

Night of the Wolf
Claire and her teenaged son, Jesse, along with their friend and ranch foreman Purly Owens, work the cattle ranch that Claire once shared with her husband who was killed in a ranching accident. As the over-protective Claire contemplates selling the ranch, a life-threatening accident strands her deep in the wilderness with only a wild wolf for company. While Claire and the wolf form an unlikely alliance in their struggle to survive, Jesse is forced to grow up fast as he races to evade poachers and rescue his mom before it's too late!
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Plot Summary
A group of friends heads to a remote cabin for a weekend getaway, only to find themselves terrorized by a mysterious creature lurking in the surrounding woods. As the body count rises, they must uncover the truth behind the legend of the 'Night of the Wolf' before they all become its next victims. The film blends elements of slasher horror with supernatural mystery as the survivors fight for their lives.
Critical Reception
Night of the Wolf (2002) is a low-budget independent horror film that received minimal critical attention upon its release. It is generally regarded by audiences as a forgettable entry in the early 2000s horror landscape, often criticized for its predictable plot and uneven pacing, though some viewers acknowledge its earnest attempt at atmospheric horror.
What Reviewers Say
- Struggles with a generic plot and underdeveloped characters.
- Offers some atmospheric tension but ultimately falls short due to production limitations.
- Features a cast of genre actors, but the material doesn't give them much to work with.
Google audience: Information regarding specific audience reception on Google is not readily available for this lesser-known title. General sentiment from other platforms suggests it is viewed as a standard, albeit unremarkable, horror film.
Fun Fact
The film features genre veteran David Carradine in one of his many straight-to-video roles, bringing a recognizable face to the independent production.
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