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Werewolves

Werewolves

  • VERY UNDERWHELMING...

If you’ve ever wondered what The Purge would look like with a sprinkling of fur and fangs, Werewolves is here to scratch that itch. Once a year, a supermoon sends random people into a full-blown werewolf transformation frenzy. But don’t get too excited; this is less Underworld and more… Underwhelming.

Frank Grillo reprises his go-to role: the grizzled, rugged man who’s too tired for this nonsense but still manages to navigate a city full of chaos. He’s basically playing his Purge character with a side of silver bullets. Unfortunately, Grillo’s solid performance only serves as a beacon in a sea of cringe-worthy dialogue and subpar acting from the rest of the cast. (Seriously, Frank, maybe take a breather and focus on your Rick Flag cosplay.)

The movie’s concept isn’t entirely without merit. The idea of a supermoon that turns people into werewolves unless they avoid direct moonlight creates some genuinely tense moments. Watching characters scramble to cover their skin while darting through moonlit streets had potential, but it’s squandered by cheesy one-liners and writing that feels like it was penned during a caffeine crash.

On the bright side, the film does return to practical effects for the werewolf transformations, channeling a Dog Soldiers-esque vibe. The results? Not half bad. But the werewolf designs themselves? Yawn. They’re generic to the point where you’d struggle to tell one from the next in a lineup. The standout creatures are the kid werewolves—creepy, unsettling, and giving you that “should I turn the lights on?” feeling. Too bad the rest look like they were borrowed from a costume store’s discount bin.

The scares rely heavily on gore, which could’ve worked if the rest of the movie didn’t trip over itself. The transformations are decent, but the cheap jump scares fall flat. VFX work is a mixed bag: some shots are surprisingly solid, while others scream “last-minute budget cuts.”

And then there’s the ending. Anti-climactic doesn’t even cover it. It’s like someone hit the snooze button on the plot and forgot to wake up. Couple that with misleading marketing that promises a blockbuster but delivers a mid-tier direct-to-streaming experience, and you’ve got yourself a recipe for disappointment.

Ultimately, Werewolves is the kind of movie you put on during a lazy night with friends for a laugh (or a drinking game—take a shot every time someone groans at the dialogue). If you’re a fan of Razzie-worthy films, this one’s a treat. But for anyone looking for a solid werewolf story, hang tight. Better options are surely on the horizon.

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