Today, they are still quite terrifying,all thanks to the invention of film.
Since the rise of cinema, werewolves have been leaving moviegoers on the edges of their seats.
Here are the ten most chilling werewolf movies, ranked.
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It’s adark coming-of-age tale of girlhood with a werewolf twist.
It’s a teen body horror film thatstands out in the werewolf genre.
Admittedly,Underworldisn’t much of a horror movie, as it’s more action-oriented.
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And, yes, the werewolves don’t take center stage here.
However,the Lycans in this film can’t be ignored.
They’re some of themost unique and terrifying-looking werewolvesin cinema.
Ginger Snaps is a Canadian Horror film directed by John Fawcett and starring Emily Perkins and Katharine Isabelle. The plot sees one of two sisters undergoing a transformation into a werewolf as the other attempts to find a cure.
There’s a lot to be freaked out about when watching this.
It’s a dark fantasy with fantastic imagery and shockingly impressive body horror.
It’s an unforgettable sequence that has stood out from the rest of the film.
A teenager falls into a vivid dreamscape where she navigates a mystical forest filled with wolves and mysterious creatures.
The film intertwines multiple tales that reveal the perils of the forest and the allure of the unknown.
Though there are other more impressive werewolf films, this one couldn’t fail to leave fans thrilled.
Admittedly,The Wolfmanisn’t exactly the best werewolf movie around.
The pacing is off, and most of the performances are dull.
But to give credit, this film does get pretty intense and terrifying whenever the werewolf appears.
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However,the most defining scene is when David first transforms into a werewolf during the full moon.
One thing the Academy of Motion Pictures respects about horror movies is theirincredible special effects.
So they gave artistRick Bakerthe first Oscar for Makeup and Hairstyling for his work during this iconic sequence.
Selene, a vampire warrior, is entrenched in a conflict between vampires and werewolves, while falling in love with Michael, a human who is sought by werewolves for unknown reasons.
Dog Soldiersis similar toGeorge Romero’sNight of the Living Dead.
While not a perfect movie, this kick-ass werewolf flick is a must-watch for fans of the genre.
Overall,Silver Bullettakes the highest honors of being the scariest werewolf movie in cinematic history.
In a small town, brutal killings start to plague the close knit community.
Marty Coslaw, a paraplegic boy, is convinced the murders are the doings of a werewolf.
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A teenager falls into a vivid dreamscape where she navigates a mystical forest filled with wolves and mysterious creatures. The film intertwines multiple tales that reveal the perils of the forest and the allure of the unknown. Each story delves into the complexities of growing up, highlighting the tension between curiosity and caution, as well as the thin line between humanity and the wild.
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Two American college students on a walking tour of Britain are attacked by a werewolf that none of the locals will admit exists.
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In a small town, brutal killings start to plague the close knit community. Marty Coslaw, a paraplegic boy, is convinced the murders are the doings of a werewolf.
