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Horror thriller The Hunt 'is not anti-Trump'

Film-maker says it is a dark satirical comedy that makes fun of stereotypes on both the left and right sides of the political spectrum in the United States

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The Hunt stars Hilary Swank (left) and Betty Gilpin (right).

The Hunt stars Hilary Swank (left) and Betty Gilpin (right).

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Alison de Souza In Los Angeles, Alison de Souza

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The movie The Hunt made the news when United States President Donald Trump slammed it in a tweet last August-before he or anyone else had seen it.
This is because the horror thriller has a rather inflammatory premise: A group of well-heeled American liberals kidnap some conservatives and Trump supporters, so they can hunt and kill them for sport.
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