"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, Crystal, turns the tables on her pursuers.
This movie is basically controlled chaos from start to finish, and that's a big part of the fun. It throws you into the madness immediately and keeps a pretty good pace the whole way through. The humor is dark, the action is over-the-top, and it never seems too concerned with being taken seriously.
Betty Gilpin is great and carries the movie with ease. A lot of the entertainment comes from not knowing what ridiculous thing is going to happen next.
The only real downside is that the last act doesn't quite live up to the strong opening. Once the movie starts explaining itself more, it loses a bit of its edge. Still, a fun and surprisingly rewatchable action-comedy.
Good! The violence is over the top making it unreal, which I liked. Dig the chick. 👍🏼
I'm not typically a Blumhouse fan, but this was surprisingly well made with Betty, as always, being a badass. Love all the reviewer cope taking the subversive and near 'Monty-Python' levels of satire as anything close to serious representation.
Violent and funny. Don't take your politics too seriously though.
Blumhouse score for me on this one with a solid genre piece, they seem to really try hard to entertain even when they miss the mark a bit which this time they certainly did not. This film attempts some amount of satire with the elites versus the poor scenario but that is just a very basic framework that does little more than add a little flavour to what is an exciting on the run movie with some very gory kills but tongue in cheek all the way. It's fast paced and most of the characters are dispatched in pretty short order for your entertainment, often out of the blue so even though it's pretty funny I was left on edge somewhat over what to expect. There's a certain amount of tension built up over who is for real and who might get killed unexpectedly or turn out to be with the hunters. The main actress reminds me a lot of Jodie Comer from Killing Eve and I liked her quirky expressions and inscrutableness which made her performance standout from the whole cast in what could have just been the generic "main one in it" role. A few known faces pop up here and there, the action is brutal and there's a particularly well choreographed fight that I wanted to watch again straight away. Loved it from start to finish.
Personally I think this movie is a bit overhyped, but it's still a good movie. The problem is that I think it's uneven. Some parts of it is truly awful but some are brilliant.
Is it a masterpiece? No. Is it perfect? No. But is is entertaining with gory tongue in cheek comedy and has a female protagonist. This is a movie we never regret rewatching.
Not the best, it was a good idea, but I think it could have been better. Nice fights.
This was a surprise joy for me. It was dark but funny. I wouldn't call it a horror really. More of a violent action. I think the people who have taken issue with this movie are kind of the point.
Loved the humor. Betty Gilpin’s character was new to me. Guess I am gonna go watch more of her now.
Great cast having fun but it sadly suffers from producer-director-writer-producer smugness. Just make a fun film ffs and stop trying to be arch with every line. It is so desperate to be 'rebellious' and naughty that it loses the entertainment. Glad the above the line production talent amused themselves. Surprised you didnt open with a quote from Ovid or Von Clauwitz.
And if you are going to make a liberal baddie. Can you at least try a bit harder? Athena was lame. Generic without any memorable reasoning or evilness. She could have at least have been a female Sea Shepherd!
Looking at you Lindelhof. Don't blame the actress. If it ain't on the page, they can't do it.
It came across as a fictional film from Seth Rogan's Continental Studios. A parody of a parody. I can hear the pitch meeting from a thousand yards. Another line anyone?
It's trying to be a Tarantino movie, but lacks the star-studded cast and clever script. Not a problem for someone who finds Tarantino to be an insufferable ass, but the porn tier writing and workplace safety skit acting is a different story. Cheesy gore and excessive violence by themselves does not a Tarantino movie make. The political messaging is also painfully preachy and cringe.
Craig Zobel, this is not how you show those libs who's boss, or whatever. At least attempt some subtlety. You can do better.
Loved this movie! Betty Gilpin was amazing! We need some kind of sequel!
That was freaking great! Loved every minute of it, and didn't waste any time jumping into the exciting stuff. It had it all. Humor, action, great death scenes...even skewers polarized politics and conspiracy culture by mocking liberal elites.
Reviews
The Hunt
Zokkiie reviewed
The Hunt
May 31, 2026This movie is basically controlled chaos from start to finish, and that's a big part of the fun. It throws you into the madness immediately and keeps a pretty good pace the whole way through. The humor is dark, the action is over-the-top, and it never seems too concerned with being taken seriously.
Betty Gilpin is great and carries the movie with ease. A lot of the entertainment comes from not knowing what ridiculous thing is going to happen next.
The only real downside is that the last act doesn't quite live up to the strong opening. Once the movie starts explaining itself more, it loses a bit of its edge. Still, a fun and surprisingly rewatchable action-comedy.
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The Hunt
March 14, 2025Blumhouse score for me on this one with a solid genre piece, they seem to really try hard to entertain even when they miss the mark a bit which this time they certainly did not. This film attempts some amount of satire with the elites versus the poor scenario but that is just a very basic framework that does little more than add a little flavour to what is an exciting on the run movie with some very gory kills but tongue in cheek all the way. It's fast paced and most of the characters are dispatched in pretty short order for your entertainment, often out of the blue so even though it's pretty funny I was left on edge somewhat over what to expect. There's a certain amount of tension built up over who is for real and who might get killed unexpectedly or turn out to be with the hunters. The main actress reminds me a lot of Jodie Comer from Killing Eve and I liked her quirky expressions and inscrutableness which made her performance standout from the whole cast in what could have just been the generic "main one in it" role. A few known faces pop up here and there, the action is brutal and there's a particularly well choreographed fight that I wanted to watch again straight away. Loved it from start to finish.
hairydemon reviewed
The Hunt
August 16, 2025Great cast having fun but it sadly suffers from producer-director-writer-producer smugness. Just make a fun film ffs and stop trying to be arch with every line. It is so desperate to be 'rebellious' and naughty that it loses the entertainment. Glad the above the line production talent amused themselves. Surprised you didnt open with a quote from Ovid or Von Clauwitz.
And if you are going to make a liberal baddie. Can you at least try a bit harder? Athena was lame. Generic without any memorable reasoning or evilness. She could have at least have been a female Sea Shepherd!
Looking at you Lindelhof. Don't blame the actress. If it ain't on the page, they can't do it.
It came across as a fictional film from Seth Rogan's Continental Studios. A parody of a parody. I can hear the pitch meeting from a thousand yards. Another line anyone?
Cubane reviewed
The Hunt
August 3, 2025It's trying to be a Tarantino movie, but lacks the star-studded cast and clever script. Not a problem for someone who finds Tarantino to be an insufferable ass, but the porn tier writing and workplace safety skit acting is a different story. Cheesy gore and excessive violence by themselves does not a Tarantino movie make. The political messaging is also painfully preachy and cringe.
Craig Zobel, this is not how you show those libs who's boss, or whatever. At least attempt some subtlety. You can do better.
