Death Hunt

Death Hunt

Year: 2022

Runtime: 92 mins

Language: English

Director: Neil Mackay

Echo Score: 36
ThrillerAction

In the late 1990s, a group of men participate in a yearly hunt of human targets on a secluded island. A developer and his mistress seeking a peaceful retreat find themselves taken hostage and transported to the island, where they become the prey in a deadly game of sport. They must fight for survival against their pursuers in this dangerous and desperate situation.

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Timeline & Setting – Death Hunt (2022)

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Time period

1931

Set in 1931 Yukon, the story unfolds during the depths of winter. Scarce resources and vast, inhospitable terrain amplify the stakes for both the hunted and the hunters. The era's frontier policing and the looming Depression era conditions add tension to every decision.

Location

Yukon Territory, Canada

The Yukon Territory in 1931 provides a brutal, snowbound backdrop that shapes every chase. A remote cabin and dense boreal forests become the main stage for the confrontation between Johnson and his pursuers. The extreme winter elements dictate pace and danger, turning ordinary tracking into a battle against frost and isolation.

❄️ Yukon frontier 🧭 Remote wilderness 🧊 Winter isolation

Last Updated: October 01, 2025 at 10:05

Main Characters – Death Hunt (2022)

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Albert Johnson (Charles Bronson)

A solitary American trapper with exceptional tracking and survival skills. He is stoic, strategic, and capable of turning the wilderness into a fortress when threatened. His calm under pressure contrasts with the mounting pursuit, making him difficult to pin down.

🧭 Survivalist 🗺️ Lone wolf 🧊 Calculated

Hazel (Ed Lauter)

A vicious trapper who claims Johnson stole his dog and killed a pursuer. He manipulates others into joining the chase and uses violence to advance his vendetta. His ruthlessness drives much of the conflict.

🪓 Violent 🧭 Threat 🧯 Hot-tempered

Sergeant Edgar Millen (Lee Marvin)

Commander of the local RCMP post, he is tough yet humane. He leads the posse and grows to respect Johnson's abilities, even as he resents the overwhelming intrusion of outsiders. He embodies the moral tension between duty and empathy.

⚖️ Lawman 🧭 Principled 🛡️ Protective

Sundog Brown (Carl Weathers)

A veteran tracker who partners with Millen. Loyal and pragmatic, he pursues Johnson while acknowledging Johnson's skills. He embodies the rugged frontier ethos and the strain of a long chase.

🥾 Tracker 🧭 Pragmatic 🗺️ Loyal

Alvin Adams (Andrew Stevens)

A young constable who joins the pursuit and helps navigate the risks. He embodies rookie fear and determination as the chase escalates. His role highlights the costs of frontier policing.

👮‍♂️ Rookie 🧭 Determined 🧊 Cautious

Vanessa McBride (Angie Dickinson)

Millen's new lover who adds a human dimension to the pursuit. She provides emotional grounding amid the frozen chaos and the mounting tension between duty and personal relationships.

💞 Companionship 🧭 Humanizing 🧊 Complex

Captain Hank Tucker (Scott Hylands)

A Royal Canadian Air Force pilot who is sent to join the hunt. He brings tactical air support and reveals Johnson's World War I background, adding a layer of wartime history to the pursuit.

✈️ Pilot 🧭 Tactical 🧠 Strategic

Bill Luce (Henry Beckman)

An old trapper who warns Johnson of the law's approach and becomes a catalyst for later events. His presence foreshadows the perils of the chase and underscores the pervasiveness of deception among trappers.

💰 Greed 🧭 Deceptive 🧊 Cold

Jimmy Tom (Denis Lacroix)

A pursuer who is killed during the early assault on Johnson's cabin. His fate demonstrates the brutal reality of the manhunt and sets a tone of danger for all involved.

🔫 Victim 🧭 Casualty 🧊 Tense

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Major Themes – Death Hunt (2022)

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🧭 Pursuit & Survival

Fate accelerates as a high-stakes chase unfolds across the frozen Yukon. Johnson uses his wilderness skills to stay ahead of the mounting posse and bounty hunters. The harsh elements test his endurance, while the pursuers' fear and greed propel the manhunt.

🕵️ Myth vs Reality

The legend of the 'mad trapper' drives the hunt, but Johnson's careful tactics reveal a more complex truth. Public hysteria is fueled by rumor, while evidence remains scarce. Deception and misperception push the pursuit toward tragedy. In the end, the myth clashes with the real dangers of the frontier.

🧊 Isolation & Community

Winter isolation dominates every scene, with frost, wind, and ice structuring every move. A makeshift frontier community of lawmen and trappers forms around the pursuit, testing loyalties and shared warnings. Outsiders and bounty hunters strain local relations and resources. The tension between isolation and communal duty defines the chase.

⚖️ Justice & Law

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police oversee the investigation, balancing impartiality with public pressure. Aerial intervention and the chase raise questions about vigilantism and the cost of enforcing order in the wilderness. The hunt reveals how easily myth can distort justice. Ultimately, misidentification tests the integrity of law and the value of truth.

Last Updated: October 01, 2025 at 10:05

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