I always wondered why this wasn't better known - great source material (The Most Dangerous Game), top director (Robert Wise), a B picture from a studio known for its Bs (RKO). But it's simply not very good.
Partly its the cast. John Loder is a dreadfully dull hero - lumpy, with a big head and prissy manner (I don't care what a ladies' man he was off screen). Audrey Long is dull as the heroine and Edgar Barrier does little as the crazed hunter.
A bigger problem is the script which has precious little hunting - it doesn't get going until like 45 minutes in. The action is underwhelming despite some pleasing photography and production value.
I felt really let down watching this.
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