The Witcher: Nightmare of the Wolf

Name: The Witcher: Nightmare of the Wolf
Genre: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Drama, Mystery
Released: August 23, 2021
Duration: 81 min
Rating: 67
Cast: Kim Bodnia

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Netflix | Release Date (Streaming): August 23, 2021 | TV-MA

Starring: Kim Bodnia

Summary: The world of The Witcher expands in this anime origin story: Before Geralt, there was his mentor Vesemir — a swashbuckling young witcher who escaped a life of poverty to slay monsters for coin. But when a strange new monster begins terrorizing a politically fraught kingdom, Vesemir finds himself on a frightening adventure that forces him toThe world of The Witcher expands in this anime origin story: Before Geralt, there was his mentor Vesemir — a swashbuckling young witcher who escaped a life of poverty to slay monsters for coin. But when a strange new monster begins terrorizing a politically fraught kingdom, Vesemir finds himself on a frightening adventure that forces him to confront the demons of his past.… Expand

Director: Kwang Il Han

Genre(s): Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Drama, Mystery, Fantasy, Animation

Rating: TV-MA

Runtime: 81 min

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Bradley Russell

Aug 19, 2021

The Witcher: Nightmare of the Wolf is better than Netflix’s live-action series. While it’s by no means perfect, it hints at a smart evolution of a franchise that’s learned the right lessons from Geralt’s debut. It’s scarier, slightly more focused, and feels like a living, breathing world – monsters and all. Read full review

Angie Han

Aug 22, 2021

While the film is unlikely to hold much appeal for Netflix subscribers who never cared about The Witcher to begin with, it’s a worthy side quest for anyone with a passing interest in seeing more of the Continent. Read full review

Sam Barsanti

Aug 16, 2021

It’s fun to see this world, with all of its inhuman monsters and monstrous humans, from a different point of view, even if it isn’t quite as refreshing or engaging as Geralt’s. Read full review

The Playlist Asher Luberto

Sep 4, 2021

Some of the drama is a bit wooden, but it’s an animated movie that brings real issues into a surreal world. Plus, it’s mainly an adventure. Read full review

Samantha Nelson

Aug 18, 2021

The Witcher: Nightmare of the Wolf isn’t a bad film, but it fundamentally lacks an identity of its own. Read full review

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lottalava

Sep 21, 2021

I watched this animation twice and its very well made the story and the art are amazing, very enjoying show, I really hope Netflix do more animations about Vesemir or a sequel.

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orlyworly

Aug 28, 2021

That was amazing!!!!! I kinda get the haters hating on it due to original lore problems. Haters gonna gate tho. But holy crap that was a good movie.

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Hekke

Aug 23, 2021

Great way to know why there are so few witchers left. Few things not perfectly accurate with the books but in summary i rly enjoy it

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SouzaBreno

Sep 8, 2023

Totally surprised. Impeccable animation quality, it's amazing how the Japanese traits give such a sophisticated aesthetic to the productions. The story has significant changes, but what was told told well. As much as events occur quickly, the script is well written. The text is very seriousTotally surprised. Impeccable animation quality, it's amazing how the Japanese traits give such a sophisticated aesthetic to the productions. The story has significant changes, but what was told told well. As much as events occur quickly, the script is well written. The text is very serious and brutal from start to finish, but it also has its moments of humor, which by the way are well placed. The characters are interesting and their motivations understandable within that universe. Highlight for Vesemir, the key turn of his mentality is very well crafted and he has enormous charisma. I really like this difference in personality between him and Geralt in "youth". The brutality and gore of the animation, in addition to being necessary, perfectly matches the essence of the work, making it even more reliable. The fights are spectacular and dynamic and the carnage is visceral. It is a canonical production with references and Easter eggs that complement the series and make the new viewer even more curious and enchanted by this rich universe.… Expand

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callmeabotgirl

Aug 23, 2021

good anime. but nothing related to Witcher Universe unfortunately(
looks more as another season for Castlevania)
for those who read books and played games it will be really dissapointing.

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Dopamineater01

Aug 25, 2021

this was extremely disappointing to watch maybe because i held such high expectations for it.
it's unbelievable how lore-unfriendly the whole portrayal of the world is, it added nothing of value to the witcher world, this movie felt more like a castlevania ripoff than an authentic take onthis was extremely disappointing to watch maybe because i held such high expectations for it.
it's unbelievable how lore-unfriendly the whole portrayal of the world is, it added nothing of value to the witcher world, this movie felt more like a castlevania ripoff than an authentic take on the witcher lore. Lauren schmidt hissrich you could've just told us it was fanfiction from the beginning lol, black kaedweni aristocrats and gay witchers? give me a break please. i don't take this show seriously as an extension to the witcher, i was just watching for the flashy fight scenes and animation really.

the storytelling was shallowly rushed, maybe 90 mins weren't enough for the events to unfold in a proper pacing or maybe it's just terrible writing.

as for the characters, they were underwhelming at best. no interaction was that memorable. it felt like the script writers were so self-conscious about their work that some dialogues were too perfectly eloquent to be real. to say it in short, no character felt relatable even papa vesemir and this is coming from a die hard witcher fan. i wasn't attached to anyone and really didn't care about their fates, i was just waiting for the story to end. not to mention the irrational arguments and actions that were made by that sorceress, probably the worst character in the show.

and to finish the last bit of the rant on the thing that bothered me the most, and that is the voice acting. the voice acting my dear sirs and madams was pure trash. like seriously what's the point of a human recording his/her voice to represent a fictional character other than displaying emotions or to react in a proper human way to a certain event to bring the character to life? my man vesemir and the others were just reading the script for us. deglan's voice-actor was better than all but the same goes for him.

now besides these things i enjoyed the animation and the last fight scene, the final 25 minutes were entertaining and included some interesting moments, but they couldn't compensate the total mess that took place before.

the concept had potential to be better but the execution was bad. extremely bad to me personally at least.

oh and the honey cake looked delicious.… Expand

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MichaelTownley

Nov 12, 2021

Did authors ever red the Witcher book? There is more political agenda in this movie than actual correct wither lore.

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