
Wolfen
Beneath the concrete canyons of New York City, a chilling investigation unfolds, revealing a primal terror lurking in the shadows. This isn’t a simple murder mystery; it’s a descent into an ancient, biological horror as a detective and an anthropologist uncover evidence suggesting the existence of a hidden wolfen society, evolving alongside humanity yet violently rejecting its encroachment. The film masterfully blends gritty police procedural elements with unsettling body horror and a palpable sense of urban dread, foregoing typical werewolf tropes for a more grounded, almost scientific, exploration of predatory behavior and societal alienation. It evokes a uniquely claustrophobic atmosphere, contrasting the cold, metallic modernity of the city with the raw, instinctual power of a creature adapting to a rapidly changing world, ultimately questioning the boundaries between civilization and savagery.
Rolprentbesonderhede
- Regisseur
- Michael Wadleigh
- Vrystellingsdatum
- 1981-07-24
- Looptyd
- 115 min
- Gradering
- 5.9 / 10 (259)
Rolverdeling
- Albert Finney
- Diane Venora
- Edward James Olmos
- Gregory Hines
- Tom Noonan













