An adaptation of Angela Carter's fairy tales. Young Rosaleen dreams of a village in the dark woods, where Granny tells her cautionary tales in which innocent maidens are tempted by wolves who are hairy on the inside. As Rosaleen grows into womanhood, will the wolves come for her too?
A young girl named Rosaleen lives in a superstitious village bordering a dark forest, where tales of werewolves are rampant. After her older sister is killed by a wolf, Rosaleen becomes increasingly aware of the predatory nature of men and the forest. The film weaves together folklore, dreams, and anxieties about burgeoning sexuality, exploring the darker side of fairy tales.
The Company of Wolves was generally well-received by critics for its atmospheric visuals, distinctive take on werewolf lore, and unsettling exploration of themes like sexuality and innocence. While some found its narrative fragmented, many praised its artistic merit and horror elements.
Google audience: Audiences generally appreciate the film's artistic direction and its unsettling, fairy-tale-gone-wrong vibe. Many found the visual style and thematic depth to be memorable, though some felt the plot was a bit disjointed.
Nominated for Best Picture at the Saturn Awards. Won the Golden Raven at the Brussels International Festival of Fantasy Film.
The distinctive, gnarled trees seen in the forest sequences were specifically grown for the film over a period of several years.
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