View Full Version : What's Your Best Werewolf Film?
Sculpt
01-09-2014, 12:11 PM
Ignoring what others and 'history' has said...
What werewolf film did you like the most? The one you thought was the best? Why do you think so?
(It doesn't matter if you've seen all the films on the list or not, it's an arbitrary list anyway, so please go ahead and vote.)
Our HDC polls only allow for ten options (would like to see that increased to 20 or 25); so sorry if I missed your best. If the best werewolf film you ever saw is not on the list, what is it, and why did you like it so much?
The list in alphabetical order:
An American Werewolf in London (1981)
Bad Moon (1996)
Company of Wolves (1984)
Dog Soldiers (2002)
Ginger Snaps (2000)
Howling (1981)
Red Riding Hood (2011)
Silver Bullet (1985)
Werewolf of London (1935)
Wolf Man (1941)
hammerfan
01-09-2014, 12:34 PM
Dog Soldiers is my favorite, followed by The Howling.
Straker
01-09-2014, 01:24 PM
Three of my favourite werewolf flicks all came out in the same year; The Howling, An American Werewolf in London and Wolfen. Good year for werewolf fans.
urgeok2
01-09-2014, 01:33 PM
i find it disturbing that Teen Wolf Too isn't represented on that list
urgeok2
01-09-2014, 01:37 PM
Three of my favourite werewolf flicks all came out in the same year; The Howling, An American Werewolf in London and Wolfen. Good year for werewolf fans.
never considered Wolfen a werewolf film … it had more in common with The Manitou really ..
Straker
01-09-2014, 01:50 PM
never considered Wolfen a werewolf film … it had more in common with The Manitou really ..
You're probably right, but its all tied up in the same kind of mythos for me, men turning into wolves is close enough for me. ::cool::
urgeok2
01-09-2014, 02:10 PM
You're probably right, but its all tied up in the same kind of mythos for me, men turning into wolves is close enough for me. ::cool::
I thought the wolves were always wolves. Supernatural wolves ,,,An Indian legend
Straker
01-09-2014, 02:29 PM
I thought the wolves were always wolves. Supernatural wolves ,,,An Indian legend
Not sure, haven't seen it for years, I just remember a lot of talk about shape shifting... along with some incredible cinematography.
Straker
01-09-2014, 03:06 PM
The Curse of the Werewolf is worth a mention too, great flick...
shadyJ
01-09-2014, 03:14 PM
The werewolf movie that blew me away more than any other was The Company of Wolves. Amazing movie. I wish that would get a nice blu ray release. I really liked American Werewolf in London and Dog Soldiers too, as well as the universal werewolf movies. I haven't seen Ginger Snaps or Bad Moon or that one that Jack Nicholson did back in the 90s, forgot what that was called. I think Benicio Del Toro was in one not too long ago to, but it looked weak. I forgot what it was called.
ChronoGrl
01-09-2014, 05:18 PM
For me it's between Dog Soldiers and Ginger a Snaps... Chose the former but only because I think it's aged slightly better... Love both of those, though. Great modern take on the Werewolf.
In terms of The Wolf Man, it's such a classic; I think he's a classic sympathetic villain... I need to rewatch it.
Elvis_Christ
01-09-2014, 05:35 PM
Ginger Snaps for me... closely followed by American Werewolf In London.
Ginger Snaps blew me away when it first was released. It was a breath of fresh air especially since horror at the time was basically riding the coattails of Scream. Entertaining with some deeper subtext it really is a modern classic IMO.
ChronoGrl
01-09-2014, 05:42 PM
I think the sequel is pretty damn good too.
Elvis_Christ
01-09-2014, 05:49 PM
I think the sequel is pretty damn good too.
Yeah it is very good. Not quite as deep as the first film but definitely solid. I've totally forgotten the third film might be time for a re-watch of the trilogy.
Sculpt
01-09-2014, 10:57 PM
Three of my favourite werewolf flicks all came out in the same year; The Howling, An American Werewolf in London and Wolfen. Good year for werewolf fans.
Yep, same here. Those were all big movies at the time. I remember being disappointed when I finally saw Wolfen. It wasn't werewolves, the story and characters weren't compelling to me. But the cinematography was slick. I think it's fame was riding The Howling's coat tails.
I think I may have been a too young when I saw American Werewolf, because I didn't appreciate it's silliness. It wasn't what I wanted. I have a little more appreciation for it now, but it'll never be a favorite of mine.
The Howling on the other hand, it brought a hardcore reality to the genre, which I had never seen before. It hit me like a ton of bricks. I thought it was truly horrifying. It's the scariest werewolf I've ever seen (the wolf that takes the bullet out of his own skull). He was derranged, evil and horrifying. Unfortunately, the story and characters lack depth. It's my favorite, but I don't consider it a great film because of that.
The others:
Dog Soldiers was solid, but it just wasn't anything new to me. I found it pedestrian and the characters a bit clique. I thought Red Riding Hood was very well made; just not overly compelling. The Werewolf 41 is a beautiful moody classic. It's probably my 2nd favorite. Werewolf of London was alright. Silver Bullet never impressed me. Surprisingly to me, I've never seen the others. Ginger Snaps, Company of Wolves and Bad Moon are on my list.
Sculpt
01-09-2014, 11:12 PM
i find it disturbing that Teen Wolf Too isn't represented on that list
Are you serious or kidding? Lot's of people really like it. It didn't come to my mind, and wasn't in any of the lists I looked at. I guess it's not considered Horror (though I was just looking at werewolf films). I'm not a fan of Teen Wolf. It's entertaining enough.
Speaking of... there's also the famous, 'I was a teenaged werewolf'. I personally never thought it was a good film.
Sculpt
01-09-2014, 11:15 PM
The Curse of the Werewolf is worth a mention too, great flick...
I saw it a couple years ago. I thought it was interesting, but a bit slow.
urgeok2
01-10-2014, 12:53 AM
Are you serious or kidding? Lot's of people really like it. It didn't come to my mind, and wasn't in any of the lists I looked at. I guess it's not considered Horror (though I was just looking at werewolf films). I'm not a fan of Teen Wolf. It's entertaining enough.
Speaking of... there's also the famous, 'I was a teenaged werewolf'. I personally never thought it was a good film.
On the rare occasion I can be serious
This wasn't one of them. :)
I thought the wolves were always wolves. Supernatural wolves ,,,An Indian legend
they were
in order for me
Wolf Man (1941)----saw this at the drive-in as a wee newb..so it has nostalgic reasons behind it
An American Werewolf in London (1981)
Dog Soldiers (2002)
Howling (1981)
MichaelMyers
01-10-2014, 08:16 AM
Tough poll. Was up the better part of last night deliberating on my choice. I voted for the original Wolf Man a moment ago. The Howling is a close, close second.
Sculpt
01-10-2014, 10:30 AM
Tough poll. Was up the better part of last night deliberating on my choice. I voted for the original Wolf Man a moment ago. The Howling is a close, close second.
Of the ones I saw on this list, Howling is my #1 and The Wolfman #2. Even seeing The Wolfman multiple times, it's beautifully and so iconic shot, with the fog, forest and moon -- it's been recreated so many times. Lon Channey Jr plays Talbot in a way that evokes a great deal of empathy for him. The story is really strong.
One of the only things that bothers me about the film is there's parts of the film where Talbot's lines and acting appear out-of-sync with what's going on around him (I'm speaking of his human interactions in the house, both pre and post werewolf bite). It's as if there were parts of the script cut that would have explained why he was acting and saying the things he was. That said, it also reasons that I think Talbot's character needed more depth within the story. I think the plot could have supported Talbot's character changing through his experiences much more than was there.
ferretchucker
01-10-2014, 07:39 PM
The werewolf movie that blew me away more than any other was The Company of Wolves. Amazing movie. I wish that would get a nice blu ray release. I really liked American Werewolf in London and Dog Soldiers too, as well as the universal werewolf movies. I haven't seen Ginger Snaps or Bad Moon or that one that Jack Nicholson did back in the 90s, forgot what that was called. I think Benicio Del Toro was in one not too long ago to, but it looked weak. I forgot what it was called.
Dear lord, I remember seeing fractions of that whilst studying The Bloody Chamber. As far as I remember it was rather dire ::big grin:: Shame really, Lansbury's such a babe.
Elvis_Christ
01-10-2014, 07:48 PM
On the rare occasion I can be serious
This wasn't one of them. :)
I love the Teen Wolf movies! Full Moon High is solid too.
Damn Heathen
08-26-2014, 03:15 AM
I like all poll choices, but The Wolfman '10 really scratched my itch. I also dig The Howling IV and The Boy Who Cried Werewolf (both of which sport the best werewolf costumes I've ever seen).
Baron Von Marlon
08-26-2014, 09:38 AM
Why isn't Wolf on the list?
Always liked that movie.
horcrux2007
08-26-2014, 09:50 AM
American Werewolf in London, then The Howling, then Ginger Snaps
The Bloofer Lady
08-26-2014, 11:39 AM
SILVER BULLET
Was one both I and my children enjoyed watching together.
Siemelle
09-01-2014, 09:58 PM
I chose The Howling because it's closest to what I imagine being a werewolf would be like. Painful looking transformations, having people divided on whether they should hide what they are or embrace it and not care who knows about their existence, and just being plain horrifying. It took me awhile to get on board with werewolf films because I've always been more of a vampire girl, but when I started to really appreciate this particular movie monster The Howling stuck out to me as a gritty film (even grittier book, truth be told). Plus, I give the movie props for having one of the best names I've ever heard - Eddie Quist. Say it, it's fun to say.