# The Head Hunter (2019)

> A taciturn medieval warrior turns his grief into a brutal, solitary hunt for the monster that murdered his daughter.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/385922

## Facts

- Runtime: 72 min
- Genres: Horror, Fantasy
- Director: Jordan Downey
- Cast: Christopher Rygh, Cora Kaufman, Aisha Ricketts
- TMDB rating: 5.4/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6469548/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: simple
- Violence: brutal
- Mood: grim, atmospheric, austere, late night horror, dark fantasy marathon

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