Arctic Manhunt: Hunt for the Mad Trapper (2009)
**** (out of 4)
This documentary from director Michael Jorgensen is one that I highly enjoyed and I think those interested with the case of the Mad Trapper will too. A lot of people are familiar with the story through the 1981 film DEATH HUNT, which had Charles Bronson and Lee Marvin but it took a lot of liberties with the actual story. This film works perfectly as a documentary on the events but it's also a scientific experiment as the trapper's remains are dug up in hopes that DNA can shed more light on his story.
I really thought this documentary delivered on all levels. For starters, the film does a very good job at talking about the actual seven month event and it gives you a fair look at the trapper. On one hand he was a cold-blooded killer but on the other hand you have to be amazed at what he was able to do. The other portion of the documentary is also interesting because we are able to take a look at the skeletal remains and there are some interesting facts that come from it.
If you're mildly interested in the story of Albert Johnson then this here is certainly a must see and remains one of the best documentaries on the subject.
**** (out of 4)
This documentary from director Michael Jorgensen is one that I highly enjoyed and I think those interested with the case of the Mad Trapper will too. A lot of people are familiar with the story through the 1981 film DEATH HUNT, which had Charles Bronson and Lee Marvin but it took a lot of liberties with the actual story. This film works perfectly as a documentary on the events but it's also a scientific experiment as the trapper's remains are dug up in hopes that DNA can shed more light on his story.
I really thought this documentary delivered on all levels. For starters, the film does a very good job at talking about the actual seven month event and it gives you a fair look at the trapper. On one hand he was a cold-blooded killer but on the other hand you have to be amazed at what he was able to do. The other portion of the documentary is also interesting because we are able to take a look at the skeletal remains and there are some interesting facts that come from it.
If you're mildly interested in the story of Albert Johnson then this here is certainly a must see and remains one of the best documentaries on the subject.