There simply aren’t enough synonyms for “loathsome” to do the new movie “The Hunt” justice. Perhaps if we expand into other languages. C’est détestable! È ripugnante!

Take the phone texting conversation the so-called satire begins with: “Did you see what our ratf - - ker-in-chief just did?” says one person.

“At least the hunt’s coming up,” replies another. “Nothing better than going to the manor and shooting a dozen deplorables.”

You might find yourself thinking, “Wasn’t this dumb movie canceled last year after social media eviscerated the trailer?” Yes, but fool-er heads prevailed, and it’s now receiving a wide release. Let’s just say it’s...