To Kill a Wolf

The message behind this film is so elegantly expressed I'm still reeling from the experience.

Grief. Redemption. Trauma -- all handled with a great amount of nuance and respect.

The performances were all so authentic...It's hard to put my finger on it, but the way all of the elements work together in this film made for an incredibly profound experience to see with other people in a theater. You could feel the collective catharsis hanging in the air.

Reminded me of a classic character driven film from the 70s...but incredibly relevant today.

I love the concept of a modern fairytale in the pacific northwest.

A very interesting modern twist on Little Red Riding Hood, with compelling characters under trying circumstances. The gray and chilling Oregon landscape is the perfect backdrop as the story unfolds. The music and editing complement the cinematographer, Adam Lee. There is a minimum of dialogue, the story is well told through the emotions and actions of Dani and the Woodsman. The story slowly and subtly builds tension to a surprising ending. It is impossible to not end up caring about them.

An impressive first feature film from director Kelsey Taylor and the small crew to create this very polished movie.

Fans of "blockbusters" probably will be bored with this movie - not a single gun fight or car chase.

But if you like small, indie movies -- you'll like this one. It sticks to what low budget movies are able to do well -- character development, story telling, beautiful cinematography.

The acting and writing was excellent -- completely believable.

But, I got frustrated with the main character. Which is fine - characters are allowed to be frustrating. . But I also got frustrated with the movie because it didn't explain the reason the character was acting that way. (maybe if I was smarter, I would understand them... lol)

The story telling should be mentioned -- it's not chronological. I actually liked it but it might have added to my frustration. It all got satisfyingly tied together in the end.

A haunting and beautifully restrained reimagining of Red Riding Hood, To Kill a Wolf grounds its fable in raw human emotion. With stunning cinematography, powerful performances, and a quietly elegant script, Kelsey Taylor's debut explores trauma, trust, and healing in the deep, isolating woods. A striking, atmospheric gem.

Was blown away by this film.... I honestly didn't know what to expect coming into this film, but found myself completely pulled in. I'm a sucker for anything with a fairy tale twist and thought they reimagined the Little Red Riding Hood in such a nuanced and unexpected way.

The PNW setting was also such a perfect place for a modern fairy tale. Those misty mountains shrouded in clouds ....

The ending was a knockout, and the tension throughout "those" scenes was INTENSE. Totally worth seeing in theaters...hope to catch it again to analyze further.... Thus far, it's my sleeper favorite film of 2025!