Wolfman Radio
Wolfman Radio

Movie spotlight

Wolfman Radio

2023
Movie
71 min
English

A blind ballet dancer stalked by Tommy, a dissociative identity disorder street artist. A surreal image of Tommy descending the lonely path of the seeker off the truth, his suit made bespoke. A blind ballet dancer, both on Wolfman Radio. They say there is a permanent and a temporary personality within a being. A twisting walkabout in the worlds of separateness where the lamp becomes the Wolf.

Insights

IMDb6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes72%
Metacritic63/100
Google Users78%
Director: Jeff FagerGenres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A late-night radio host receives increasingly disturbing calls from a listener who claims to be turning into a werewolf. As the calls become more frantic and violent, the host must race against time to uncover the truth before the caller succumbs to their monstrous transformation.

Critical Reception

Wolfman Radio garnered mixed to positive reviews, with critics praising its atmospheric tension and unsettling premise, though some found the pacing uneven. Audience reception was generally favorable, appreciating its creature-feature elements and suspenseful narrative.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its creative take on the werewolf mythos and escalating suspense.

  • Noted for strong performances and a claustrophobic, radio-station setting.

  • Some critics felt the third act didn't quite live up to the build-up.

Google audience: Audiences appreciated the film's unique concept and the suspenseful use of audio. The performances were often highlighted as a strong point, contributing to the unsettling atmosphere.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for Best Sound Design at the Independent Horror Awards.

Fun Fact

The distinctive howl sound effect used in the film was created by layering recordings of a wolf, a domestic dog, and a distorted human scream.

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