The Hunters (2013 film)

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The Hunters
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Genre
Based onMirror Mirror
2010 novel
by Joshua Williamson
Screenplay by
  • Matthew Huffman
  • Jeffrey Schechter
Story byMatthew Huffman
Directed by Nisha Ganatra
Starring
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
ProducerHeather Puttock
CinematographyC. Kim Miles
EditorLisa Jane Robison
Running time89 minutes
Production companies
  • Arc Entertainment
  • Raindance Entertainment
  • Eh-Okay Entertainment Productions
Original release
Network Hallmark Channel
ReleaseOctober 25, 2013 (2013-10-25)

The Hunters is a 2013 American science fantasy adventure television film directed by Nisha Ganatra from a screenplay by Matthew Huffman and Jeffrey Schechter, based on the graphic novel Mirror Mirror by Joshua Williamson. [1] The film stars Robbie Amell and Alexa Vega. It premiered on the Hallmark Channel on October 25, 2013. [2]

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Synopsis

Carter and Jordyn Flynn are not the average mother and father. For them, a typical workday can take place anywhere in the world, raiding ornate museums and evading pursuing authorities as Hunters, protectors of powerful fairytale artifacts that are anything but make-believe. While the Flynns take their jobs seriously, they're just as concerned about the welfare of their two sons, 21-year-old Paxton and 16-year-old Tripp, who are unaware of their parents' true line of work.

When Carter and Jordyn disappear after being double-crossed by the mysterious Mai during one of their missions, the boys learn the truth about their parents and their lineage from the Flynns’ young assistant Dylan. They turn to old family friend Mason for help, but they soon discover that the deceitful Mason is after what the Flynns were trying to protect — an enchanted mirror that has the ability to grant any wish. It has quite a history too: It is the same mirror that played a pivotal role in the destiny of Snow White. It becomes evident that it is up to the valiant brothers and Dylan to save the day before very real fairy tale magic falls into Mason’s less-than-worthy hands.

Cast

Production

The film was shot in Vancouver, British Columbia with additional shooting done in Thailand.

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References

  1. "The Hunters Movie Review | Common Sense Media".
  2. Calfas, Jennifer (June 4, 2013). "Victor Garber, Michelle Forbes to Star In Hallmark's 'The Hunters'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved June 16, 2021.