Werewolves (2024) [Blu-ray review]
Werewolves took three viewings for me to get what was going on. Not because it was hard to understand, but because I kept trying to write it off. Mainly because while it is a B-movie style action flick, it’s just there are so many of them anymore. It feels like a glut that makes it hard for anything to break through into my brain. Honestly, these are the kinds of movies that I would have Daniel and Rene try to cover instead of me. I’m the arthouse and classic form nerd. What would I have enjoyed about Werewolves and its recent Universal Blu-ray?
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Why haven’t I seen Werewolves before now?
Released theatrically in October 2024, Werewolves found modest box-office success, overshadowed somewhat by bigger tentpoles. Critics, however, applauded its sincerity: the film leans on old-fashioned tension, slow-burn reveals, and gory set-pieces, all anchored by strong ensemble performances. Over time, word of mouth painted it as a return to “monster horror” with a dash of arthouse mood. Now, with this Blu-ray, fans can re-experience the film’s moody visuals and layered narrative in a definitive format.
Let’s do a quick run down of the movie
Werewolves is based off the premise that a Supermoon event a year before the film begins has caused a Werewolf outbreak. Now, the supermoon looms near and the world’s scientists have created a moonscreen to protect humanity from turning into killer werewolves. Quicker than you can say chemical collapse, people are hiding in their homes out of fear of a Werewolf Purge style event.
It’s a cool premise, but stretched to 94 minutes it runs super thin. Honestly, it feels like it could have worked better has a higher budgeted Twilight Zone episode. But, that show died a quick streaming death and now we’re back to where we are now.
Final thoughts on the Werewolves Blu-ray
For fans craving a werewolf film that’s more about building dread than delivering bombastic set pieces, Werewolves is a satisfying blend of the classic approach and modern stylings. The communal unraveling in a remote mountain town, the moral tension swirling among a half-dozen possible suspects, and the savage bursts of monstrous violence: all these elements unify into a cohesive, moody work that respects the tradition laid down by Universal’s earlier Wolf Man iterations.
Now, with the Universal Blu-ray release, viewers can experience every creeping footstep and every lupine snarl with clarity. The crisp 1080p visuals capture that mountainous gloom, the 5.1 mix envelops the viewer in howls and forest winds, and the extras delve into the film’s production background. While it may not re-invent the subgenre, it stands as a strong example of how to re-infuse lycanthropy with sincerity, tension, and robust artistry.
The sole bonus feature is deleted scenes. Do with that what you will.
