The Head Hunter
“Grief. Anger. Vengeance.”
Synopsis
On the outskirts of a kingdom, a quiet but fierce medieval warrior protects the realm from monsters and the occult. His gruesome collection of heads is missing only one - the monster that killed his daughter years ago. Driven by a thirst for revenge, he travels wild expanses on horseback. When his second chance arrives, it’s in a way far more horrifying than he ever imagined.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
The Head Hunter | Official Trailer (HD) | Vertical EntertainmentOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-03-14
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Release History & Theatrical Window
Sitges Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
April 5, 2019
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 7, 2019
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$30K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$45K
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.49x
+$15K net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jordan Downey
- Screenplay & Story
- Jordan Downey, Kevin Stewart, Troy Smith
- Original Score
- Nick Soole
- Original Title
- The Head Hunter
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 12m
- Production Budget
- $30K
- Worldwide Gross
- $45K
- Production Studios
- Brayne Studios, Detention Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jordan Downey
Jordan Downey, Kevin Stewart, Troy Smith
Nick Soole
Kevin Stewart
Jordan Downey
Jordan Downey, Kevin Stewart, Ricky Fosheim
Department Leadership Roster
Jordan Downey
Director
Jordan Downey
Writer
Kevin Stewart
Writer
Jordan Downey
Producer
Kevin Stewart
Producer
Kevin Stewart
Director of Photography
Ricky Fosheim
Producer
Jordan Downey
Editor
Nick Soole
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Head Hunter.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring The Head Hunter.
list13
Mid Hunting List
A list of mids found by Mid Hunters
Movie Night Bingo
Monsters & Animals
***Horror***
Medieval
Auto-filled from Letterboxd lists
Similar Titles to The Head Hunter
Movies sharing stylistic DNA, tone, and thematic storytelling
6.2
6.7
6.8
5.4
7.0
5.9
6.3
6.7
3.2
5.1
3.5
4.7
4.7
4.3
4.6
6.1
6.4
7.5
5.6
6.2
More Like The Head Hunter
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About The Head Hunter
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Head Hunter about?
On the outskirts of a kingdom, a quiet but fierce medieval warrior protects the realm from monsters and the occult. His gruesome collection of heads is missing only one - the monster that killed his daughter years ago. Driven by a thirst for revenge, he travels wild expanses on horseback. When his second chance arrives, it’s in a way far more horrifying than he ever imagined.
Who directed The Head Hunter?
The Head Hunter was directed by Jordan Downey.
Who stars in The Head Hunter?
The principal cast of The Head Hunter includes Christopher Rygh, Cora Kaufman, Aisha Ricketts.
When was The Head Hunter released and how long is it?
The Head Hunter was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 12m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Head Hunter?
The Head Hunter had a reported production budget of $30K and grossed $45K at the worldwide box office (1.49 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for The Head Hunter?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Head Hunter was composed by Nick Soole.
Is The Head Hunter based on a book or true story?
The Head Hunter is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Troy Smith".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Head Hunter?
The Head Hunter holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).