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En des temps sombres et reculés, un féroce guerrier protège un royaume des monstres qui rodent tout autour. Poussé par une soif de vengeance, il parcourt ces étendues sauvages à la recherche de celui qui a tué sa fille des années auparavant. Mais sa chasse le mènera à des situations bien plus horribles qu’il ne l’avait jamais imaginé. (ESC Distribution)
(plus)Critiques (3)
Un type sort parfois de sa cabane et court dans la forêt - coupe - il revient avec la tête coupée d'une créature et la met dans sa collection. Un film sans les scènes qui auraient été essentielles, épicées, attirantes pour le public. Et aussi un bon exemple de l'importance de l'atmosphère dans un film. Parce que c'est la seule chose à laquelle les créateurs avec leur (non)budget pouvaient aspirer et qu'ils ont réussi également. Dès qu'ils essaient, même vaguement, de se rapprocher d'une confrontation entre le héros principal et les créatures - montrant même partiellement une seule d'entre elles - c'est plutôt ridicule. [Sitges FF] JEREMIE
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I finally watched The Head Hunter after two years, and although the potential was much greater, it wasn't a complete waste of time. The film has quite decent visuals and only one character, a believable Viking with awesome armor, who hunts goblins and trolls and then hangs their heads at home as trophies. I liked the attention to detail, and even though there isn't much dialogue, the film doesn't get boring, mainly thanks to its appropriate 70-minute running time. The most disappointing thing about the whole film is that it doesn’t show any of the fights with the monsters, which is disgraceful considering the premise. Even though the budget wasn’t big, they could have at least included a fight with bandits or another Viking. At least the ending was very unexpected and uncompromising. Those who enjoy Viking themes or the game “Skyrim” might be satisfied. Story**, Action* Humor>No, Violence**, Entertainment***, Music***, Visuals****, Atmosphere****, Tension***. 6/10.
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I think I can safely say that I've never seen anything like this. For a film with hardly any actors or plot to have such a perfect atmosphere, is something that hasn't been seen yet. I can't shake the feeling that even a single action scene would totally ruin the whole film. If I compare the Head Hunter with megalomaniacal blockbusters overflowing with pathos and CGI, this is a total victory of minimalism and quality filmmaking. P.S.: Since there was no attempt at taxidermy, staying in that cabin must have been a real challenge for anyone with any remaining sense of smell.
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