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.
It can't seem to make up its mind about whether it wants to frighten us or make us laugh. It does a little bit of both, to be sure, but not nearly enough of either to make much of a lasting impression.
– Michael O'Sullivan,
Washington Post,
1 Jul 2011
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Those fog-draped fjords provide a distractingly pretty backdrop to this tale of mysterious, massive creatures who roam the forest by night, searching for Christians on whom to munch.
– Moira MacDonald,
Seattle Times,
7 Jul 2011
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It's so steeped in troll and paranoia lore, it risks boring you with the details at times. But it also makes you more inclined to believe it, and the frights are real enough.
– Peter Howell,
Toronto Star,
19 Aug 2011
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Given that the cast improvised all the scenes live on set, the dialogue has a surprising ring of truth, and is shot through with an unexpected, often unsettling, humour.
– Nigel Floyd,
Time Out,
7 Sep 2011
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The film is shot with handheld cameras in the standard mockumentary style, but the content is often hilarious, especially when the trolls show up.