Pig Hunt

Pig Hunt

Year: 2008

Runtime: 100 mins

Language: English

Director: James Isaac

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Get muddy, get bloody, kill or be killed. John takes his San Francisco friends and his girlfriend Brooks to his late uncle’s remote ranch for a weekend pig hunt. As they push deeper into the forest, they discover the truth behind the uncle’s death and the legend of The Ripper, a three‑thousand‑pound black boar.

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Timeline & Setting – Pig Hunt (2008)

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Time period

Early 1990s

The events occur in the early 1990s, a period marked by post-Gulf War sentiment and rural drug activity hinting at a rough, survivalist mood. Veterans and weekend hunters converge on remote woodlands, heightening tension and unpredictability. The era’s modest tech and practical gear reinforce a gritty, no-frills tone that underscores the film’s harsh landscape and dangers.

Location

Remote cabin near San Francisco, Haight Street commune, Tibbs clan homestead, Big Wallow

The action unfolds across a remote forested region surrounding John Hickman’s uncle’s cabin, with additional locations at the Tibbs clan homestead and a nearby hippie commune in the woods. The landscape includes a patch of marijuana plants found near the commune and a hillbilly homestead along the road, creating a patchwork of rural, interconnected places. This rugged setting—combining cabins, forests, and secluded communities—forms the battleground where human conflict collides with a legendary predator.

🏞️ Remote setting 🧭 Isolated 🌲 Forested wilderness 🏕️ Cabin retreat

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Main Characters – Pig Hunt (2008)

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John Hickman - Travis Aaron Wade

A San Francisco resident hosting the weekend hunting trip. He’s wary of the Tibbs clan and protective of his property, often clashing with Ricky and Jake. As danger mounts, he asserts leadership to guide Brooks and the others toward safety and reassert control over the group.

🧭 Leader 🗺️ Outdoorsman 🗡️ Protective

Brooks - Tina Huang

John’s girlfriend and a capable participant in the hunt. She outshoots the men during the excursion and keeps a level head amid escalating tensions. Brooks proves resourceful in navigating the commune encounter and the threats in the woods.

🎯 Sharpshooter 🧭 Steady 🧯 Resourceful

Ben - Howard Johnson Jr.

A loud, self-styled tough guy whose temper fuels conflict within the group. He shoots Ricky during a tense moment, revealing a volatile temperament. His later actions pull the group toward the commune and its dangerous dynamics, ending in brutal consequences.

💥 Hot-headed 🗡️ Aggressive 🧭 Impulsive

Wayne - Rajiv Shah

A Gulf War veteran whose mental state shows strain as the trip progresses. He suffers a severe leg injury and is later attacked by threats in the woods, culminating in his disappearance and implied demise. His presence foreshadows the film’s brutal violence.

🪖 Veteran 🩸 Wounded 🌀 Troubled

Jake Tibbs - Jason Foster

Ricky’s cousin and a member of the Tibbs clan who escalates the confrontation with the hunting party. His choices drive violent conflict, and he ultimately confronts the supernatural danger in the woods before meeting a fatal end.

🧩 Rebel 🗡️ Aggressive 🕯️ Intriguing

Ricky Tibbs - Nick Tagas

A Gulf War veteran with visible mental strain who clashes with John and Jake. His volatile behavior triggers a dangerous sequence of events, and his fate underscores the brutal unpredictability of the forest.

🧭 Troubled 🪖 Veteran 🔥 Volatile

Hippie Stranger - Bryonn Bain

Leader of the Haight Street commune who embodies the counterculture’s influence in the woods. His group’s rituals and drug use intersect with the hunt, and his alliance with Brooks and John shifts as conflict erupts, ending in a violent confrontation with the Ripper.

🕯️ Cult Leader 🌀 Mysterious 🗡️ Sacrificial

Quincy - Trevor Bullock

An eager but inexperienced hunter who follows the group into the commune’s detour. He becomes entangled with the commune and marijuana patch, ultimately being knocked from a vehicle and executed in the ensuing chaos.

🔫 Inexperienced 🧭 Curious 🪶 Fragile

Uncle - Steve Kelso

The cabin’s owner and John’s relative, whose place is vandalized at the outset. He represents the remote, family-owned setting that hosts the weekend expedition and foreshadows the danger lurking in the woods.

🏚️ Obstructed 🪵 Host 🕳️ Foreboding

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Major Themes – Pig Hunt (2008)

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🏕️ Survival

Survival drives the plot as the group must cope with the forest’s hazards, broken gear, and dwindling safety. Resources, improvisation, and split-second decisions determine who stays alive. The wilderness tests loyalties and exposes how far people will go when the stakes are life or death. The threat of The Ripper amplifies the instinct to endure at any cost.

🕯️ Cult & Violence

The Haight Street commune introduces a countercultural, ritualistic backdrop that contrasts with the hunting party’s rough pragmatism. Tensions flare as the cult’s beliefs collide with the group’s pursuit of the killer hog, culminating in brutal confrontations. The atmosphere hints at fanatical devotion and how easily dehumanization can escalate violence. The violence isn’t only physical but ceremonial, underscoring the film’s dark, cyclical themes.

🐗 Predator Myth

The Ripper begins as a local legend and rapidly becomes a tangible threat, blurring the line between myth and monster. Its presence in the woods transforms ordinary hunters into potential prey and fuels paranoia. The creature’s brutality crystallizes the film’s fear: sometimes the most dangerous predator is the unknown, lurking just beyond the firelight.

Last Updated: October 04, 2025 at 19:16

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