Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Graphic
- brutal
- matter of fact
- darkly funny
- late night horror
- cult movie night
What critics said
Critics were divided, with some praising the film's werewolf violence, emotional father son drama, and unusual protagonist while others found it underpowered and less energetic than its cult-horror inspirations.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Ambrose McKinley is blind, making his investigation of the attacks depend on sound, memory, and tactical adaptation.
Ambrose's conflict with his son Will is a major emotional thread alongside the werewolf attacks.
The attacks unfold among residents of a retirement community, turning familiar domestic surroundings into hunting grounds.
The premise and critical descriptions emphasize a brash, grounded treatment of werewolf violence rather than elaborate fantasy spectacle.
Films like Late Phases, and why
Ginger Snaps
shared werewolf horror, dark humor, aging protagonist, and emotional father son themes
Bubba Ho-Tep
shared cult horror tone, elderly protagonist, genre violence, and black comedy
Dog Soldiers
shared intimate creature horror, vulnerable protagonist, and escalating neighborhood dread
The Wolfman
shared werewolf mythology, practical creature violence, and tragic human drama
Movie Details
- Director
- Adrián García Bogliano
- Release Date
- 2014-11-21
- Runtime
- 95 min
- Rating
- 6.0 / 10 (275)
Cast
- Nick Damici
- Ethan Embry
- Lance Guest
- Erin Cummings
- Rutanya Alda
- Tom Noonan
- Tina Louise
- Caitlin O'Heaney
- Karen Lynn Gorney
- Al Sapienza
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Amazon Prime Video, Philo, Screambox Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Late Phases about?
- A blind Vietnam veteran turns hunter when a retirement community's deadly dog attacks reveal a werewolf threat.
- What is Late Phases like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Late Phases as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Late Phases violent?
- Yes. Ember rates the violence in Late Phases as graphic.
- What did critics think of Late Phases?
- Critics were divided, with some praising the film's werewolf violence, emotional father son drama, and unusual protagonist while others found it underpowered and less energetic than its cult-horror inspirations.
- Which films are like Late Phases?
- Films with a similar feel include Ginger Snaps, Bubba Ho-Tep, Dog Soldiers, and The Wolfman.
- How long is Late Phases?
- Late Phases runs 95 minutes.
- Where can I watch Late Phases?
- In United States, Late Phases streams on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, Screambox Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
