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Roel Reinés Savage Hunt turned out a bit wilder than I thought. Killer animals have always been cool with me. I enjoy watching humans meet their fate because of their ignorance. The film can be related to so many wildlife stories, amped all the way up to eleven. Though it can be cringeworthy, everything fell together and really impressed me.
Let’s get into the review.
Synopsis
A vengeful tracker hunts a large grizzly bear whose escalating attacks on humans coincide with the construction of a new local resort. As the bear wreaks havoc in the local woods, they are destined to save thier home from anaimals and other humans.
The Rundown
Savage Hunt starts off quickly and doesn’t stop until the credits roll. You wouldn’t think the movie is that interesting if you see a killer bear. There is an entire legend behind this bear outbreak. It is a strong message about plowing down trees and ruining the homes of many animals. However, this is not hilarious like we see in Furry Vengeance.
This is reality, this is a homage to how quickly things can go south when you are alone in the woods. The entire town is so against the crew about to ruin their home, the only home they’ve ever known. I know I always say that reality in horror makes me uncomfortable. However, Savage Hunt caught me by surprise. It quickly turned into Day of the Animals (1977) or Cujo (1983).
Unspoken Horror Rule
Though some animals are over the top and rarely accept the death of one of our furry friends, this is different. You hold no emotion for the bear outside of losing its home. There is no emotional attachment; in fact, you want to see the animals subdued. I don’t think it’s the same as the shock value of killing pets. I prefer to call it a real look at nature, how quickly something happens, in an instant, it could be over.
You begin to feel for the town that is losing so many people, trying to help them. It works because of how many people have been killed. It’s a very raw film when it comes to the kill scenes. There is no fake organs oozing out, or anyone getting their face ripped off. Instead, you come into a situation that would make Timothy Treadwell look away. They are drawn out in perfect timing. This movie would make anyone cringe at times. The real deal style works for keeping you on the edge of your seats, peeking around in every bush to see the bear. You still never see it coming.
In The End
In the end, I really enjoyed this film. It took me on a whirlwind of anxiety, in a good way. I felt as if I were part of the film. Even though the bear is almost ruined at times by the CGI, short little seconds where something stands out. To me, that made he movie raw, as if it was someone’s passion to stick to their guns, and it worked out extremely well. I ended the movie a little leery to come out of my house in the middle of the woods. Still, I shudder thinking about what would happen to me in that scenario. I think we all know the answer.
Savage Hunt is preparing to be released on VOD and other streaming apps on December 2nd, 2025
