Stag Hunt
Stag Hunt

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Stag Hunt

2015
Movie
94 min
English

Badly planned trek across Dartmoor landscape brings four friends face to face with the Dartmoor Beast. Lost and afraid the terrified party has to fight for their own lives in desperate attempt to survive the night.

Insights

IMDb4.7/10
Director: Robyn Herdman-SeeGenres: Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A group of friends embark on a weekend hunting trip that quickly devolves into a nightmare. Tensions rise as past secrets and resentments surface, leading to paranoia and mistrust among the group. The once idyllic setting becomes a dangerous trap where survival is paramount.

Critical Reception

Stag Hunt received a mixed to negative reception from critics, with many pointing to its predictable plot and underdeveloped characters. However, some viewers found the suspenseful atmosphere and the performances of the main cast to be compelling.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film struggles with a predictable narrative arc.

  • While some praised the tension, others found it to be a derivative thriller.

  • Performances from the lead actors were a highlight for some critics.

Google audience: Audience reception on Google is not widely available or commented on.

Fun Fact

The film was shot in a remote rural location, which contributed to its isolated and tense atmosphere during production.

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