Wolfman
Wolfman

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Wolfman

1979
Movie
102 min
English

A man finds out that his family has a werewolf curse put upon them.

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IMDb5.0/10
Director: Paul LynchGenres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A detective investigates a series of brutal murders in a remote logging town, suspecting a mythical creature known as the Wolfman. As the body count rises, he races against time to uncover the truth behind the legend before becoming the next victim.

Critical Reception

The 1979 film 'Wolfman' is a lesser-known horror entry that garnered mixed to negative reviews upon its release. It is often criticized for its low budget and uninspired storytelling, though some appreciate its attempt at a creature feature within a Canadian setting.

What Reviewers Say

  • Lacks the scares and atmosphere of more successful werewolf films.

  • The plot is predictable and the acting is uninspired.

  • Fails to capitalize on its potentially interesting premise.

Google audience: Audience reviews for 'Wolfman' are scarce, but those available generally reflect disappointment with the film's execution, citing a slow pace and lack of suspense.

Fun Fact

Despite its title, the film does not primarily focus on a traditional werewolf transformation but rather on a mysterious creature and the investigation surrounding it.

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CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

Now, this is a real shocker of a film.... Earl Owensby "Colin Glasgow" arrives at the estate of his wealthy late father. He inherits just about everything, but the will requires him to hang about for a few weeks to look after his creepy fam...

Wuchak

Wuchak

_**Old-fashioned werewolf flick by a do-it-yourself filmmaker**_ In 1910, a traveling heir (Earl Owensby) returns to his family’s estate in North Carolina after his father’s death, but becomes suspicious of what went down while learning ...