The Head Hunter

"Grief. Anger. Vengeance."

2019 1h 12m EN

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5.4

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★5.4TMDB · 345

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Synopsis

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On the outskirts of a kingdom, a quiet but fierce medieval warrior protects the realm from monsters and the occult. His gruesome collection of heads is missing only one - the monster that killed his daughter years ago. Driven by a thirst for revenge, he travels wild expanses on horseback. When his second chance arrives, it’s in a way far more horrifying than he ever imagined.

“Grief. Anger. Vengeance.”

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Cast

Christopher Rygh
Father
Cora Kaufman
Daughter
Aisha Ricketts
The Head (Voice)

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Jordan Downey
Writers: Kevin Stewart, Jordan Downey
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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RUNTIME

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Tight 72-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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MONEY

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Shot for just $0.0M — micro-budget by Hollywood standards.

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ERA

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Released 7 years ago.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Jordan Downey, shot by Kevin Stewart. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Original score by Nick Soole. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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6 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Jordan Downey shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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7 / 8

CAST

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Christopher Rygh and Cora Kaufman and Aisha Ricketts carry the top of the cast.

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8 / 8

FACT

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Marketing tagline: "Grief. Anger. Vengeance.".

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The take

Jordan Downey directs. Kevin Stewart behind the camera. Nick Soole scores. Jordan Downey cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Profitable at the box office. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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1Tight 72-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
2Shot for just $0.0M — micro-budget by Hollywood standards.
3Released 7 years ago.
4Directed by Jordan Downey, shot by Kevin Stewart. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Original score by Nick Soole. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor Jordan Downey shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Christopher Rygh and Cora Kaufman and Aisha Ricketts carry the top of the cast.
8Marketing tagline: "Grief. Anger. Vengeance.".
9IMDB entry: tt6469548 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
10Classified under 14 themes, including "monster", "grave", "castle", "woods".

The technical file

Cinematography: Kevin Stewart
Original score: Nick Soole
Editing: Jordan Downey
Sound: Eric Wegener
Runtime: 72 min · 1h 12m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Budget: $30,000
Box office: $44,652
Return: 149% of budget
Original language: EN
IMDB: The Head Hunter (2019)

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Mark Rushow2019-04-06
★ 6/10
You think you have it in you to be a monster slayer? This is no game. The Head Hunter offers a fare share of realism in the life of hunting monsters. In the end I am left wondering if there is any intended connection to Jeepers Creepers for it could easily fit in.
CinemaSerf2023-02-12
★ 5/10
Christopher Rygh is the eponymous warrior. He has devised a way of decapitating his foes and of then distilling their bodily juices into an unguent that has restorative powers. His quest is relentless - his daughter (Cora Kaufman) fell foul of his last remaining target - and he will stop at nothing to add that head to his burgeoning collection. Things take a turn for the unexpected, though, when a jar of his potion is accidentally knocked from a windowsill and drips into the willing mouth of an head left on the floor... It's not just the hunter who can benefit from the healing powers, and soon - well, you can guess... I actually quite liked the premiss, and the detailed production values are not that shabby, but the acting is pretty diabolical and somehow the whole opportunity to create something menacing and enthralling is missed. It's totally devoid of jeopardy and that's a pity.