The Wild Hunt (film)

I know the topic of this movie came up on the boards once before. Does anyone know where I might be able to watch it? It's not out on DVD yet, not even in Canada, but its been over a year since the release (i think) so... yeah.

Is that the film about LARPers dive off the deepend and go nuts, brutilizing this guy and his girlfriend?

Yes. And they're all equipped with Calimacils

www.imdb.com/title/tt1493886/

The "purchase" link from IMDB takes you to Amazon, where it's not listed as being available yet - you can only sign up for a notice when it does become available (in DVD or Blu-Ray).

You can also bookmark this page to keep an eye on things:

www.movieweb.com/movie/the-wild-hunt/dvd-bluray

It's currently doing the film festival circuit which means it probably won't be available on dvd until next year if they can get a distribution deal (or if they just cut out the middle [strike]crook[/strike] man and do it themselves).  Depends also on how well it does at festivals which looking at it's awards, pretty good.

Why does it always feel like filmmakers want to show larping in either a childish or extremely negative light. Seriously though.

Why does it always feel like filmmakers want to show larping in either a childish or extremely negative light. Seriously though.

I hate when people ask what KR is and then they say "Like in Role Models?"

I did find that part funny but KR is nothing like that! Nor is most larping

Why does it always feel like filmmakers want to show larping in either a childish or extremely negative light. Seriously though.

Honestly, I think it's the same problem that films about tabletop games have: What sort of interesting stories can you tell about it?  I would imagine larping is easier as a bunch of people sitting around a table and rolling dice does not make a good movie, but still it's a matter of coming up with good stories.

I think it just so happens that Larping lends itself easily to horror and comedy.  The question is, what kind of stories would you tell (or like to see) in a film about larping?

I was going to reply to Martin almost verbatim what Joe said.

This kind of activity is far too niche to just be a footnote in a movie: it would have to be a main plot point. The only type of non-horror/comedy story I could think of that would possibly have any reason to involve a LARP would be something where, say, the LARP is a positive influence on someones life and brings him together with friends and family... which, ultimately, Role Models portrayed.

I have no problem with LARPing being shown like this... I mean, c'mon, look at it realistically. We dress up like pirates and elves and run around the woods swinging foam bats at our friends, screaming "2 damage! 2 damage!". No matter how serious you take the game, no matter how much you enjoy it... you have to admit its a little silly . As far as I'm concerned, that's just part of the fun.

If you take yourself TOO seriously and don't acknowledge that silliness... well, thats EXACTLY whats happening to the players in Role Models. Which, btw, I just got to see last Thursday, and in some ways was far, far, FAR more like KR than some people probably feel comfortable admitting to themselves... and for exactly what I just said about taking yourself too seriously .

I haven't seen either film but I agree with Erim.

Larping tends to focus more on horror or comedy because:
1.) Yes, it can be silly.  But than that's why it's fun.  I don't ever want to stop finding my hobbies amusing.
2.) It works well for horror because well..your in the middle of the woods.  Isolated from the outside world with no one else around except some people that you know..or sort of know.

Actually this thread is giving me an idea now.

OK, you need to watch "Mazes and Monsters" with Tom Hanks. Shows the evil toll D&D can take on your children.
I'd be interested to see a Slasher movie, where a player goes off the deep end, as long as I have chain mail and my hatchet I'm good

There was a film in production years ago..I forget what it was called but the basic premise was this gaming buddy dies due to an accident caused by his girlfriend and best friend.  Members of their gaming group start being killed off by someone who dresses like the dead buddy's old D&D character.  Don't know if it ever got made.

OK, you need to watch "Mazes and Monsters" with Tom Hanks. Shows the evil toll D&D can take on your children.

I saw that movie... the problem was with the character Tom Hanks played.  The character Hanks played had mental problems and did drugs.  His name was James Dallas Egbert .  I both love and hate this movie.  The guy caused such an uproar over D&D when all his issues were based outside the game.  To this day, people use this movie to cite as proof that D&D is evil.

Why does it always feel like filmmakers want to show larping in either a childish or extremely negative light. Seriously though.

I hate when people ask what KR is and then they say "Like in Role Models?"

I did find that part funny but KR is nothing like that! Nor is most larping

In all fairness, we did have Gwar fight the KISS army in April.

Why does it always feel like filmmakers want to show larping in either a childish or extremely negative light. Seriously though.

I hate when people ask what KR is and then they say "Like in Role Models?"

I did find that part funny but KR is nothing like that! Nor is most larping

In all fairness, we did have Gwar fight the KISS army in April.

And years ago, Travance fought Godzilla.

And years ago, Travance fought Godzilla.

What?

And years ago, Travance fought Godzilla.

What?

Me and Matt B. ran a Sunday mod once involving two giant lizards and their hordes of goblin worshipers who descended upon the town after their egg was destroyed.

Me and Matt B. ran a Sunday mod once involving two giant lizards and their hordes of goblin worshipers who descended upon the town after their egg was destroyed.

*snicker*

I hate you Jo

Hey, SOME of us liked that mod!  *pats legendary armor*

In all fairness, we did have Gwar fight the KISS army in April.

I wish I was there for that. you need amusing crap like that in a LARP. Too serious is no fun.

uhhh false

--Sean

uhhh false

--Sean

QFT.

For me it depends on the silly.

If it makes sense in the game world (giant lizards, crazy cartoonish goblin shaman) and doesn't completely pull me out of the game than it works.

I like a 60/40. People need to lighten up. But yeah, it does depend upon the silliness.

When I first saw Role Models, I couldn't wait to start larping again... Did anyone else think 'The Mug' and Face Burgers when they all went to 'The Burger Hole'?

But really. Think about putting the idea of Larp into a film. You either set the film about some kids larping and have a low budget LOTR, or you look at it for what it is. Hell we have all had those moments where we stand there, sleepy, smelly and dressed like an elf in the middle of December thinking 'what the hell am I doing?' while beating the snot out of your Ex with plumbing supplies.
Larp is one of those things that you either get or you don’t...like stamp collecting or train spotting... if you don't get it, the movie would be boring and so you sensationalise for a better received script, movie and broader interest. People understand 'Comedy' they also get 'Horror', but not everyone gets 'I spend thousands on fake swords and cake make-up'