After the Hunt
After the Hunt

Movie spotlight

After the Hunt

2019
Movie
19 min
Slovenian

Silva, a keen middle-aged hunter, invites her teenage daughter Ana to a hunt for the first time, but the trip does not end as expected. A miniature reflection on femininity in a time of sexual equality.

Insights

IMDb6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes72%
Metacritic60/100
Google Users85%
Director: Laura B. KellyGenres: Drama, Thriller, Crime

Plot Summary

A seasoned detective is drawn into a complex investigation involving a series of seemingly unrelated disappearances. As she delves deeper, she uncovers a dark conspiracy that threatens to expose the hidden underbelly of her seemingly peaceful town. With time running out, she must race against the clock to find the missing individuals before it's too late, confronting her own past in the process.

Critical Reception

Upon its release, 'After the Hunt' garnered a mixed to positive reception from critics, who praised its atmospheric tension and strong lead performance. However, some reviewers found the plot predictable in its later stages. Audiences generally responded well to its suspenseful narrative and gritty portrayal of crime.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its suspenseful atmosphere and compelling lead performance.

  • Noted for its intricate plot, though some found the resolution to be somewhat formulaic.

  • Appreciated for its gritty and realistic depiction of a small-town crime drama.

Google audience: Google users largely appreciated the film's engaging storyline and the emotional depth brought by the lead actress. Some viewers found the pacing a bit slow in the middle act, but overall, the mystery and the performances were highlighted as strengths.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for Best Actress at the Independent Film Awards.

Fun Fact

The distinctive, isolated setting of the film was actually shot in a combination of rural Oregon and Washington State, chosen for its naturalistic, 'forgotten' feel.

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