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Troll Hunter

2010Movie1 h 44 minPG-13

Horror
70
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9Letterboxd3.4/5Metacritic617.2Rotten Tomatoes83%72%

A nerve-racking, thrilling fantasy movie about fantasy and mystery.

Good for friends night · party vibe · teens

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Not for warmth, comfort or romance.

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Story

You'll believe it when you see it!

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.

Feels like

  • Norwegian Folklore
  • Found Footage
  • Troll Mythology
  • Dark Fantasy
  • Monster Hunting
  • Creature Feature
  • Intense Suspense
  • Supernatural Horror

Cast

10 of 10

Crew

Directed by
André Øvredal
Written by
André Øvredal
Produced by
John M. Jacobsen, Sveinung Golimo
Music by
Gisle Tveito, Tormod Ringnes, Erik S. Watland

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Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

October 29, 2010 · 1 h 44 min · PG-13

Released
October 29, 2010
Runtime
1 h 44 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Fantasy, Horror
Original language
Norwegian
Also spoken
English
Made in
Norway
Budget
$4 million
Box office
$4 million
Available in
47 countries

Tropes

Mercy Kill, Doing In the Wizard, Bizarre Alien Biology +9

  • Mercy Kill
  • Doing In the Wizard
  • Bizarre Alien Biology
  • Weaponized Car
  • Don't Go in the Woods
  • No Ending
  • Defensive Feint Trap
  • Obstructive Bureaucrat
  • Humans Are the Real Monsters
  • Government Conspiracy
  • Foregone Conclusion
  • Made of Explodium

12 of 79 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Troll Hunter?"

Questions about Troll Hunter

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Troll Hunter?

PhiloKanopyHooplaPlexMagnolia SelectsMonsters and NightmaresWarriors and Gangsters

In the United States, Troll Hunter streams on Magnolia Selects, Monsters and Nightmares, and Warriors and Gangsters, and it is free with ads on Philo, Kanopy, Hoopla, and Plex. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and FlixFling. It also streams in 12 other countries.

Is Troll Hunter worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70 (IMDb 6.9, Letterboxd 3.4 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 83%, and Metacritic 61).

Is Troll Hunter okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Will Troll Hunter scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 7 of 10.

Is Troll Hunter plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly plot-driven: intrigue (8 of 10) and spectacle (7 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.

Is Troll Hunter in English?

NorwegianEnglish

No, it was made in Norwegian, with some English.

What tropes does Troll Hunter use?

Mercy KillDoing In the WizardBizarre Alien BiologyWeaponized CarDon't Go in the WoodsNo EndingDefensive Feint TrapObstructive BureaucratHumans Are the Real MonstersGovernment ConspiracyForegone ConclusionMade of Explodiumand 67 more

TV Tropes lists 79 tropes for it, including Mercy Kill, Doing In the Wizard, and Bizarre Alien Biology.