative
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Critic Reviews

Metascore

Generally Favorable Based on 15 Critic Reviews

93% Positive
14 Reviews

7% Mixed
1 Review

0% Negative
0 Reviews

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Sep 14, 2015

Berg’s interviews with past members of the polygamy-practicing Mormon denomination make for damning testimony, but the lasting power of “Prey” is its grim insight into the mentality of the deceived, and its despairing recognition that spiritual and psychological bondage doesn’t end simply by putting a monster behind bars.

By Justin Chang FULL REVIEW

Sep 14, 2015

Prophet’s Prey is a skin-crawling chronicle of one of America’s biggest criminals and the community that allowed him to flourish.

By Kate Erbland FULL REVIEW

Sep 15, 2015

Grim but riveting viewing, a layered commentary on this country's moral and spiritual underbelly.

By Ernest Hardy FULL REVIEW

Washington Post

Oct 1, 2015

It’s hard to say what is most difficult to digest about Prophet’s Prey.

By Michael O'Sullivan FULL REVIEW

Sep 18, 2015

Hopefully, Prophet’s Prey will give those women the power to escape and make their voices heard.

By Brian Tallerico FULL REVIEW

New York Magazine (Vulture)

Sep 22, 2015

At times, I found myself wishing Berg focused more on Brower and Krakauer’s investigations and given the film a more present-tense narrative. This is a fascinating movie, but there’s a lot to cover here, and one can occasionally feel lost amid all the strands.

By Bilge Ebiri FULL REVIEW

Sep 14, 2015

Prophet’s Prey is more effective at presenting the enigmatic figure of the Prophet himself. His drawling somnolent voice hovers over the movie like a menacing ghost.

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User Reviews

User Score

Generally Favorable Based on 6 User Ratings

67% Positive
4 Ratings

17% Mixed
1 Rating

17% Negative
1 Rating

User Reviews

User Score

Generally Favorable Based on 6 User Ratings

67% Positive
4 Ratings

17% Mixed
1 Rating

17% Negative
1 Rating

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Details

Production Company Artemis Rising Foundation, Imagine Entertainment, Showtime Documentary Films

Release Date Sep 18, 2015

Duration 1 h 41 m

Rating TV-14

Genres

Tagline The shocking inside story of cult leader Warren Jeffs and the FLDS church.

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Awards

Writers Guild of America, USA

• 1 Nomination

Americana Film Fest

• 1 Nomination

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