This Norwegian dark fantasy film is a mockumentary filmed in the forests and mountains of Western Norway. TROLLHUNTER draws its mythology from Norwegian folklore, such as the different sub-categories of trolls.

Other traits include trolls having the ability to smell a Christian’s blood, and turning to stone when exposed to sunlight. There are even scenes in the film that draw from specific fairy tales.

The film works through the practical methods of humans tracking and killing such mythical beasts. It also imagines the real-life implications of trolls in Norway, such as farmers who can’t protect their livestock without breaking Norwegian wildlife regulations.

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Here’s a playlist of Trollhunter clips:

And here’s a peek behind the scenes of Trollhunter: