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'''''The Hunted''''' is a 2015 American [[action comedy]] film created and directed by [[Robert Chapin]], based on the 2001 [[The Hunted (web series)|web series of the same name]].<ref>{{Cite news |date=2016-12-09 |title=Indie Spotlight: 'The Hunted: Encore' Reinvents A Classic Web Series With Song - Tubefilter |url=http://www.tubefilter.com/2016/12/09/indie-spotlight-the-hunted-encore/ |access-date=2017-06-17 |work=Tubefilter |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=2006-07-07 |title="The Hunted" creator Robert Chapin {{!}} {{!}} Fan Film Follies |url=http://www.fanfilmfollies.com/fanfilminterviews/the-hunted-creator-robert-chapin/ |access-date=2017-06-17 |work=Fan Film Follies |language=en-US}}</ref> The film stars Chapin and [[Monique Ganderton]] in lead roles.
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'''''The Hunted''''' is a 2015 American film created and directed by [[Robert Chapin]] based on the [[action comedy TV series|action comedy]] [[web series]] [[The Hunted (web series)|''The Hunted'']] (2001).<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.tubefilter.com/2016/12/09/indie-spotlight-the-hunted-encore/|title=Indie Spotlight: 'The Hunted: Encore' Reinvents A Classic Web Series With Song - Tubefilter|date=2016-12-09|work=Tubefilter|access-date=2017-06-17|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.fanfilmfollies.com/fanfilminterviews/the-hunted-creator-robert-chapin/|title="The Hunted" creator Robert Chapin {{!}} {{!}} Fan Film Follies|date=2006-07-07|work=Fan Film Follies|access-date=2017-06-17|language=en-US}}</ref> It stars Chapin and [[Monique Ganderton]] in lead roles and tells the story of a struggling actor who leads a group of misfit slayers against an army of [[vampire]]s.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.fangoria.com/new/qa-directoractor-robert-chapin-on-his-youtube-spawned-vampire-actioner-the-hunted/|title=Q&A: Director/Actor Robert Chapin on His YouTube-Spawned Vampire Actioner "THE HUNTED"|work=FANGORIA®|access-date=2017-06-17|language=en-US}}</ref> The film is one of the first to be produced under [[SAG-AFTRA|SAG]]’s New Media contract and was distributed online through [[Vimeo]] [[Video on demand|VOD]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.impactonline.co/news/8350-the-hunted/|title=How the Hunted tracked its way to 'prey-per-view'... {{!}} Impact Online|date=2016-02-26|work=Impact Online|access-date=2017-06-17|language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Blog Archives |url=http://www.gingernutsofhorror.com/news/archives/03-2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160718153111/http://www.gingernutsofhorror.com/news/archives/03-2016 |archive-date=2016-07-18 |access-date=2017-06-17 |website=Ginger Nuts of Horror}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://hollywoodreporter.com/news/lucrative-tv-residuals-frozen-again-new-union-agreements-1009983|title=Lucrative TV Residuals Frozen Again in New Union Agreements|work=The Hollywood Reporter|access-date=2017-06-17|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://variety.com/2016/biz/news/dga-sag-aftra-wga-contract-talks-1201929223/|title=Guilds Gear Up for Contract Talks With Producers|last=Littleton|first=Dave McNary, Cynthia|date=2016-11-30|work=Variety|access-date=2017-06-17|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://deadline.com/2017/05/sag-aftra-contract-talks-gabrielle-carteris-says-union-has-members-support-1202094270/|title=As Contract Talks Loom, SAG-AFTRA President Gabrielle Carteris Says Union Has Support Of Its Members|last=Robb|first=David|date=2017-05-15|work=Deadline|access-date=2017-06-17|language=en-US}}</ref>

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The plot centers on Nate Cooper (Chapin), a struggling actor who reconnects with his geeky best friend, Arno, as he leads a group of misfit [[Vampire hunter|slayers]] in a comedic battle against a [[vampire]] threat.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Q&A: Director/Actor Robert Chapin on His YouTube-Spawned Vampire Actioner "THE HUNTED" |url=http://www.fangoria.com/new/qa-directoractor-robert-chapin-on-his-youtube-spawned-vampire-actioner-the-hunted/ |access-date=2017-06-17 |work=FANGORIA® |language=en-US}}</ref> The film is one of the first to be produced under [[SAG-AFTRA|SAG]]’s New Media contract and was distributed online through [[Vimeo]] [[Video on demand|VOD]].<ref>{{Cite news |date=2016-02-26 |title=How the Hunted tracked its way to 'prey-per-view'... {{!}} Impact Online |url=http://www.impactonline.co/news/8350-the-hunted/ |access-date=2017-06-17 |work=Impact Online |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Blog Archives |url=http://www.gingernutsofhorror.com/news/archives/03-2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160718153111/http://www.gingernutsofhorror.com/news/archives/03-2016 |archive-date=2016-07-18 |access-date=2017-06-17 |website=Ginger Nuts of Horror}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |title=Lucrative TV Residuals Frozen Again in New Union Agreements |url=https://hollywoodreporter.com/news/lucrative-tv-residuals-frozen-again-new-union-agreements-1009983 |access-date=2017-06-17 |work=The Hollywood Reporter |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Littleton |first=Dave McNary, Cynthia |date=2016-11-30 |title=Guilds Gear Up for Contract Talks With Producers |url=https://variety.com/2016/biz/news/dga-sag-aftra-wga-contract-talks-1201929223/ |access-date=2017-06-17 |work=Variety |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Robb |first=David |date=2017-05-15 |title=As Contract Talks Loom, SAG-AFTRA President Gabrielle Carteris Says Union Has Support Of Its Members |url=https://deadline.com/2017/05/sag-aftra-contract-talks-gabrielle-carteris-says-union-has-members-support-1202094270/ |access-date=2017-06-17 |work=Deadline |language=en-US}}</ref>

Released on May 8, 2015, ''The Hunted'' received mixed reviews from critics, with praise for its novel concept, but criticism for its screenplay, pacing and production values. The film emerged as a [[box-office bomb]], grossing only $40,000 worldwide against a production budget of $1 million.


== Plot ==
== Plot ==
Coming to terms with his unsuccessful attempts at becoming an actor, Bob (Chapin) is bitten by a vampire, Susan (Ganderton). Susan is the daughter of a crazed vigilante slayer. Consequently, Bob becomes one of the "hunted". The hunted describes a small group of humans, bitten but not turned, and who use cold steel and fighting techniques to fend off vampires. The vampires, however, have developed an immunity to everything over the years and the only way they can be killed is with a [[sword]]. However, the plot stems around the fact that Bob knows how to wield a sword, mostly due to his starring role in an 80’s action flick called, “Vampslayer”.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.searchmytrash.com/movies/hunted(2016).shtml|title=(re)Search my Trash|website=www.searchmytrash.com|access-date=2017-06-17}}</ref> Bob helps Susan and the hunted defend themselves against the vampires.
Coming to terms with his unsuccessful attempts at becoming an actor, Bob is bitten by a vampire named Susan, who is the daughter of a crazed vigilante slayer. As a result, Bob becomes one of the "hunted," a small group of humans who have been bitten but not turned, using cold steel and fighting techniques to fend off vampires. However, the vampires have developed an immunity to traditional weapons, and the only way to kill them is with a sword.

Bob's unique skill in swordsmanship is honed from his role in an 80’s action film titled ''Vampslayer''. With his knowledge and experience, Bob teams up with Susan and the hunted to defend themselves against the vampire threat. Together, they navigate the challenges of their new reality, combining humor and action in their fight for survival.<ref>{{Cite web |title=(re)Search my Trash |url=http://www.searchmytrash.com/movies/hunted(2016).shtml |access-date=2017-06-17 |website=www.searchmytrash.com}}</ref>


== Cast ==
== Cast ==
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=== Conception and writing ===
=== Conception and writing ===
''The Hunted'' began in 2001 as a [[The Hunted (web series)|long-standing web series]] created by [[Robert Chapin]], who initiated the project to enhance his profile as a [[Stunt performer|stuntman]] and [[Visual effects|VFX]] artist. Collaborating with friends and colleagues, Chapin crafted an [[underdog]] story centered around [[Los Angeles|LA]]-based vampire hunters.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2016-04-05 |title=Review: The Hunted - 60 Minutes With |url=http://60minuteswith.co.uk/film-and-tv/review-the-hunted/ |access-date=2017-06-17 |work=60 Minutes With |language=en-US}}</ref>
''The Hunted'' began in 2001 as a long-standing internet series, created by [[Robert Chapin|Chapin]]. Chapin started this series in an effort to improve his profile as a [[Stunt performer|stuntman]] and [[Visual effects|VFX]]-artist. He collaborated with his friends and colleagues in creating this underdog story of [[Los Angeles|LA]]-based vampire hunters.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://60minuteswith.co.uk/film-and-tv/review-the-hunted/|title=Review: The Hunted - 60 Minutes With|date=2016-04-05|work=60 Minutes With|access-date=2017-06-17|language=en-US}}</ref> The series garnered an active fan base who contributed to the series by creating [[user-generated content|user-generated content.]] These contributions became the main source of writings for this online series. The efforts by series fan to create content and thus try to become filmmaker mirrors the theme of the film, where soccer moms try to become [[Vampire hunter|vampire slayers]]. In their own way both are trying to discover their true self and achieve their ambitions.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.fanfilmfollies.com/fan-film-follies/from-web-series-to-feature-film-robert-chapins-vamp-slaying-the-hunted-has-a-stake-in-new-media/|title=From Web Series To Feature Film, Robert Chapin's Vamp-Slaying "The Hunted" Has A Stake In New Media {{!}} {{!}} Fan Film Follies|date=2016-03-12|work=Fan Film Follies|access-date=2017-06-17|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2016/10/28/arts/slashers-zombies-demons-and-other-good-company.html|title=Zombie, Vampire, Slasher? Choose Your Halloween Villain and Celebrate|last=Piepenburg|first=Erik|date=2016-10-27|work=The New York Times|access-date=2017-06-17|language=en-US|issn=0362-4331}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://taliesinttlg.blogspot.com/2016/03/the-hunted-review.html|title=The Hunted – review|access-date=2017-06-17}}</ref> ''The Hunted'' is known for often weaving lines from popular and literature into its dialogues. These includes reuse of lines from films such as ''[[Scarface (1983 film)|Scarface]]'' (1983), ''[[Independence Day (1996 film)|Independence Day]]'' (1996) and even from [[William Shakespeare|Shakespearean]] poems.


The series quickly garnered an active fan base, leading to the creation of [[user-generated content]] that contributed significantly to its narrative. This collaborative effort reflected the film's themes, where [[Soccer mom|soccer moms]] aspire to become [[Vampire hunter|vampire slayers]], paralleling the fans’ ambitions to become filmmakers. Both groups strive to discover their true selves and achieve their goals.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2016-03-12 |title=From Web Series To Feature Film, Robert Chapin's Vamp-Slaying "The Hunted" Has A Stake In New Media {{!}} {{!}} Fan Film Follies |url=http://www.fanfilmfollies.com/fan-film-follies/from-web-series-to-feature-film-robert-chapins-vamp-slaying-the-hunted-has-a-stake-in-new-media/ |access-date=2017-06-17 |work=Fan Film Follies |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Piepenburg |first=Erik |date=2016-10-27 |title=Zombie, Vampire, Slasher? Choose Your Halloween Villain and Celebrate |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2016/10/28/arts/slashers-zombies-demons-and-other-good-company.html |access-date=2017-06-17 |work=The New York Times |language=en-US |issn=0362-4331}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=The Hunted – review |url=http://taliesinttlg.blogspot.com/2016/03/the-hunted-review.html |access-date=2017-06-17}}</ref>

''The Hunted'' is also known for its clever integration of lines from popular films and classic literature into its dialogue, incorporating memorable quotes from movies such as ''[[Scarface (1983 film)|Scarface]]'' (1983), ''[[Independence Day (1996 film)|Independence Day]]'' (1996), and even [[William Shakespeare|Shakespearean]] poetry.
=== Filming ===
=== Filming ===
The film received financial support in June 2011 via a [[Kickstarter]] campaign.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/thehunted/the-hunted-feature-film|title=The Hunted - Feature Film|website=Kickstarter|language=en-US|access-date=2017-06-17}}</ref> The film was shot in [[Hollywood, Los Angeles|Hollywood]], [[California]] in 2012 and is co-produced by New Deal Studios. Post-production was completed in March 2015. The majority of the film's cast consisted of stunt people.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://dansmoviereport.blogspot.com/2016/03/the-hunted-feature-film-2016-movie.html|title=Dan's Movie Report: The Hunted: Feature Film (2016) Movie Review (C) 2016 Dan's Movie Report|last=Templegod|first=Dan's Movie Report-danny|date=2016-03-26|website=Dan's Movie Report|access-date=2017-06-17}}</ref>
''The Hunted'' received financial support in June 2011 through a successful [[Kickstarter]] campaign.<ref>{{Cite web |title=The Hunted - Feature Film |url=http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/thehunted/the-hunted-feature-film |access-date=2017-06-17 |website=Kickstarter |language=en-US}}</ref> Filming took place in [[Hollywood, Los Angeles|Hollywood]], [[California]], in 2012, and the project was co-produced by New Deal Studios. Post-production was completed in March 2015. Notably, the majority of the film's cast consisted of stunt performers.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Templegod |first=Dan's Movie Report-danny |date=2016-03-26 |title=Dan's Movie Report: The Hunted: Feature Film (2016) Movie Review (C) 2016 Dan's Movie Report |url=http://dansmoviereport.blogspot.com/2016/03/the-hunted-feature-film-2016-movie.html |access-date=2017-06-17 |website=Dan's Movie Report}}</ref>

== Reception ==
''The Hunted'' received mixed reviews from critics upon release, with praise for its novel concept, but criticism for its screenplay, pacing and production values.

On [[Rotten Tomatoes]], ''The Hunted'' has an approval rating of 56% based on 16 reviews, with an average rating of 5.4/10. The site's consensus states, "While it showcases some creative ideas and action sequences, ''The Hunted'' struggles with pacing and depth, resulting in a film that may entertain but ultimately fails to leave a lasting impact."<ref>{{Cite web |title=The Hunted (2015) {{!}} Rotten Tomatoes |url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/the_hunted_2015 |access-date=2024-09-26 |website=www.rottentomatoes.com |language=en}}</ref>

In its review of ''The Hunted'', ''MovieVine'' highlighted the film's engaging premise but criticized its execution, noting that it suffers from pacing issues and underdeveloped characters. The review further noted that "while the blend of humor and action offers moments of enjoyment, the film often feels rushed and fails to leave a lasting impression."<ref>{{Cite web |title=The Hunted – Review |url=https://www.movievine.com/movies/hunted-review/#google_vignette |access-date=2024-09-26 |website=Movie Vine |language=en-US}}</ref>


== References ==
== References ==

Revision as of 03:44, 26 September 2024

The Hunted
Official Movie Poster
Directed byRobert Chapin
Written byRobert Chapin
Produced by
  • Sandra Baxter
  • Richard Bennett
  • Jessica Cail
  • Christopher David Gauntt
  • Kerry Glover
  • Gillian Horvath
  • Jeffrey Jasper
  • Liz McLelland
  • Jochen Repolust
  • Mark-Paul Speechley
  • Victoria Speechley
Starring
CinematographyJosh Gill, A.J. Raitano
Release date
  • May 9, 2015 (2015-05-09)
Running time
90 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

The Hunted is a 2015 American action comedy film created and directed by Robert Chapin, based on the 2001 web series of the same name.[1][2] The film stars Chapin and Monique Ganderton in lead roles.

The plot centers on Nate Cooper (Chapin), a struggling actor who reconnects with his geeky best friend, Arno, as he leads a group of misfit slayers in a comedic battle against a vampire threat.[3] The film is one of the first to be produced under SAG’s New Media contract and was distributed online through Vimeo VOD.[4][5][6][7][8]

Released on May 8, 2015, The Hunted received mixed reviews from critics, with praise for its novel concept, but criticism for its screenplay, pacing and production values. The film emerged as a box-office bomb, grossing only $40,000 worldwide against a production budget of $1 million.

Plot

Coming to terms with his unsuccessful attempts at becoming an actor, Bob is bitten by a vampire named Susan, who is the daughter of a crazed vigilante slayer. As a result, Bob becomes one of the "hunted," a small group of humans who have been bitten but not turned, using cold steel and fighting techniques to fend off vampires. However, the vampires have developed an immunity to traditional weapons, and the only way to kill them is with a sword.

Bob's unique skill in swordsmanship is honed from his role in an 80’s action film titled Vampslayer. With his knowledge and experience, Bob teams up with Susan and the hunted to defend themselves against the vampire threat. Together, they navigate the challenges of their new reality, combining humor and action in their fight for survival.[9]

Cast

Production

Conception and writing

The Hunted began in 2001 as a long-standing web series created by Robert Chapin, who initiated the project to enhance his profile as a stuntman and VFX artist. Collaborating with friends and colleagues, Chapin crafted an underdog story centered around LA-based vampire hunters.[10]

The series quickly garnered an active fan base, leading to the creation of user-generated content that contributed significantly to its narrative. This collaborative effort reflected the film's themes, where soccer moms aspire to become vampire slayers, paralleling the fans’ ambitions to become filmmakers. Both groups strive to discover their true selves and achieve their goals.[11][12][13]

The Hunted is also known for its clever integration of lines from popular films and classic literature into its dialogue, incorporating memorable quotes from movies such as Scarface (1983), Independence Day (1996), and even Shakespearean poetry.

Filming

The Hunted received financial support in June 2011 through a successful Kickstarter campaign.[14] Filming took place in Hollywood, California, in 2012, and the project was co-produced by New Deal Studios. Post-production was completed in March 2015. Notably, the majority of the film's cast consisted of stunt performers.[15]

Reception

The Hunted received mixed reviews from critics upon release, with praise for its novel concept, but criticism for its screenplay, pacing and production values.

On Rotten Tomatoes, The Hunted has an approval rating of 56% based on 16 reviews, with an average rating of 5.4/10. The site's consensus states, "While it showcases some creative ideas and action sequences, The Hunted struggles with pacing and depth, resulting in a film that may entertain but ultimately fails to leave a lasting impact."[16]

In its review of The Hunted, MovieVine highlighted the film's engaging premise but criticized its execution, noting that it suffers from pacing issues and underdeveloped characters. The review further noted that "while the blend of humor and action offers moments of enjoyment, the film often feels rushed and fails to leave a lasting impression."[17]

References

  1. ^ "Indie Spotlight: 'The Hunted: Encore' Reinvents A Classic Web Series With Song - Tubefilter". Tubefilter. 2016-12-09. Retrieved 2017-06-17.
  2. ^ ""The Hunted" creator Robert Chapin | | Fan Film Follies". Fan Film Follies. 2006-07-07. Retrieved 2017-06-17.
  3. ^ "Q&A: Director/Actor Robert Chapin on His YouTube-Spawned Vampire Actioner "THE HUNTED"". FANGORIA®. Retrieved 2017-06-17.
  4. ^ "How the Hunted tracked its way to 'prey-per-view'... | Impact Online". Impact Online. 2016-02-26. Retrieved 2017-06-17.
  5. ^ "Blog Archives". Ginger Nuts of Horror. Archived from the original on 2016-07-18. Retrieved 2017-06-17.
  6. ^ "Lucrative TV Residuals Frozen Again in New Union Agreements". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2017-06-17.
  7. ^ Littleton, Dave McNary, Cynthia (2016-11-30). "Guilds Gear Up for Contract Talks With Producers". Variety. Retrieved 2017-06-17.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  8. ^ Robb, David (2017-05-15). "As Contract Talks Loom, SAG-AFTRA President Gabrielle Carteris Says Union Has Support Of Its Members". Deadline. Retrieved 2017-06-17.
  9. ^ "(re)Search my Trash". www.searchmytrash.com. Retrieved 2017-06-17.
  10. ^ "Review: The Hunted - 60 Minutes With". 60 Minutes With. 2016-04-05. Retrieved 2017-06-17.
  11. ^ "From Web Series To Feature Film, Robert Chapin's Vamp-Slaying "The Hunted" Has A Stake In New Media | | Fan Film Follies". Fan Film Follies. 2016-03-12. Retrieved 2017-06-17.
  12. ^ Piepenburg, Erik (2016-10-27). "Zombie, Vampire, Slasher? Choose Your Halloween Villain and Celebrate". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2017-06-17.
  13. ^ "The Hunted – review". Retrieved 2017-06-17.
  14. ^ "The Hunted - Feature Film". Kickstarter. Retrieved 2017-06-17.
  15. ^ Templegod, Dan's Movie Report-danny (2016-03-26). "Dan's Movie Report: The Hunted: Feature Film (2016) Movie Review (C) 2016 Dan's Movie Report". Dan's Movie Report. Retrieved 2017-06-17.
  16. ^ "The Hunted (2015) | Rotten Tomatoes". www.rottentomatoes.com. Retrieved 2024-09-26.
  17. ^ "The Hunted – Review". Movie Vine. Retrieved 2024-09-26.
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