Trollhunter (2010)

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.

Director:

André Øvredal

Writer:

André Øvredal

Stars:

Otto Jespersen, Robert Stoltenberg, Knut Nærum

12 wins & 13 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Otto Jespersen	...	Hans, trolljegeren
Glenn Erland Tosterud	...	Thomas
Johanna Mørck	...	Johanna
Tomas Alf Larsen	...	Kalle
Urmila Berg-Domaas	...	Malica
Hans Morten Hansen	...	Finn Haugen
Robert Stoltenberg	...	Polsk bjørnejeger
Knut Nærum	...	E-verkssjef
Eirik Bech	...	Campingplasseier
Inge Erik Henjesand
Tom Jørgensen	...	Polsk bjørnejeger
Benedicte Aubert Ringnes
Magne Skjævesland
Torunn Lødemel Stokkeland	...	Hilde, veterinär
Finn Norvald Øvredal

Storyline

When bears are found dead in Norway, students from Volda University (Thomas, Johanna and cameraman Kalle) decide to investigate. They stalk the trail of the mysterious hunter Hans, expecting to find an explanation for the killings. The reluctant Hans tries to flee from the youngsters but then agrees to let them film him in action, provided they follow his orders. Soon the trio of students learns that Hans is actually a troll hunter working for a secret government agency. Further, several dangerous trolls have escaped from their territory and Hans is assigned to eliminate them.

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Plot Keywords:

troll | secret government agency | found footage | secret government organization | mockumentary | 

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Taglines:

You'll believe it when you see it!

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Genres:

Drama | Fantasy | Horror

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for some sequences of creature terror

Details

Official Sites:

Official Facebook (Norwegian) Official Facebook (UK)

Country:

Norway

Language:

Norwegian English

Release Date:

29 October 2010 (Norway)

Also Known As:

Trollhunter

Filming Locations:

Luster, Sogn og Fjordane, Norway

Box Office

Budget:

NOK 19,900,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$5,585, 12 June 2011, Limited Release

Gross USA:

$252,652, 18 September 2011

Company Credits

Production Co:

Filmkameratene A/S, Film Fund FUZZ, SF Norge A/S

Technical Specs

Runtime:

103 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The film contains several references to old Scandinavian folklore. For example, the goats on a bridge and a troll under it are a reference to the "Three Billy Goats Gruff". At one point Kalle mentions an eating competition, a reference to the story "Askeladden".

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Goofs

Title cards at the beginning say the hard disk with the footage was received on October 13, 2008. The TST form that Hans fills in the diner was dated October 9, 2009.

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Quotes

Johanna: Question. Why doesn't anybody know about this?
Hans, trolljegeren: Because someone doesn't want people to know.
Thomas: The government? Is the government behind this? Do you work for them?
Johanna: Why show it to us now?
Hans, trolljegeren: Because I'm tired of this shitty job. I have no rights whatsoever. I get no night bonus. No overtime. No nuisance compensation. Maybe it's time for a change in troll management. So if you could get this on TV...
Thomas: That shouldn't be a problem.

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Crazy Credits

SPOILER: After the credits there is a jump sequence where three roaring trolls burst out of a cave and at the camera

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Connections

Featured in WatchMojo: Top 10 Underrated Fantasy Movies (2014)

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Soundtracks

In the Hall of the Mountain King
(uncredited)
By Edvard Grieg
[In the brief scene with the 3 trolls at the very end of the film]

User Reviews

A stunning Norwegian masterpiece.

I've been looking forward to this ever since I first heard about it, it sounded fantastic. A group of three university students are making a documentary about a series of mysterious bear killings, but soon discover that it isn't bears doing the killings but trolls, actual real Norwegian trolls.They start to follow a mysterious hunter, who they soon learn is a government paid troll hunter. It is very well made with excellent effects considering the budget. The trolls are brilliantly designed and very diverse, with a traditional 'fairy tale' look and the film delves deep into the whole troll mythology. The cave scene was very well done too and unbelievably tense and the climax is well worth waiting for. I honestly can't remember the last time I enjoyed a film as much as this, it really is that good, with some very good performances and stunning Norwegian scenery. I absolutely loved it, although it won't be to everyones taste. I am sorely tempted to give it 10/10 for pure entertainment value. In one word, amazing.