Game of Werewolves
Game of Werewolves

Movie spotlight

Game of Werewolves

2011
Movie
104 min
Spanish

After 15 years, Tomas, a not very succesfull writer, comes back to the village in Galicia where his family comes from, Arga, apparently to get an award. But he doesn't know the real reason why he is there, to end with an old curse that is been haunting the village for the last hundred years.

Insights

IMDb5.5/10
Director: Juan Martínez MorenoGenres: Horror, Comedy, Action

Plot Summary

In a remote Pyrenean village, a cynical and misogynistic hunter is cursed to become a werewolf. He discovers that only the love of a woman can break the spell, but his misanthropic nature makes this an unlikely prospect. To survive, he must navigate the ancient traditions of the village and confront a powerful werewolf matriarch.

Critical Reception

Game of Werewolves is a Spanish horror-comedy that blends traditional werewolf lore with absurdist humor. It received a mixed reception, with critics praising its unique premise and comedic elements while sometimes finding its pacing or tonal shifts uneven. Audiences generally enjoyed its campy style and inventive approach to the werewolf genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its original concept and dark humor.

  • Noted for its blend of horror and comedy, though some found the execution inconsistent.

  • Appreciated for its visual style and playful take on werewolf mythology.

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Fun Fact

The film was originally intended to be a more serious horror film, but the director decided to inject more dark comedy after realizing the potential for humor in the premise and its characters.

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1 reviews
Andres Gomez

Andres Gomez

Much more a comedy than a horror movie. Lots of laughs and a good cast. Much better if you can understand all the unspoken Spanish jokes.