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The Hunting

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In a small town, Detective Connor Ryan investigates the brutal murder of a local man who was torn apart in the forest outside the quaint town. The crime scene reveals strange evidence of an unknown animal attack which leads Detective Ryan to consult with Maggie Talbot, a wolf expert and conservationist. While Connor and Maggie dive into the case they uncover disturbing information about werewolf lore. Maggie's past experience with wolves and her desire to find closure from her missing father moves her to believe the werewolf lore is real. Connor is not easily convinced. While the two continue to search for answers a group of college students plan a poorly timed social gathering in the forest. By the time Connor and Maggie close in on the truth it is too late for the students. But not everything is as it seems when a surprising twist leaves Connor and Maggie questioning everything they think they know.
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TheMovieSearch R The Hunting is one of those films that teases you with the promise of something intriguing, only to unravel into confusion and disappointment. From the first act, it gives off the impression that it’s building toward something suspenseful—a dark, thrilling mystery hidden beneath its eerie tone. Unfortunately, it never lives up to that potential. The movie feels like it’s constantly chasing its own shadow, unsure of what it’s trying to be. There are moments where it looks like the story is about to take off, but instead it collapses under its own lack of direction. The plot holes are glaring, the pacing drags, and the story never manages to stitch itself into anything cohesive. What starts as an interesting premise devolves into a messy, disjointed series of events that fail to lead anywhere meaningful. The screenplay, at its core, is the biggest problem. It feels unfinished—like a first draft that no one ever took the time to refine. The dialogue is flat, the emotional beats don’t land, and there’s a frustrating absence of payoff. Scenes end abruptly, motivations are unclear, and by the time the third act arrives, the audience has already lost interest. But what’s truly disappointing is how much potential The Hunting had. You can see glimpses of what could have been—a strong concept buried beneath poor execution. If the director had taken more time to focus on structure, tone, and character development, this could’ve been a solid thriller. Instead, it feels like a half-baked experiment that never finds its rhythm. The direction doesn’t help much either. The camera work feels random and uninspired, the atmosphere inconsistent. You can tell the director wanted to create tension, but without strong storytelling or pacing, that tension never fully manifests. The film spirals downward after the first act, completely losing any sense of control or purpose. By the end, you’re left with a story that feels empty and unresolved—like watching a puzzle with half its pieces missing. It’s not just disappointing; it’s frustrating, because there’s a clear sense that this could’ve been so much better. The Hunting is a film that devours itself in its own confusion. It starts rough, falls apart midway, and by the third act, it’s hard to even care about what’s happening. It’s not just a weak movie—it’s a missed opportunity. Unless you’re curious to see what could’ve been, this one’s better left unwatched. Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 10/06/25 Full Review RED R Boring at best. The acting is stiff and unengaging. The script doesn't really help at all. On top of all of this the casting is way off. Nobody fits their part and to top it off the music is annoying. So e if the scenery is ok. Very forgettable. Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 03/06/25 Full Review Griffin E Might be the worst horror movie I’ve ever seen. The whole movie was one long boring buildup to nothing. A lot of it focuses on the mental toll that trying to solve the murders has on the police chief, and I thought that might lead to something interesting happening. I was wrong. Don’t waste your time. Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 12/08/24 Full Review Alain M oh god, bad CGI, worse make up, and the acting and the story is just beyond awfull, please save yourself of losing 90 min of your time Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 02/19/23 Full Review Audience Member It kept coming up in my recommendations on Tubi so I figured I'd watch it to get it over with. Acting was 80/20. It wasn't too generic for low budget. I could have been okay, but as a writer, the "twist" was not a twist. It was just lazy writing. Not one iota of anything that alludes to the existence of the new character they spring out at the end. There are so many good films by unknowns and newbies that hardly get airtime. But then these DIY self-proclaimed filmmakers somehow get a budget and produce films that are mediocre at best. Instead of making an effort they rush things all for sake of uploading so they can label themselves a filmmaker.. the whole quality over quantity thing just escapes them. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 01/13/23 Full Review Bianca R It´s very very poorley directed and written. And come on, the jokes are just not funny and yet there are pauses so you can laugh. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 01/23/22 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis In a small town, Detective Connor Ryan investigates the brutal murder of a local man who was torn apart in the forest outside the quaint town. The crime scene reveals strange evidence of an unknown animal attack which leads Detective Ryan to consult with Maggie Talbot, a wolf expert and conservationist. While Connor and Maggie dive into the case they uncover disturbing information about werewolf lore. Maggie's past experience with wolves and her desire to find closure from her missing father moves her to believe the werewolf lore is real. Connor is not easily convinced. While the two continue to search for answers a group of college students plan a poorly timed social gathering in the forest. By the time Connor and Maggie close in on the truth it is too late for the students. But not everything is as it seems when a surprising twist leaves Connor and Maggie questioning everything they think they know.
Director
Mark Andrew Hamer
Producer
Mark Andrew Hamer, Heather Ryan, Terrance Ryan
Screenwriter
Mark Andrew Hamer, Heather Ryan, Terrance Ryan
Distributor
Vertical Entertainment
Production Co
Bright Shiny Things, Moonphase Media
Genre
Horror, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jan 21, 2022, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Jan 21, 2022
Runtime
1h 33m
Aspect Ratio
Flat (1.85:1)
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