Monsterwolf

I do have an in general intense dislike for Syfy's movies, so I was expecting Monsterwolf, judging from its somewhat cash-in title, to be of poor quality. Actually, Monsterwolf was better than I expected. The film does have some good photography and scenery, had an interesting idea and the film does start off very well. However, as an overall film it is not very good. I did like the idea very much, but the story here is executed in a ridiculous and predictable manner, complete with some inane ideas such as how the guns were handled and the whole back-story involving Maria. The film for Syfy doesn't look too bad photography wise, but while the effects are not as shoddy as you would expect they are largely inconsistent with the design of the wolf throughout being rather hit-and-miss. On top of that, the script is often generic, the characters are cardboard cut-outs and the actors overall don't connect to their characters. The direction is derivative too, and while not as meandering or as boring as other Syfy projects, the pace particularly in the middle can be dull. All in all, better than I thought but in all honesty it isn't a good movie. 3/10 Bethany Cox

I just finished watching this on the Sci Fr Channel. Needless to say, I have insomnia. The channel has made and broadcast several awful films over the years. However, some of them are so awful, they're fun. This one is about some kind of native American werewolf who is awakened when an oil drilling company tries to buy land from a tribe in southern Louisiana, then breaks its word and drills without their consent. This one turned out to be above average for that network. The special effects are surprisingly good and the actors are competent. Also the script is slightly more logical than usual for these people. I also got a little bit of local flavor, with the scenery and music being good enough. I'm not saying it's a good film. I'm certainly not recommending it. But it was a few notches better than most of their work.

(2010) Monster Wolf HORROR

Produced by the Syfy channel At the opening, has a bunch of oil drilling workers savagely killed behind a metal fence by a prehistoric wolf, opened as a result of a discovered portal and were instructed by phone to blow it up by the head, Stark (Robert Picardo) of Holter ex oil inc.. A defense layer, Maria Bennett (Leonor Varela) then comes back after three years to small town Crowley, Louisiana. And she revisits her dad (Marc Macaulay) who is the sergeant deputy sheriff, and her ex-boyfriend, Yale (Jason London) and former friend, Chase (Griff Furst). As viewers find out that it is not just any wolf, for it has the ability to leap very high as well as appear and disappear whenever it wants, as well as mull anyone through a jell cell. Eventually seeking explanations and knowledge how to kill the wolf from tribal Indian chief, Turner (Steve Reevis) since bullets does not do it.

A few things, it is supposed to be a horror film, and there isn't a single thing that is scary about it. I can give credit to the unique style and revelations, but the fake looking and obvious CGI gears more toward a TV movie than as a theatrical one.

What a stellar performance by Griff First. I really can't believe he wasn't nominated for best supporting at the Oscars. Well I have all the confidence in him to keep on plugging away at these all important roles that have such depth and character. This character wasn't much of a stretch for him though. I mean a mullet wearing dude who likes to get high is right up his alley. As a true Trump supporter and Louisiana resident redneck this wasn't much of a stretch for him either. There's no doubt that he will go far in the Hollywood industry. A real chip off the old block. I see a best actor award soon.

For a TV movie, then "Monsterwolf" wasn't too bad. Well, let me rephrase that, it could have been worse.

The story told in "Monsterwolf" is sort of interesting; a spirit wolf is summoned to seek revenge for a wrong-doing against native Indian people. And the wolf is indestructible. Now, I am not overly familiar with Indian lore and legends, so I have no idea whether to be skeptic or embrace this idea. But as for a movie plot, it worked well enough.

"Monsterwolf" wasn't too shabby on the effects and CGI. Sure there were moments where the wolf looked kinda weird, but in general it worked well enough.

The cast in "Monsterwolf" was also good enough, for this particular type of movie. The movie was carried on the shoulders of Jason London (playing Yale) and Marc Macaulay (playing sheriff Bennett). There were other good actors/actresses on the list as well, but London and Macaulay were the ones most memorable.

"Monsterwolf" isn't particularly scary despite it being listed as a horror movie. I will go as far as saying it is not even a thriller. But still, the movie did keep me entertained for the entire feature length. However, it is not the type of movie that I will be making a second time back to.