Werewolves Within

Name: Werewolves Within
Genre: Horror, Comedy
Released: June 25, 2021
Duration: 97 min
Rating: 66
Cast: Catherine Curtin, Cheyenne Jackson, George Basil, Glenn Fleshler, Harvey Guillen

2021

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Movie Details & Credits

IFC Films | Release Date: June 25, 2021 | R

Starring: Catherine Curtin, Cheyenne Jackson, George Basil, Glenn Fleshler, Harvey Guillen, Michael Chernus, Michaela Watkins, Milana Vayntrub, Rebecca Henderson, Sam Richardson, Sarah Burns, Wayne Duvall

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Digital/VOD release July 2, 2021.

Summary: After a proposed pipeline creates divisions within the small town of Beaverfield, and a snowstorm traps its residents together inside the local inn, newly arrived forest ranger Finn (Sam Richardson) and postal worker Cecily (Milana Vayntrub) must try to keep the peace and uncover the truth behind a mysterious creature that has begunAfter a proposed pipeline creates divisions within the small town of Beaverfield, and a snowstorm traps its residents together inside the local inn, newly arrived forest ranger Finn (Sam Richardson) and postal worker Cecily (Milana Vayntrub) must try to keep the peace and uncover the truth behind a mysterious creature that has begun terrorizing the community.… Expand

Director: Josh Ruben

Genre(s): Horror, Comedy

Rating: R

Runtime: 97 min

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Richard Whittaker

Jun 24, 2021

A new comedy classic whodunnit in the honored tradition of Clue, Werewolves Within finds the laughs in the jump scare, and brings back the uproarious joy of the "it's behind you!" creeping fright. Read full review

Polygon Roxana Hadadi

Jun 25, 2021

Richardson’s task is to play off everyone else’s broadness, and his ease in doing so smooths over the rougher patches of Werewolves Within. Read full review

RogerEbert.com Nick Allen

Jun 25, 2021

Here, [Ruben] lets loose with many of the goofy, creepy impulses that make him such a welcome voice in crowd-pleasing horror, creating a giddy spirit with his long roster of future household names. Read full review

Matt Fowler

Jun 17, 2021

Werewolves Within easily separates itself from the pack by delivering a quirky monster mystery filled with gentle laughs and massive maulings. Not every joke lands, and not every character fits, but overall it's an entertaining alternative to the season's more ghoulish and grim offerings. Read full review

IndieWire David Ehrlich

Jun 17, 2021

What this quaint little “Hot Fuzz” homage lacks in scale, it nearly makes up for with a stacked cast of delightful comic actors who all deliver the goods. Read full review

Chuck Bowen

Jun 24, 2021

The film becomes unexpectedly, effectively violent just when you’ve written it off as a glorified SNL sketch. Read full review

Tim Grierson

Jun 18, 2021

The fitfully amusing Werewolves Within tries to wring some laughs from that satiric premise, but this horror-comedy isn’t inspired enough in either its commentary or its collection of colourful characters to have much bite. Read full review

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umaumai

Jul 27, 2021

I could not believe that a movie based on an Ubisoft VR game was getting such great reviews. Then I saw that it had Sam Richardson and I had a good guess as to why. Sam is one of those performers that I could watch in anything and he delivered an amazing performance here amongst otherI could not believe that a movie based on an Ubisoft VR game was getting such great reviews. Then I saw that it had Sam Richardson and I had a good guess as to why. Sam is one of those performers that I could watch in anything and he delivered an amazing performance here amongst other engrossing comedic actors. The chemistry between Sam and the on screen love interest, Milana Vayntrub, was palpable. I know they adapted the story for the movie and they made so many great choices. The setting of a small town in the dead of winter really set the mood. For a horror movie that is rated R there wasn’t a lot of gore. I think it’s more because of the language that this movie earned an R rating, but there is a lot of violence. There are things about the style of editing that are a little over used in this genre of movie, but the quick cuts weren’t too many for me to be taken out of the action and didn’t mess with the pacing either. The mystery they set up is pretty good as well. I’m not kidding when I say I could have started the movie over and watched it again I had that much fun with it. I’d recommend this for anyone looking to spend some time enjoying an evening in.… Expand

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VicFerrari

Jul 11, 2021

Consistently amusing and engaging comedy which maintains the tension of its genre elements (horror, whodunnit). Great cast none of whom look like models but are appealing regardless (fancy that?). One of the best werewolf moves since the heyday of the 80s and by way of focusing on theConsistently amusing and engaging comedy which maintains the tension of its genre elements (horror, whodunnit). Great cast none of whom look like models but are appealing regardless (fancy that?). One of the best werewolf moves since the heyday of the 80s and by way of focusing on the characters instead of the situation, perhaps the best film made from a videogame.… Expand

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JLau

May 22, 2022

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. In a small town, there seems to be some sort of creature (obviously a werewolf) going around attacking the townsfolk and it takes far too long for everyone, including the overly-polite new forest ranger to suspect the new postal worker.… Expand

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JLuis_001

Jul 11, 2021

It's humorous, but it's also supposed to be horror, yet it never takes advantage of both genres and stakes.

Its own execution provokes it, and that thing, despite the charisma, took away many points from the whole story. Especially the incredibly weak conclusion. It didn't displease me,It's humorous, but it's also supposed to be horror, yet it never takes advantage of both genres and stakes.

Its own execution provokes it, and that thing, despite the charisma, took away many points from the whole story.
Especially the incredibly weak conclusion.

It didn't displease me, but it was underwhelming to say the least.

I would recommend it for a weekend. You can forget about it after that.… Expand

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TVJerry

Jun 29, 2021

A new forest ranger (Sam Richardson) comes to a small mountain town about the same time the titular creature cranks up a killing spree. In the early scenes, the local mail carrier (Milana Vayntrub) takes him around to meet the town’s quirky citizens. Sadly, most of them aren’t thatA new forest ranger (Sam Richardson) comes to a small mountain town about the same time the titular creature cranks up a killing spree. In the early scenes, the local mail carrier (Milana Vayntrub) takes him around to meet the town’s quirky citizens. Sadly, most of them aren’t that quirky…just trying too hard. This develops into a classic whodunit with everyone a suspect. The combo of comedy/thriller never materializes on either level. Although there’s plenty of comic energy, it doesn’t translate into a lot of genuine funny. Even when the creature does attack, it’s not remotely scary. While making a robust effort, this film doesn’t deliver on its eccentric promise.… Expand

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MattBrady99

Apr 14, 2022

I liked some of the goofy humor and how all the characters are complete idiots. Although, not so much on the social commentary that this movie tries to put in for some reason.

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Desim0924

Jan 30, 2022

Everyone just fights. You find out who the werewolf is and then the movies over. Waste of time!!!!

1 of 1 users found this helpful10

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