The Huntsman (2026) Movie Review

Overview

This video is a VOD (on-demand) movie review of The Huntsman (2026) by a reviewer calling themselves Filmgeek. The review opens by outlining the premise: an ICU nurse cares for a patient accused of killing six women, while a detective works to solve the murders.

Although the reviewer expected a “psychological slasher” vibe, they frame the film as more of a mystery / police-procedural psychological thriller than a full slasher.

Main Highlights (What Stands Out)

• Overall take: The reviewer says they enjoyed the film and found it a solid psychological thriller, even if it doesn’t fully match the title/genre expectations.
• Gore and crime scenes: The movie isn’t heavy on on-screen killings, but it includes gruesome, realistic crime scene imagery supported by strong practical effects and makeup.
• Acting praise:
  • Elizabeth Mitchell is the standout, delivering the best performance and the most compelling character (with the nurse as the primary viewpoint).
  • Shawn Ashmore and the rest of the cast are also praised for helping build tension.
• Cinematography and look: The reviewer highlights excellent cinematography, a well-done color palette, and a professional-quality presentation that avoids the feel of a cheap VOD/indie rush. They also mention good editing and “surprising” cohesion.

Negatives / Criticisms

• Pacing feels padded: At around 1 hour 45 minutes, the reviewer feels the runtime drags and would have fit better around 90 minutes.
• Too quiet / not enough score: Even with music present, they say there’s not enough musical scoring, and some scenes are noticeably quiet, which weakens dread and tension.
• Mystery reveals too early: The reviewer argues that the red herrings and hints are too giving—the film “plays its cards too soon,” reducing later payoff because key connections are figured out earlier.
• Genre mismatch: Despite expectations of a serial-killer slasher angle (with “The Huntsman” as a more direct force), the reviewer says it’s closer to an episode of Criminal Minds than Silence of the Lambs.

Jokes / Personality Moments

• The reviewer repeatedly jokes about their “faithful feline friend Haku”, who supposedly enjoys humans getting slashed up.
• They mention they’re not drinking their usual beer because it’s early (“breakfast”), adding a casual, humorous tone.
• They end by encouraging viewers to stick around for an end credit scene revealing a character’s fate.

Final Verdict

The reviewer rates it a successful, solid VOD thriller and recommends it for the rental price (roughly $2.99–$5.99). They also note it should be available February 9 in the U.S., and suggest it may eventually appear on streaming services.

Personalities Appearing

• Filmgeek (the reviewer) — main on-camera personality
• Haku (cat) — referenced companion, not shown speaking