Coyotes

Justin Long has been in some questionable movies, so maybe this should have been an indicator as to how this movie would go....

The writing is diabolical. Diabolical! I don't want to give any spoilers, but you will laugh at some of the coyote situations.

The family scenes are so cringeworthy and embarrassing that it feels more like a cheesy tv series (like Z-Nation, which actually gets away with it) than a movie co-starring Kate Bosworth. This movie does not reflect well on her either by the way.

The plot is questionable from the outset, and implausible throughout.

This is not one of those it's so bad it's good movies. It's just plain painful.

Hollywood's at it again, churning out films where men/husbands are portrayed as incompetent geeks or worse, while women/wives are these perfect, brave heroes who always do the right thing. It's lazy writing-packed with repetitive, illogical choices that scream corny. The drama tries way too hard-like, painfully forced moments that don't hit. AI coyote visuals? Surprisingly decent, almost future-proof. Acting's okay, comedy's hit-or-miss with a few chuckles early on, but it fizzles. Effects look like they cost something, with solid fire scenes, but the whole thing feels lackluster. Script's the weak link-old-school horror vibe at times, but mostly just meh.

Update: there was an excellent jump scare that I recall, and there was actually some good horror style effects so I bumped the score up.

I watched Coyotes (2025) in theaters last night. The storyline follows a storm that hits Hollywood, leaving a wealthy family in the Hollywood Hills trapped in their home during a sudden coyote outbreak. With limited resources, no power, and little chance of outside help, the family must fight to survive. But why are the coyotes specifically targeting the Hollywood Hills?

The film is directed by Colin Minihan (Grave Encounters) and stars Justin Long (Jeepers Creepers), Kate Bosworth (Superman Returns), Brittany Allen (The Boys), and Katherine McNamara (Arrow).

This is a "when animals attack" dark comedy with a mix of horror and humor. While it has a few entertaining moments, it's not a must-see or a film to approach with high expectations. There are stronger entries in this subgenre-Lake Placid, Piranha, and Arachnophobia, to name a few. The storyline and setting feel generic, and although the cast is solid, the comedic elements often feel forced.

On the positive side, the horror elements are worthwhile. The CGI coyotes look surprisingly good, and the bite scenes feature intense and effective gore. The corpses are impressively crafted, with standout makeup work. A memorable grill scene and a creative shark cage sequence add some flair. Still, despite these moments, the movie never rises above average and won't stand out either as a notable horror film of the year or as a memorable entry in the animal-attack category.

In conclusion, Coyotes is a disappointing addition to the horror genre that doesn't bring anything new to the table. Final score: 4/10.

Had some bad effects that really ruined the immersion. Alaywas good to see justin long in a movie but this was not it. It had a lot of pacing issues and I feel the script was just not good enough to really be a movie. Felt forced in a lot of ways and in the end it just ended up mid. I dont even know if the concept is movie worthy.

Wtf AI generated coyotes and explosions? As if the movie didn't already have almost no storyline and the direction wasn't completely awful but come on, AI in movies now too? The whole aesthetic has already gone downhill, and this just throws you completely out of the atmosphere. Everything about it felt wrong AND BORING.