Movie spotlight
Howl
There's a violent secret under the surface in Guatemala City. It affects families in every social class and in every neighborhood. Everyone knows it but everyone is silent. That's when Vicente decided to speak up. Based on the true story behind a landmark legal case, "Aullido" (Howl) displays what can happen when children are bold in the face of injustice and how those in power can stand on their behalf.
Insights
Plot Summary
A group of passengers on a late-night train find themselves trapped when the train stops unexpectedly in the woods. As they try to figure out what's going on, they realize they are not alone and are being hunted by a pack of werewolves. They must band together to survive the terrifying night and fight for their lives against the monstrous creatures.
Critical Reception
Howl received mixed to negative reviews from critics, with some praising its atmosphere and creature effects, while others criticized its predictable plot and weak character development. Audiences generally found it to be a gory and suspenseful, albeit unoriginal, werewolf film.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its atmospheric tension and effective creature design.
Criticized for a derivative plot and underdeveloped characters.
Offers some jump scares and gore, but lacks originality.
Google audience: Google users were divided, with some appreciating the creature effects and suspense, while others found the story to be cliché and the characters unengaging, leading to a lukewarm reception.
Fun Fact
The film was shot entirely on a sound stage to control the environment and lighting, which helped in creating the claustrophobic and tense atmosphere.
AI-generated overview · Verify ratings on official sources