The Hunter (15)

Next week sees The Hunter coming to the cinema at Gloucester Guildhall.  This new film stars the great actors that are Willem Dafoe and Sam Neil.

Martin David, a skilled and focused mercenary, is sent into the Tasmanian wilderness on a hunt for a tiger believed to be extinct. Hired by an anonymous company that wants the tiger’s genetic material, Martin arrives in Tasmania posing as a scientist. He proceeds to set up base camp at a broken-down farmhouse, where he stays with a family whose father has gone missing under mysterious circumstances, and as his attachment to the family grows, he is led down a path of unforeseen dangers, complicating his deadly mission. 

The film is based upon the acclaimed book by Julia Leigh.  To prepare for the role, Dafoe worked with a bush survival expert who taught him practical tips, like how to de-scent himself so animals couldn't smell him in.  He also flew to Hobart, Tasmania for the premiere of the film. Although predominantly a thriller, The Hunter proves to be a many-faceted film. Beautifully shot and somewhat understated, this is undoubtedly the stand-out film in August's programme.

Interested in this film? What not join us on Monday 13th at 7.15pm in the cafe-bar for Film Club!

Gloucester Cinematics Film Club is a group of friendly people who like watching films and chatting to other people about films. It's free to join - just turn up! - and we're always looking for new faces. It's a great opportunity to meet like-minded people and enjoy a social cinema experience, and most of our members come on their own so you don't have to worry about not having a friend or partner to bring along. Everyone is welcome, no matter what your film tastes or knowledge - we are not film snobs by any means, simply a diverse group of people of all ages with an interest in all genres of film, from blockbusters to world cinema.

*Dafoe is eminently watchable, and for the most part it's a distinctive, atmospheric movie that cherishes the persistence of mystery.* The Guardian

*If you go down to the woods today, you're sure of a big surprise, in the form of an elegant genre-hopper * Film 4

Watch the trailer below:

The film is screening on: Friday 10th at 7.45pm, Saturday 11th at 10.45am and Monday 13th at 2pm & 7.45pm.