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A group of students investigates a series of mysterious bear killings, but learns that there are much more dangerous things going on. They start to follow a mysterious hunter, learning that he is actually a troll hunter.
A group of Norwegian film students sets out to make a documentary about a mysterious bear poacher. Their investigation leads them to a government conspiracy involving a secret unit tasked with hunting and killing trolls in the remote wilderness. The students soon find themselves in grave danger as they witness the terrifying reality of these mythical creatures and the dangerous world of troll hunting.
Trollhunter was met with generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its unique premise, creature design, and blend of humor and horror. Audiences were also captivated by its mockumentary style and the surprisingly effective portrayal of trolls, making it a cult favorite among fantasy and horror fans.
Praised for its inventive premise and effective blend of mockumentary style with creature feature elements.
Commended for its impressive visual effects and creature design, especially given its budget.
Applauded for its dark humor and the unique way it brings Scandinavian folklore to life.
Google audience: Google users generally found Trollhunter to be a fun, creative, and surprisingly scary film. Many appreciated its original concept and the believable depiction of trolls, considering it a refreshing take on creature features.
The trolls in the film were designed to be based on different species of Scandinavian folklore trolls, with each type having distinct characteristics and behaviors.
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I found this movie to be quite entertaining and would like to watch it again sometime. It tells a fairly straightforward adventure story with good writing and fine acting, and even as they fill us in on the folklore of trolls, they don’t we...
Interesting and decent movie getting the most of what it has at hand for a probably quite low budget.
Just some quick thoughts...I saw this back before it was released theatrically in the US (iTunes had it as one of its ‘see-it-before-it-hits-theaters’ movies). It was good...the ending was somewhat anticlimactic, but the bulk of the film wa...