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The 2020 Hunt drops strangers into a deadly chase and uses the violence to make political jokes. People are shot, stabbed and blown up, with graphic wounds shown for shock and dark laughs. The swearing is constant too. We would keep this for 17 and up; the satire does not soften the gore.
Uplifting themes
The film pokes fun at people on both sides who assume the worst of each other, and one captive shows real grit. The message is easy to miss under the gore The hero is smart and tough, and she tries to stay alive and do right by the people near her. Most other characters are cruel or ridiculous
Story (may spoil tone)
Twelve strangers wake up in a clearing. They don't know where they are—or how they got there. In the shadow of a dark internet conspiracy theory, ruthless elitists gather at a remote location to hunt humans for sport. But their master plan is about to be derailed when one of the hunted turns the tables on her pursuers.
Details
Violence People are shot, blown up, stabbed, and hit with arrows, with kills com…
People are shot, blown up, stabbed, and hit with arrows, with kills coming fast in the first act and a long, brutal fight near the end. It is played for shock and dark laughs, which can make the cruelty feel casual
Language The f-word is used constantly, with the s-word, the a-word, and other i…
The f-word is used constantly, with the s-word, the a-word, and other insults mixed in. Characters swear in panic, in arguments, and in jokes, almost scene after scene
Drugs / alcohol A character jokes about coping with drugs and alcohol, and another ment…
A character jokes about coping with drugs and alcohol, and another mentions a family tragedy involving overdose. No drug taking is shown in detail
Frightening Captives wake up trapped, and hunters stalk them with guns and traps. S…
Captives wake up trapped, and hunters stalk them with guns and traps. Sudden kills and a relentless chase give a harsh sense of dread throughout
Bullying / discrimination The film mocks political and cultural groups with slurs, stereotypes, a…
The film mocks political and cultural groups with slurs, stereotypes, and name-calling aimed at snowflakes, rednecks, and elites. Some characters are openly racist or sexist. It plays as satire but can still sting
Gore / death / weapons Bloody wounds, exploding bodies, and gruesome corpses are shown in clea…
Bloody wounds, exploding bodies, and gruesome corpses are shown in clear detail, often for comic effect. Gunshot and arrow injuries are close up
Dangerous behaviour Guns, traps, and homemade weapons are used with confidence, and rumours…
Guns, traps, and homemade weapons are used with confidence, and rumours spread online drive the plot. Teens might copy the dark humour or believe wild conspiracy talk
Flashing lights We have not confirmed whether this version contains flashing lights.
We have not confirmed whether this version contains flashing lights.
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- Who is the movie making fun of, and does the comedy make the violence easier or harder to watch?
- How do rumors and online conspiracies spread, and what can people do when they turn out to be wrong?
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