The 10th Victim

In the aftermath of World War III, the global elite launch The Big Hunt as the world’s most popular form of entertainment. The show converts violent tendencies into a televised spectacle that promises fame and wealth. The premise sets the stage for a ruthless, highly watched competition.

The competition spans ten rounds, with each participant playing five rounds as a hunter and five as a victim. The last person standing after ten rounds wins immense wealth and the chance to retire. The event is broadcast worldwide, turning danger into entertainment.

Caroline Meredith is nearing her tenth kill and aims for a flawless display on live television to maximize a sponsorship from Ming Tea. She positions herself as a top contender and plots a spectacular end to the game. Her plan centers on delivering a perfect kill for the cameras.

Marcello Poletti is chosen as the next victim. His six previous kills have already been spent by his mistress Olga and his ex-wife Lidia, adding a personal twist to the target. The producers expect a dramatic and profitable confrontation.

Caroline travels to Rome and assumes the role of a reporter studying the sexual preoccupations of Italian men. She plans to interview Marcello at the Temple of Venus, using the set piece to manipulate the outcome. The trip marks a shift from participant to observer with a dangerous edge.

Marcello grows suspicious of Caroline and schemes to have her attacked by a crocodile in front of rival network cameras. Caroline detects the danger and manages to escape the trap, keeping control of the narrative. The tension between participants intensifies the televised drama.

Caroline plays the role of a loving ally to lure Marcello to the beach and convinces him of her affection. She drugs him and brings him back toward the Temple of Venus for the final deception. The sequence showcases the manipulation and risks of The Big Hunt.

In a dramatic twist, Caroline shoots Marcello on live television, only to reveal that the gun is loaded with blanks. The stunt backfires as viewers realize the danger has not ended. The failed kill exposes the fragility of the confidence in the show.

Marcello retaliates by firing back, but Caroline is protected by bulletproof armor. She survives the shot, and the confrontation shifts to a rethink of their involvement in the hunt. The moment deepens their desire to escape the game.

Caroline and Marcello decide to break free from The Big Hunt and board a plane to leave the game behind. The moment signals a turn from participants to fugitives seeking a new life. The decision foreshadows a possible wedding as part of their escape.

The flight becomes a surreal finale when the pilot showers them with flowers. Caroline and Marcello choose to marry and leave The Big Hunt behind. The ending suggests a fragile, hopeful future beyond the deadly spectacle.