---
title: "Innocent Prey"
year: 1984
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/innocent-prey-1984"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 84990
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 86
community_rating: 4.3
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "R"
---

# Innocent Prey (1984) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/innocent-prey-1984

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Innocent Prey is a film first released in 1984. Catalogued under Horror. Produced and broadcast by Premiere Film Marketing, Crystal Film Corporation. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A Dallas wife uncovers her husband’s deadly secret."

### Why Watch
- Tense atmosphere
- Compact 86‑minute runtime
- Unsettling premise

### Caveats & Content Note
- Short runtime may limit character depth
- Tone & Suitability: Contains violent themes involving murder and a serial killer, suitable for mature audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: horror, thriller, creepy, psychological

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Colin Eggleston
- **Networks / Studios**: Premiere Film Marketing, Crystal Film Corporation

## Key Cast Continuity

- **P. J. Soles** as *Cathy Wills*
- **Kit Taylor** as *Joe*
- **Grigor Taylor** as *Rick*
- **Martin Balsam** as *Sheriff Virgil Baker*
- **John Warnock** as *Phillip*
- **Susan Stenmark** as *Gwen*
- **Richard Morgan** as *Ted*
- **Deborah Voorhees** as *Hooker*
- **Karen Radcliffe** as *Casey*
- **Bill Thurman** as *Jim Gardner*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was Innocent Prey released?
The film was produced in 1984 and received a US theatrical release on August 8, 1991.

### Q: What genre does Innocent Prey belong to?
It is classified as a horror film.

### Q: How long is the movie?
The runtime is approximately one hour and twenty‑six minutes.

### Q: Where is the story set?
The narrative takes place in Dallas, Texas.

### Q: What is the central conflict of the story?
A woman discovers that her husband is a serial killer who targets prostitutes.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Innocent Prey — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/84990)

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