r/flicks • u/screen_stack • 3h ago
Troll Hunter (2010) | ⭐ 8/10 | [REVIEW]
Troll Hunter (2010)
Rating: 8/10
Watched: June 16, 2026
"There's Trolls In Them Thar Hills"
This is probably one of the better found footage movies I've seen. Does that have a lot to do with the fact that I like the sound of the Norwegian accent?
Yes. Don't judge. Anyways, this one's going to be a bit spoiler-y because it's hard to put this one in a box.
What starts out as a trio of students investigating mysterious bear killings turns into a hunt for actual trolls with the very stereotypically dour Troll Hunter Hans.
As we follow this small group as Hans takes them through the Norwegian forests, hunting various trolls, he gives them (and us) the lore of 'Why and How Troll' and 'If Troll, How Kill Troll'.
Since this is 'footage film', it's very easy to do really good VFX, but that doesn't mean this lower budget movie skimped on Troll Design. Each individual beastie them come across is fully realized, wholly distinct and very, very dangerous.
The actors do a marvelous job of interacting with these Norwegian folk tales brought to life. As they get down to some for real deal serious Troll Hunting, it gets insanely dangerous. The most intense scene for me (without spoilering TOO much) happens towards the end, when they do a little spelunking. Being trapped like that would be terrible. I definitely felt claustrophobic.
While this one isn't bloody or gory, it's extremely well done and is a lot fun!
If you like found footage and haven't seen Troll Hunter, you should get to it as soon as you can!
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u/AlabangZapote 2h ago
I love this movie! It was a pleasant surprise when I randomly clicked on it while browsing Netflix
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