Get Ready to Run: Five Nights at Freddy’s Voice Actress Marta Svetek Leads TERROR FILMS RELEASING’s ‘Savage Prey’, Now Available on Amazon Prime

Best known for her voice performances in ‘Five Nights at Freddy’s’, ‘VALORANT’ and the ‘Battlefield’ franchise, actress Marta Svetek takes centre stage in the British survival horror ‘Savage Prey’, now available to rent or buy on Amazon Prime Video in the US and UK ahead of its worldwide digital release on 13 November 2026 through TERROR FILMS RELEASING. Following its World Premiere at the Popcorn Frights Film Festival in August, Savage Prey is reaching wider audiences with an intense story of grief, determination and survival, led by Svetek in one of her most physically and emotionally demanding screen performances to date.

Written and directed by Scottish filmmaker David Ryan Keith, the film follows Ava (Svetek), a grieving mother who returns to the remote Scottish Highlands searching for answers after the mysterious disappearance of her son. Her journey soon takes a terrifying turn when she finds herself targeted by a sadistic predator and forced into a deadly game of survival. Appearing on screen for almost the entire film, frequently alone and with minimal dialogue, Svetek carries much of the story through physical performance and emotional expression, marking a significant departure from the voice roles for which she has become widely recognised.

Speaking about what initially attracted her to the project, Svetek explained: “What drew me to the project, when I was sent the very first version of the script by David, was that it was a horror film that really took its time to establish the character. It made you emotionally invest in her, allowed you to relate to her feelings, and really care about her overcoming her obstacles.”

The actress also revealed that the film’s limited dialogue presented an unexpected challenge, requiring her to communicate Ava’s emotional journey almost entirely through her expressions and reactions. “Without dialogue, you have nothing to hide behind. Every emotion has to be at the forefront because the audience needs to understand exactly what Ava is going through with very little exposition. It was a genuine test of my abilities and one of the most rewarding challenges I’ve ever had.”

Beyond her leading performance, Svetek played an instrumental role in bringing the independent feature to life as Executive Producer. Her involvement extended across financing, post-production, voice direction, marketing and distribution, demonstrating her growing ambitions behind the camera. Drawing on her background in the creative industries and almost a decade of experience working in technology before pursuing acting full-time, Svetek embraced the opportunity to contribute to the production beyond her on-screen role. “From the moment I read the script, I wanted to help make this film happen. As production developed, I naturally became involved in areas beyond acting, from financing and post-production to marketing and distribution.”She added: “This film has given me the filmmaking bug, and I’m already developing another script.”

Filmed entirely in the Scottish Highlands, including the Cairngorms, Savage Prey makes full use of its remote and unforgiving landscape to heighten the film’s psychological tension. Production took place over an intensive 18-day shoot, during which the cast and crew faced unpredictable weather conditions, including Storm Amy. Despite the challenges, filming continued without losing a single production day. Svetek recalled arriving at the location with director David Ryan Keith following the storm and helping clear fallen trees from the road so that production vehicles could reach the set.

The demanding shoot was matched by a distinctive visual approach, with Keith using classic 35mm, 50mm and 135mm lenses to capture the intensity of Ava’s experience. For Svetek, the extreme close-ups required an especially controlled and emotionally precise performance. “Every tiny emotional shift is magnified, so there is nowhere to hide. That meant my preparation focused heavily on subtlety and truthfulness.” Another important aspect of the production was its commitment to practical filmmaking and human creativity, with the team choosing not to use artificial intelligence during production or post-production.

Having experienced the unauthorised cloning of her own voice through generative AI, Svetek has been particularly vocal about protecting performers and preserving the creative work behind film and television. “For me, the most important thing is that genuine human creativity remains at the heart of filmmaking. AI will never destroy the demand for handcrafted films created with passion, care and real collaboration.”

With an established career spanning video games, film and television, Svetek’s leading role in Savage Prey highlights another dimension of her work as a performer, while her involvement as Executive Producer signals an expanding creative career behind the scenes. The film also stars Steve Weston, Hannaj Bang Bendz, Sara Figueiredo and Ryan Livingstone.

‘Savage Prey’ is now available to rent or buy in HD on Amazon Prime Video in the US and UK. The film is also scheduled for a wider international digital release on 13 November 2026 through TERROR FILMS RELEASING, with announced platforms including Tubi, Chilling, The Roku Channel and Fandango at Home, subject to regional availability.