Troll Hunter
Trolljegeren
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.
Why it matters
A clever blend of found-footage adventure and Nordic folklore that reanimates troll mythology with surprising practical effects and dry humor.
- Otto Jespersen anchors the film with a world-weary, charismatic performance as the grizzled government troll hunter.
- Practical creature effects deliver tactile, believable trolls that sidestep CGI excess common in 2010s genre fare.
- Balances suspense and dark comedy while unfolding an atmospheric, mist-shrouded Norwegian wilderness setting.
- Not pure horror—more of a monster-hunting thriller—but its folklore roots and creeping tension reward fans of cryptid cinema and regional myth.
Director
Cast
Horror DNA
Gore
14
Slow Burn
17
Psychological
14
Supernatural
0
Creature
55
Disturbing
0
Fun Factor
83
Cerebral
28
Survival
66
ConspiracyFound FootageMockumentary
