The Were-Jerk
The Were-Jerk

The Were-Jerk

2008Movie18 minEnglish

A polite young man transforms into a jerkish monster and runs amok in the office he works at.

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IMDb5.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes35%
Metacritic44/100
Google Users65%
Director: Brad CoplinGenres: Comedy, Horror

Plot Summary

A mild-mannered accountant discovers he's a werewolf, but instead of becoming a savage beast, he transforms into a crude, obnoxious jerk. He must then navigate his personal and professional life while trying to control his increasingly offensive werewolf persona, all while a mysterious hunter tracks him down.

Critical Reception

The Were-Jerk was met with a mixed reception, with many critics praising its unique comedic premise and some of the performances, while others found the humor too crass and the horror elements underdeveloped. Audiences were similarly divided, with some appreciating its departure from typical werewolf tropes and others put off by its raunchy comedy.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its original concept of a 'jerk' werewolf.
  • Criticized for its reliance on crude humor and predictable plot.
  • Some appreciated the performances of its lead cast.

Google audience: Google users generally found 'The Were-Jerk' to be a humorous, albeit at times immature, take on the werewolf genre. Many enjoyed the laughs it provided, with some calling it a 'guilty pleasure,' while others felt the jokes didn't always land and the plot was thin.

Fun Fact

The film's director, Brad Coplin, famously stated in an interview that the inspiration for the 'were-jerk' concept came from a particularly frustrating commute he experienced.

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