Hounded(2022)

is a solid addition to British horror. It is a "fun film, not to be taken too seriously," that will appeal to fans of survival thrillers and folk horror. If you enjoyed films like Get Duked! or Surviving the Game , this is a worthwhile watch, currently available on platforms like Tubi . Hounded (2022) Film Review – Release the Hounds!

The story follows a group of four young thieves—Chaz, Vix, Leon, and Tod—who survive by stealing valuable antiques for a local fence. Their final job involves robbing a secluded, stately manor in the English countryside. However, they are caught by the homeowners: a group of elite aristocrats who uphold a dark tradition. Instead of calling the police, the wealthy family releases the group into the wild, hunting them down with horses, hounds, and bugles for sport. Hounded(2022)

Despite a modest budget, Boulding utilizes the natural, foreboding beauty of the countryside and effective sound design to build genuine tension. is a solid addition to British horror

(also known as Hunted in some regions) is a grit-and-gore British horror-thriller that offers a modern, class-conscious spin on the classic "The Most Dangerous Game" trope. Directed by Tommy Boulding in his feature debut, the film delivers a lean survival tale that balances sharp social commentary with brutal action. Plot Overview or Surviving the Game , this is a

Samantha Bond (known as Miss Moneypenny) delivers a chillingly cold performance as the Redwick matriarch, Katherine. The young thieves, led by Malachi Pullar-Latchman, are portrayed with enough depth to make them sympathetic "Robin Hood" figures rather than just generic victims.

Critics often note that while it is well-executed, the film treads very familiar ground. It has been compared frequently to other "hunted human" films like The Hunt (2020) and Ready or Not (2019), but is often viewed as less innovative than its predecessors.