A date with wolves
A date with wolves

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A date with wolves

1992
Movie
76 min
Arabic

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IMDb5.8/10
Director: David S. GoyerGenres: Drama, Horror, Mystery

Plot Summary

In the remote wilderness, a group of college students on a camping trip find themselves stalked by a pack of unusually aggressive wolves. As panic sets in and their numbers dwindle, they must confront not only the primal fear of the hunt but also the dark secrets and paranoia that begin to fracture their group.

Critical Reception

Despite its intriguing premise and a cast that would later find widespread fame, 'A Date with Wolves' was largely overlooked by critics upon its release. Audiences were divided, with some appreciating its atmospheric tension and creature-feature elements, while others found its plot convoluted and its scares lacking originality. It has since developed a modest cult following.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its isolated setting and the mounting dread it cultivates.

  • Criticized for a predictable plot and underdeveloped character arcs.

  • Some viewers enjoyed the suspenseful chase sequences but felt the horror elements were not fully realized.

Google audience: Audience reviews for 'A Date with Wolves' are scarce, but those available suggest a mixed reception. Some viewers found the film to be a decent, if unremarkable, creature feature with a good sense of tension, while others felt it was a forgettable entry in the horror genre with a story that failed to deliver.

Fun Fact

Although this film was released in 1992, the main cast members Freddie Prinze Jr., Sarah Michelle Gellar, Ryan Phillippe, and Jennifer Love Hewitt would all go on to achieve significant fame in the late 1990s and early 2000s through hit teen dramas and horror films.

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