‘THE HUNT’ IS A CLUNKY SWIPE AT A DIVIDED AMERICA
Fittingly, few films in recent memory arrive with
a bigger target on its back than “The Hunt.” Our
quick advice? Lower your weapons.
The horror-thriller with a healthy side of
political commentary was pulled from release
last summer following backlash to its trailer
depicting a group of wealthy, liberal Americans
kidnapping and hunting down red-state
stereotypes for fun.
Some commentators — including the president
of the United States — were quick to criticize
the film in the wake of several mass shooting
despite never seeing it, denouncing the notion
of elitist Democrats brutally killing so-called
“deplorables.” And, to be sure, it does depict that.
But anyone who actually watches the whole film
will clearly be rooting for the deplorables.