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.
Practical Effects
Troll designs blend Jim Henson nightmare with genuine menace.
Writing
Hans' deadpan troll lore dumps are comedic gold.
Direction
Øvredal wrangles found footage without the usual motion sickness.
Director
André Øvredal
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The film revitalized Norwegian folklore for global audiences, making trolls cool again after decades of cartoon diminution. Local audiences reportedly cheered at Hans' weary bureaucratic authenticity.
Director Øvredal shot the troll scenes in remote valleys at night to avoid tourists, and the 'troll stench' was real rotting fish and cheese. The cast's disgust is genuine.
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