The Wild Hunt

sam@cultlabs · 10-12-2011, 08:36 AM

Fusing modern realism with folk myth this powerfully gritty first feature by independent filmmakers Alexandre Franchi and Mark A. Krupa offers an astonishing twist on the medieval/fantasy genre. Highly acclaimed, this fable noir has won a host of accolades and international awards, including Best Canadian First Feature Film at Toronto International Film Festival and the Audience Award for Best Narrative Feature at the Slamdance Film Festival.

Clinging to the imagined glory of his Icelandic ancestry, Bjorn immerses himself as a LARPer in medieval re-enactment games. His brother Erik hates this escapist fantasy world but when he discovers that his girlfriend has not only become involved with but seduced by Murtagh, the charismatic clan leader, he follows her into the game.

Lost in a fantasy land of arcane rules, plastic-eared elves and beer-guzzling knights, Erik must now rely on his brother for guidance. Passions flare and rules are broken as their mission angers a jealous Murtagh – reality and fantasy start to collide as the good-hearted game degenerates into a tragedy of mythic proportions…

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ghostman · 10-12-2011, 08:43 AM

Is it good? I'd like to add it to my queue.

sam@cultlabs · 10-12-2011, 09:42 AM

Hey Ghostman.

Great film, from what I know of your tastes, not especially graphic but original and different so yes, recommended!

sam@cultlabs · 10-19-2011, 07:28 AM

Some upbeat reviews of THE WILD HUNT on the CULT LABS BLOG

ghostman · 10-19-2011, 09:33 AM

Ok, thanks!

sam@cultlabs · 10-25-2011, 10:11 AM

"Like the roleplaying games from which it draws much of it’s imagination, The Wild Hunt is a movie steeped in ancient legend. Many roleplaying games take elements of history or heroic myths, often mixing the folklore and events of many cultures in order to create their narratives."

READ ON

TheLurkingFear · 10-25-2011, 01:21 PM

This has me intrigued, might give it a go.

10-12-2011, 08:36 AM	#1
sam@cultlabs Scream Queen Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 375	The Wild Hunt Fusing modern realism with folk myth this powerfully gritty first feature by independent filmmakers Alexandre Franchi and Mark A. Krupa offers an astonishing twist on the medieval/fantasy genre. Highly acclaimed, this fable noir has won a host of accolades and international awards, including Best Canadian First Feature Film at Toronto International Film Festival and the Audience Award for Best Narrative Feature at the Slamdance Film Festival. Clinging to the imagined glory of his Icelandic ancestry, Bjorn immerses himself as a LARPer in medieval re-enactment games. His brother Erik hates this escapist fantasy world but when he discovers that his girlfriend has not only become involved with but seduced by Murtagh, the charismatic clan leader, he follows her into the game. Lost in a fantasy land of arcane rules, plastic-eared elves and beer-guzzling knights, Erik must now rely on his brother for guidance. Passions flare and rules are broken as their mission angers a jealous Murtagh – reality and fantasy start to collide as the good-hearted game degenerates into a tragedy of mythic proportions… WHAT IS LARP? TRAILER MY LATEST BLOG ON THE MOVIE: BLURRING THE EDGES.

10-25-2011, 01:21 PM	#7
TheLurkingFear Horror Icon Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: The eldritch backwaters of Arkham Posts: 1,755	This has me intrigued, might give it a go. __________________ '...and where they ought to see a feeling and kind friend, they behold only a detestable monster...' Mary Shelley 'Some say the thunder calls the lurking fear out of it's habitation, while others say the thunder is it's voice...' H.P. Lovecraft

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10-12-2011, 08:43 AM	#2
ghostman Banned Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,952	Is it good? I'd like to add it to my queue.

10-12-2011, 09:42 AM	#3
sam@cultlabs Scream Queen Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 375	Hey Ghostman. Great film, from what I know of your tastes, not especially graphic but original and different so yes, recommended!

10-19-2011, 07:28 AM	#4
sam@cultlabs Scream Queen Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 375	Some upbeat reviews of THE WILD HUNT on the CULT LABS BLOG

10-19-2011, 09:33 AM	#5
ghostman Banned Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,952	Ok, thanks!

10-25-2011, 10:11 AM	#6
sam@cultlabs Scream Queen Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 375	"Like the roleplaying games from which it draws much of it’s imagination, The Wild Hunt is a movie steeped in ancient legend. Many roleplaying games take elements of history or heroic myths, often mixing the folklore and events of many cultures in order to create their narratives." READ ON

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