2.5

The Wolfman

Horror Thriller


 

Upon his return to his ancestral homeland, an American man is bitten, and cursed by a werewolf.

This version of the classic tale plays more like a slasher flick than a genuine horror film. Visually stylish, it does exceptionally well to create a gloomy and gothic 19th century period setting in splendid detail. The unfortunate thing is that the superb production values don't compensate for an unevenly paced story that is both turgid and slow. Brief moments of respite that see the 'Wolfman' transform and rip people to shreds are too few and far between, and given the subject matter, there is a surprising lack of suspense. Definitely a case of all howl, no bite.

Andrew O'Dea

Wide Release 11th February 2010
103 mins




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