Night Hunter

On a cold Minnesota night, a weary police officer named Marshall crosses paths with a relentless vigilante who has carved a one-man chase across the state. The killer they hunt has abducted several victims and left a trail of fear in small towns and rain slick streets. Cooper, the unnamed vigilante, insists he can close the case faster than any squad car, and the film follows their uneasy partnership as they pool leads, question methods, and clash over what counts as justice. The nights are tense, the clues intricate, and danger looms in dim motels and icy back alleys. No tidy answers appear, only questions about duty, loyalty, and the line between protection and vengeance. Marshall is haunted by past cases, and the cat and mouse rhythm creates a claustrophobic mood as the two men trade suspicion and fragile trust.

Directed by David Raymond, Night Hunter is presented from an original screenplay with no known source material. It features Henry Cavill as Marshall, Ben Kingsley as Cooper, Alexandra Daddario as Rachel, and Stanley Tucci as Commissioner Harper.

Reception to Night Hunter highlights the moral friction between enforcing the law and pursuing justice outside its bounds. Critics note strong performances from Cavill and Kingsley, though some wind up questioning pacing and the ethical questions raised by vigilante actions. Audience responses often focus on the moral ambiguity and how it mirrors real life debates about vigilantism.

Though not a breakout hit, the film sits among late 2010s thrillers that test the ethics of extra legal acts. It adds to conversations about community safety and the costs borne by those who chase danger close to the edge of the law. The film leaves room for discussion about whether end results justify risky means.

Awards: The film did not receive major nominations. It remains a compact, no-frills thriller anchored by Cavill and Kingsley, which may please genre fans looking for tight tension rather than trophy recognition.