The black and white picture, cult movie filming style, hokey and earnest dialogue are all wonderful, but when it has to juggle all of that plus some of the more modern action, violence, and some of the signature MCU vibes, it simply can’t handle it all. It isn’t often, but it does happen more than once in the 55 minute runtime. There are times when the tones and styles simply don’t mesh. There are quick cutaways, and the black and white picture allows for blood to fly in black sprays, but there are some moments that the camera is allowed to linger just a bit at the violence on display. In terms of horror flicks, it isn’t all that much, but it’s a big step from what we typically get under the Disney umbrella in things like this. I was surprised by some of the gore that made it into this. It also dabbles in later decades of the gorier and meaner likes of the Hammer Films take on classic monsters, and even the schlock-ier, sexier B versions that permeated screens from the 1950s to the 1980s. ![]() Fans of classics like the Universal Monsters will find plenty to love here. Making this more of an homage to classic horror than simply a superhero and horror mashup story, a la Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, Giacchino and crew go out of their way to really give this special its own look, its own tone, and take things in some new directions. As with most of the MCU entries, this is not a one to one adaptation of any one “Werewolf by Night” comic, as it pulls in many details and aspects from the decades worth of comics under this title and other Marvel Comics in which the character appeared. Thrown into the mix is Elsa Bloodstone, the estranged daughter of the deceased leader who looks to claim what she is owed, even if the other hunters believe her years long absence disqualifies her from any claims.įamed film and television composer Michael Giacchino ( Rogue One, The Batman) directs, and brings with him a style and list of homages that must have made this a true passion project and something he specifically wanted to make for Marvel. However, even this deception has layers, and Jack’s true intentions can only be revealed once the ritual has begun. ![]() However, a wolf is in their midst as Jack has infiltrated their ranks claiming to be one of them and looking to claim the Bloodstone for himself. One of them will leave with the power of the Bloodstone, making them the new leader and the most powerful hunter on Earth. The plot is simple, an organization of monster hunters is coming together to pay their respects to their fallen leader and engage in a sacred ritual. This special event looks to draw in fans of all eras as it pays homage to decades of the horror genre. Creating an adaption with the original Marvel werewolf Jack Russell at the center. Now the MCU has sets its sights on expanding its use of horror with Werewolf by Night. And within just this year, the masses have been introduced to the scarier side of Doctor Strange, the spooky mythology of Moon Knight, Marvel Zombies in an episode of What If?, and yes… Morbius. Even most casual fans and non-fans know who Blade and Ghost Rider are. ![]() The horror portion of Marvel Comics has always been more of an after thought in the minds of their wider audience, but when it comes to film and TV adaptations, most of the characters are household names, even if the results have varied in quality over the years. Werewolf by Night is a TV movie event that is inspired by the Marvel Comic of the same name. ![]() This Halloween season, the MCU has dropped its first fully horror entry in the form of a “Special Presentation” on Disney+ on Friday, October 7th.
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