Werewolf Cabal

Very surprised at the negative comments on this one, yes it's not a major Hollywood production with millions in the bank to spend however for a low budget film I was thoroughly entertained.

Sometimes you just need to enjoy a low budget film for what it is and being a big film fan I appreciate this and take it into consideration.

I do agree the acting could be more fluid however off the back of the past 3 years it's great to see fresh material and I'm sure the guys and girls involved in the making of this film we're glad to be back doing what they love.

If you appreciate a good and entertaining low budget horror comedy then give it a go.

Genuinely don't understand the positive reviews on this. It was a movie that really didn't know what tone it was trying to set, acted out by the most cardboard actors they could find, with a script written with no concept of actual human interaction.

It was kind of fun watching for obvious continuity errors and trying to guess character motivation, but the script, vfx, acting, etc. Fell well short of delivering a cohesive plot. I can understand the low budget of the film and excuse the poor visual effects on that note, but there are so many movies on similar budgets that stretch the budget so much further with better script writing and acting.

I'm mostly just confused because it's not funny enough to qualify as a "horror-comedy," nor is it serious enough to qualify as a true "slasher." I'd generally recommend avoiding this movie unless you're planning on laughing at something silly.

It's refreshing to see an indie flick where it's obvious that they're trying hard to make it all work on a shoestring budget.

It's also quite a pallette clenser to see a movie with no CGI or green screen.

Some comedy, some horror and a generally a bit of everything.

It has an element of nostalgia to old Hammer Horror movies with a pinch of dark humour thrown in for good measure.

With a bigger budget I can see future movies increasing in visual quality and allowing the director move of a chance to really do what they want.

Not everything works in this movie but it rarely ever does. Good effort though.

Good stuff.

On the trail of a serial killer, a pair of cops reach out to an informant for information on the case which lets them in on a tale he knows about a writer returning to his hometown to claim his mother's inheritance and coming across a monstrous curse haunting the village which puts them in grave danger.

Overall, this was a pretty solid and enjoyable if slightly flawed effort. One of the better features here is the setup about the writer returning here and getting in touch with the locals in the community. From the quirky real estate agent that sets him on his way to the relationship featured here between him and the former maid who lives at the house, this comes together to set in motion the features of the main crop of villagers. That this also leads to the discovery of what's going on as the events begin to unfold and their occult practices come to the forefront serves this even better allowing for a great main storyline. That gives the film a highly enjoyable setup to provide a base for some genuinely fun cheesy creature action. The beast itself doesn't get any screentime until an hour in but it comes in grand style with a fun throwback transformation sequence featuring the kind of cheesy practical effects that are required here offering a fantastic sequence. The resulting rampage and action of it running loose in the countryside area provides some fun times while featuring some fine gore as well which makes this frenetic and rather exciting section have some life as it also ties the black magic rites being brought into play as the motivation and backstory for the creature. All told, these factors provide a lot to like here. This one does have some minor issues with it. The main problem here is that the tempo of the film is quite flat and underwhelming which plods along at a disheartening rhythm. The stoic mannerisms and exceptionally talkative setup make this come across as immensely lethargic and plodding rather than anything else making it feel longer than it should. There are also the rather clumsy attempts at comedy that further derail the film, from the cops at the beginning who clown around to the degree they don't appear as genuine police to the silly werewolf make-up and the goofy encounters to stop it which are out-of-place, leaving this with its big drawbacks.

Rated Unrated/R: Graphic Violence and Graphic Language.

I found the premise of this film interesting - a parish keeping a werewolf locked in their church. The transformation scenes were well done and there were some decent moments of gore. It was nice to see Vernon Wells on screen.

As to be expected from a Chris Sanders film, the cinematography and the sound design were tight. There is a lot of audial and visual touches that give the film atmosphere.

Chris and his entire team show a lot of promise and have much to be proud of. I'm looking forward to seeing what they have to bring in the future.

Sure, the film has its flaws, but as this was made on a budget, and everyone put their best into the project, so any perceived shortcomings deserve a pass.

So, enjoy some dry and quirky British humour along with some simple, yet effective werewolf effects and some fun scenes of viscera and gore.

Thank you for all the entertainment you've given us, Chris Sanders!!