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The Hunt
2020 90 min United States of America R 16+
★6.3
Action, Thriller, Horror
Director: Craig Zobel
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Description
Twelve strangers wake up in a clearing. They don't know where they are—or how they got there. In the shadow of a dark internet conspiracy theory, ruthless elitists gather at a remote location to hunt humans for sport. But their master plan is about to be derailed when one of the hunted turns the tables on her pursuers.
Budget:
$14M
US Gross:
$5.81M
Worldwide:
$12.4M
Starring
Betty Gilpin
Actor
Hilary Swank
Actor
Ike Barinholtz
Actor
Awards
3 wins & 5 nominations total
Key opinion
The Hunt is a divisive satirical thriller that uses a 'most dangerous game' premise to mirror modern political tribalism. While some viewers praise its sharp irony, well-executed action, and Betty Gilpin's standout performance, others find the satire superficial and the narrative depth lacking.
| Acting | Betty Gilpin delivers a compelling and memorable performance that stands out as the film's strongest asset. | |
| Acting | The action choreography and gunfight sequences are expertly executed. | |
| Theme | The film attempts to mirror the toxic, dehumanizing nature of online political discourse through its characters and narrative structure. | |
| Originality | Opinions on the satire are polarized: some see it as a sharp, self-aware critique of political extremism, while others dismiss it as toothless or fundamentally underdeveloped. | |
| Screenplay | The narrative balance is disputed; supporters enjoy the fast-paced, twisting survival plot, while detractors feel the writing is too schematic, wooden, and lacking in emotional stakes. | |
| Ending | The ending creates a divide, as some appreciate the final moral dilemma and plot pivots, while others find it forced, unrealistic, or let down by poor antagonist dialogue. |