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***Ranks with the best werewolf movies*** "Big Bad Wolf" (2006) begins with a group of college teens going out to a desolate cabin to party. The bulk of the group is unlikable frat trash and the film goes over-the-top with the gore, nu...
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Big Bad Wolf
2006
Movie
95 min
English
In Cameron, a group of hunters is attacked by a wild animal, and Charlie Cowley survives, but sees his brother Scott dying. Seven years later, his teenage nephew Derek Cowley steals the key of his stepfather's cabin in the isolated Fire Road 13, and travels with four classmates and his friend Sam to spend the weekend having a party with booze and sex. However, they are attacked by a Beast that kills his friends in a sadistic way. Sam and Derek survive, and they suspect that his stepfather, Mitchell Toblat, is a werewolf. When Charlie meets Derek and Sam, they decide to collect evidence to prove that Mitchell is the Beast and kill him, but Mitchell discovers their plot and chases the trio.
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IMDb3.6/10
Director: Charles Band•Genres: Horror, Comedy
Plot Summary
A group of college students on a camping trip are stalked by a mythical beast with a taste for human flesh. As they fight for survival, they uncover a dark secret connecting the creature to their own families.
Critical Reception
Big Bad Wolf received generally negative reviews from critics, with many criticizing its predictable plot, uninspired characters, and low-budget special effects. Audience reception was also lukewarm, with some viewers enjoying its campy horror elements while others found it to be a forgettable entry in the genre.
What Reviewers Say
Often cited for its reliance on tired horror tropes.
Criticized for its unconvincing creature effects and a disjointed narrative.
Some viewers found humor in its B-movie aesthetic.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but those available suggest a mixed reception, with some appreciating its B-movie charm and others finding it lacking in originality and execution.
Fun Fact
The film was shot in Romania, with director Charles Band aiming to capture a classic creature feature feel on a limited budget.
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