Werewolf by Night
  • Network: Disney+
  • Series Premiere Date: Oct 7, 2022
Metascore
69

Generally favorable reviews - based on 17 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 17
  3. Negative: 0 out of 17
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Critic Reviews

  1. Empire
    Reviewed by: Helen O'Hara
    Oct 6, 2022
    60
    Not quite as toothsome as one might hope, but no howler either, this is a thin, fun Marvel outing that hints at bigger monster business to come.
  2. The Playlist
    Reviewed by: Rodrigo Perez
    Oct 6, 2022
    58
    Ultimately, “Werewolf By Night” is entertaining at best, forgettable and disposable at worst, and a quick and easy way to introduce the title character, Elsa Bloodstone and Man-Thing, into the MCU.
  3. Movie Nation
    Reviewed by: Roger Moore
    Oct 5, 2022
    50
    As homages go, this may have the (digital) monochromatic look of the various Frankenstein, Wolf Man or King Kong movies of the ’30s and ’40s. But even the most generous reading of what little is here has to conclude it’s pretty inconsequential stuff. Hardcore fans probably won’t mind that.
  5. Radio Times
    Reviewed by: David Craig
    Oct 6, 2022
    40
    While watchable enough and enjoyable in parts, this brief one-shot story isn't the surefire hit it deserved to be, with a quickly worn out gimmick covering for a plot entirely lacking in substance.
  6. The Telegraph
    Reviewed by: Robbie Collin
    Oct 6, 2022
    40
    Mostly monochromatic, Universal Monsters-spoofing, hour-long “special presentation”, which splits the difference between a feature and a half-hour TV episode, and manages to feel both draggy and slight in the process.

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User Score
7.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 66 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 49 out of 66
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 66
  3. Negative: 8 out of 66
  1. MegaCriticBob
    Oct 9, 2022
    6
    This one off special created a brilliantly atmospheric spoof using tropes from classic horror and fantasy movies of the past. The acting wasThis one off special created a brilliantly atmospheric spoof using tropes from classic horror and fantasy movies of the past. The acting was top quality and the direction achieved humour and tension at the same time, quite a feat. The issue with the show is the power levels of the characters - bowing to the woke agenda of Disney the show has the main female character deadlier than its scary monster lead character - seemingly the writers were unaware of how this took away from the impact of the entire show. Or they were forced into by pressure from above. This really took the score down by at least 3 points for me.… Full Review »
  2. manningn15
    Oct 9, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click full review link to view. Werewolf by Night was just perfection for me; my favorite TV movie I've seen and one of my favorite movies ever. The cinematography was gorgeous; I loved the decision to do it in black-and-white it helped play into the classic horror movie feel and also liked the shift to color at the end. The visual and practical special effects for Man-Thing, the visual effects when Man-Thing kills people, and the special effects makeup on Gael García Berna in Russell's werewolf form were extraordinary. The writing was outstanding; the story was great, loved the blend of humor and horror, and loved the take on making the movie feel like a classic horror film but modernizing it. The performances from Gael García Bernal, Laura Donnelly, and Harriet Sansom Harris were superb. The fight choreography was awesome. The sets were well designed and cool. The music was great. Werewolf by Night was an A+ movie and a big step for the MCU in being more unique and risky in their releases.… Full Review »
  3. ryanevo1995
    Oct 7, 2022
    9
    Incredibly interesting left turn for Marvel which was shot and scored beautifully. Visually entertaining addition to the MCU.
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