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An Island of Manhunters in Survival Action Thriller ‘The Hunted’ Trailer

"Europe is a tough place. And only the strongest of you will make it there." Voltage Pictures has unveiled an official trailer for a Belgian horror thriller survival film called The Hunted, made by French filmmaker Louis Lagayette. This seems to be a promo trailer to attract buyers more than for audiences, since there's no release dates set. After their boat capsizes in the Mediterranean Sea, a group of refugees are rescued by rich Europeans who offer them shelter on an idyllic island. But the miracle soon becomes a nightmare when the saviours turn into ruthless manhunters. So this is a campy modern twist on "The Most Dangerous Game" story, involving refugees who get turned into the prey when they're taken to a private island. Scary! Starring Lily Banda, Alec Newman, Mylène Jampanoï, Raj Bajaj, Vassilis Koukalani, Aurora Marion, & Daphne Alexander. It's a bit of a manipulative concept, but the footage also looks like an exploitation film from the 80s so at least they know what they're going for. Also reminds us of The Hunt film a few years ...
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Woo’s ‘Silent Night’ Will Delight Director’s Hardcore Fans

John Woo’s “Silent Night” is his first American movie in 20 years, after the so-so “Paycheck” (2003) and the unfortunate 2018 Chinese thriller “Manhunt,” neither of which were worthy curtain calls for one of the greatest living action movie directors. Woo’s worldwide success led to some notable hit and misses; for every “Red Cliff” (2008), …

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