Twelve strangers wake up in a clearing, gagged and confused, only to realize they are being hunted for sport by a group of wealthy elites.
However, the film’s protagonist is not a corporate CEO or a politician. It is Crystal (Betty Gilpin), a gravely-voiced, resourceful former soldier who has zero interest in politics. Crystal is a force of nature—confused by the dialectics of her attackers but flawless in her tactics of medieval combat and firearm use. She doesn’t care why she is being hunted; she only cares about surviving the night.
★★★★☆ (4/5) The Hunt is loud, messy, and occasionally gratuitous. But it is also the sharpest political satire of the Trump era. Betty Gilpin gives a star-making performance, and the film’s refusal to coddle any political tribe makes it a refreshing, dangerous, and hilarious ride. Just don’t expect to feel good about yourself afterward.
What seems like a straightforward The Most Dangerous Game rip-off pivots when one of the captives, Crystal (Betty Gilpin), proves to be less a lamb and more a wolf in sheep’s clothing.
March 13, 2020 (theatrical), March 20, 2020 (digital)
: The film features recognizable faces like Ike Barinholtz, Emma Roberts, and Glenn Howerton, many of whom meet sudden, violent ends. Release Delays and Political Backlash