Troll Hunter (2010)

Writer/Director: Andre Ovredal

Stars: Glenn Erland Tosterud, Johanna Morck, Tomas Alf Larsen, Urmila Berg-Domaas, Otto Jespersen, Hans Morten Hansen



A documentary crew (Glenn Erland Tosterud, Johanna Morck, Tomas Alf Larsen, and Urmila Berg-Domaas) follows a troll hunter (Otto Jespersen) as he tries to understand a disturbing increase in troll activity.

 


I’m a sucker for the found footage genre.

 


I love the immediacy it provides and, when done well, the style can elevate mediocre material. 



Here, it is paired with a compelling story and some fascinating world-building.

 


It turns out that trolls are real and the Norwegian government is aware of it.

 


Who knew? 



Filmmaker Andre Ovredal has a lot of fun with the mythology of the troll, the special effects are terrific, and the scenery is gorgeous.




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