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
TomTom Jorgensen	...	Polsk bjørnejeger (as Tom Jørgensen)
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 | cave | 

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Taglines:

You'll believe it when you see it!

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Genres:

Drama | Fantasy | Horror | Sci-Fi | Thriller

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for some sequences of creature terror

Did You Know?

Trivia

Trollhunter contains many references to Norwegian culture and Norwegian folktales e.g. the belief that there are different species of trolls, trolls having a tail, multiple heads, the ability to smell a Christian's blood, trolls eating rocks, but loving meat and sometimes being man-eaters. The trolls are also described as big, old, strong, but slow and dim-witted, turning to stone when exposed to sunlight. The film also has several specific references to some traditional fairy tales e.g. Boots Who Ate a Match With the Troll, Three Billy Goats Gruff, Soria Moria Castle.

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Goofs

There are two different mountain routes escalating from Øvre Årdal, the place where they visited the vet. In the film they are alternating shown driving on both when they leave the place.

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Quotes

Hans, trolljegeren: A giant, 200 feet tall, has chased the Dovre trolls down here. We don't want Jotnars running around.
Malica: Give me a break. Do you all actually believe in trolls?
Hans, trolljegeren: You think a squirrel rampaged through here? If only the trolls were happy. But TSS wants to keep a lid on everything.

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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 TERRIFYING Giant Movie Monsters (2017)

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Soundtracks

Dagane
Performed by Odd Nordstoga
Music & Lyrics by Odd Nordstoga
Copyright Controlled
(P)2006 Universal Music AS

User Reviews

The "I Am Legend" for Trolls

"Trollhunter" is reminiscent of Richard Matheson's book" I Am Legend," which concentrated as much on why vampires need blood, are afraid of garlic and mirrors, die if exposed to the sun, etc. The Trollhunter explains to college kids filming the Trollhunter's trolling for trolls the characteristics of the trolls, types of trolls, where trolls live, what trolls eat, why some trolls grow two useless heads out of their shoulders, etc. A veterinarian tells why trolls will blow up or turn to stone if exposed to the sun (hummm, sound familiar?). "Trollhunter" is a good film, and the Norwegian scenery is nice.

Details

Official Sites:

Official Facebook (Norwegian) Official site

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:

NOK19,900,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$5,585, 12 June 2011

Gross USA:

$253,444

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$5,341,098

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