The 10th Victim story
In the near future, big wars are avoided by giving individuals with violent tendencies a chance to kill in the "Big Hunt". The Hunt is the most popular form of entertainment in the world and also attracts participants who are looking for fame and fortune. It includes ten rounds for each competitor, five as the hunters and five as the victims.
5 total · 4 major · 1 minor
| Theme | Level | Motivation |
|---|---|---|
| infatuation | major | Caroline Meredith became romantically involved with her 10th victim, Marcello Polletti. |
| institutionalized human blood sports society | major | The film was set is a dystopian world where an institutionalized activity, called the Big Hunt, ave people a competitive outlet for their violent tendencies. As a result, there was no war or other unsanctioned violence in society. |
| the desire for fame | major | Big Hunt participants, Caroline Meredith in particular, were motivated by the fame and fortune that would come with killing a 10th victim. |
| the instinct for violence | major | We are made to think about the need for people in society to have an outlet for their violent tendencies. |
| husband and wife | minor | Marcello Polletti and his meddlesome wife. |