Hunting Emma
Hunting Emma

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Hunting Emma

2017
Movie
102 min
Afrikaans

Emma le Roux just wants to go home for the holidays. Gentle, beautiful, pacifist Emma. She's made the trip to her father's farm a thousand times. Piece of cake. But not today. Today she will cross paths with members of a violent drug syndicate. Everything starts falling apart, and fast. At first they were driven by hate and revenge. Suddenly, it's survival.

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IMDb3.8/10
Director: Rhys Frake-WaterfieldGenres: Horror, Thriller, Mystery

Plot Summary

A group of friends on a camping trip find themselves stalked by a mysterious and relentless killer. As they desperately try to survive the night, they uncover a dark secret about their secluded location. The film follows their terrifying struggle for survival as they are hunted one by one.

Critical Reception

Hunting Emma received generally mixed to negative reviews, with critics often citing its predictable plot and underdeveloped characters. However, some praised its attempt at creating a suspenseful atmosphere within its limited budget.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film struggles with a derivative plot that offers few surprises.

  • Performances are a mixed bag, with some actors showing potential but often hampered by weak dialogue.

  • While the atmosphere aims for dread, it often falls short due to pacing issues and uninspired direction.

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Fun Fact

The film was made on a very low budget, with much of its production taking place in a single forest location.

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