The movie is highly regarded for its blend of authentic Norwegian folklore with a gritty, modern documentary style. Community Perspectives on the Film
“I love the dry and dark Norwegian explanations of how these things can exist for the most part unnoticed and the government plots to keep it that way. Good fun.” Facebook · FOLK HORROR · 1 year ago TrollHunter.2010.NORWEGIAN.1080p.BluRay.H264.AA...
Students trail a suspected poacher who is actually an underpaid government employee task with managing troll populations . The movie is highly regarded for its blend
Critics and fans alike praise the film for its dry humor and surprisingly high-quality visual effects for its budget. Critics and fans alike praise the film for
The 2010 Norwegian film (original title: Trolljegeren ) is a dark fantasy "found footage" mockumentary. Directed by André Øvredal , it follows a group of student filmmakers investigating mysterious bear killings, only to discover a secret government-regulated troll hunter named Hans.
“This movie deserves allot of praise, simply for how well it plays on the Norwegian cultural memes. Visually it is also quite good, as it show of the landscapes and places in which the folklore of trolls actually arose.” IMDb Key Film Details Dark Fantasy, Mockumentary, Horror. Director: André Øvredal.
It received positive reviews for its "monstrously good fun" and its ability to make fantastical concepts feel mundane and bureaucratic.