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Entertaining and amusing TV-budget werewolf flick, not to mention gory
RELEASED IN 2009 and directed by Fred Olen Ray, "Dire Wolf" (also known as "Dinowolf") chronicles events in rural Southern California when a genetically modified crea...
Dire Wolf
2009Movie87 minEnglish
A vicious genetically modified creature that's half human and half dire wolf escapes from a research facility so it can go on a murderous rampage in a quiet rural community. It's up to the easygoing Sheriff Parker, eager game warden Jim, and a couple of government agents to stop the beast before things get too out of hand.
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IMDb3.8/10
Director: Jason Murphy•Genres: Horror, Thriller
Plot Summary
A group of college students on a camping trip in the wilderness discover they are being stalked by a monstrous, wolf-like creature. As they try to survive the brutal attacks and escape the creature, they must confront their own fears and fight for their lives.
Critical Reception
Dire Wolf received a mixed to negative reception from critics and audiences. It is often cited as a low-budget horror film that struggles with its premise and execution, though some viewers appreciated its attempts at suspense and creature feature elements.
What Reviewers Say
- The film suffers from a weak script and underdeveloped characters.
- While it aims for suspense, the creature effects and overall pacing are often unconvincing.
- Despite its flaws, some found it to be a passable B-movie creature feature for undemanding horror fans.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but general sentiment suggests the film is a forgettable low-budget horror flick with predictable scares and a lack of originality.
Fun Fact
The film was shot in British Columbia, Canada, utilizing its remote wilderness to create a sense of isolation and dread.
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