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Mar 13, 2020 · The Hunt says it’s cleverly skewering everyone. Don’t fall for it. The self-styled provocative bloodbath is a masterclass in botched satire.
- Why Did The Hunt Get pulled?
- What Have Donald Trump and Critics of The Hunt Said?
- What Has The Reaction to The Hunt's Shelving Been?
- Will The Hunt Ever Be Released in Cinemas?
A lot of the reason lends itself to fallout from the El Paso and Dayton mass shootings. These massacres, occurring 13 hours apart on 4th August, left more than 30 people dead and many more injured. Unsurprisingly, Universal halted the film's marketing following these tragedies, its gun-heavy trailer pulled after some “thoughtful consideration”, acc...
First thing you should know: The Hunt was controversial even before it was shelved. Although the film’s official synopsis outlined the story would follow a group of people hunted by “rich elites” at a remote “Manor House” facility, its trailer (see below) suggested the film would portray wealthy liberals hunting “normal” right-leaning people for sp...
While the film's cast have been relatively quiet on the issue, star Hilary Swank did offer a brief comment at the Locarno Film Festival in Switzerland, according to Variety. Saying she wouldn't answer questions on The Hunt, Swank added: "No one’s seen the film. You can’t really have a conversation about it without understanding what it’s about.” Do...
Although critics have attacked the 'liberals killing Trump supporters' storyline, it’s currently not clear how seriously the movie takes this plot point – director Craig Zobel described The Hunt on Twitter(before the El Paso and Dayton shootings) as “not super dark” and only a “fun, funny action movie”. Given that we don’t exactly know how politica...
- Thomas Ling
Mar 11, 2020 · It’s a beautiful sentiment on paper; it’s just not apparent in the movie. This is a “there’s blame on both sides” movie, one that sets up the conspiracy-obsessed right and the so-called ...
Dec 17, 2023 · The Hunt's ending is politically charged and open-ended, leaving room for a potential sequel. Manorgate started as a harmless joke but transformed into a dangerous conspiracy, highlighting the impact of digital misinformation. Crystal's true identity and Don's allegiance are left ambiguous, emphasizing the dangers of jumping to conclusions ...
- Brynne Ramella
Mar 13, 2020 · Full spoilers follow for The Hunt. Universal and Blumhouse Productions’ action-thriller-satire The Hunt has been the subject of its fair share of controversy dating back to last summer. That’s ...
With that in mind, let’s talk about The Hunt and its very, very clever marketing. Usually, when a film gets pushed back, it makes a bit of news. When a film about a group of gun-toting ...
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Dec 21, 2023 · The Hunt initially faced controversy and misinterpretation, leading to delays in its release. The film's plot twist reveals the writers' focus on online enmity rather than right-wing vs. left-wing.
