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Werewolf by Night
2022 55 min United States of America PG-13 16+
★7.3
Action, Fantasy, Horror
Director: Michael Giacchino
💬 Based on the comic
«Werewolf by Night»
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Description
On a dark and somber night, a secret cabal of monster hunters emerge from the shadows and gather at the foreboding Bloodstone Temple following the death of their leader. In a strange and macabre memorial to the leader’s life, the attendees are thrust into a mysterious and deadly competition for a powerful relic—a hunt that will ultimately bring them face to face with a dangerous monster.
Starring
Gael García Bernal
Actor
Laura Donnelly
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Harriet Sansom Harris
Actor
Awards
Saturn Awards 2024
— Best Guest Star in a TV Series
Key opinion
Werewolf by Night is widely regarded as a refreshing, stylistically bold experiment that successfully breaks from the traditional MCU formula. While its simple, linear plot and brevity draw some criticism, its atmospheric direction and commitment to classic horror aesthetics are praised as a highlight of the franchise's recent output.
| Direction | Michael Giacchino's score and direction are widely praised for creating a cohesive, immersive experience. | |
| Cinematography | The black-and-white cinematography effectively evokes a nostalgic, 1930s-40s horror aesthetic that sets the special apart from other MCU projects. | |
| Acting | Gael García Bernal and Laura Donnelly deliver standout performances that provide strong emotional anchors for their respective characters. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay is viewed as a point of contention: fans appreciate its efficiency and lack of narrative bloat, while critics find the story clichéd and underdeveloped. | |
| Emotion | The horror elements are debated; some appreciate the stylistic 'monster movie' tribute, while others argue it fails to generate any genuine scares or suspense. |