The Wolf of Snow Hollow, one of modern horror’s most underappreciated movies, will land on Tubi next February. Considering Leigh Whannell’s newest adaptation of the horror subgenre,Wolf Man,wasn’t exactly as acclaimed as everyone hoped, we still have to rely on the werewolf movies that can make an impact.Jim Cummings’The Wolf of Snow Hollowis one of them.
The Wolf of Snow Hollowcan be streamed for free on the platform with one of the finest collections in today’s streaming landscape. Other horror titles that have also recently joined the free service include two Stephen King movies (MiseryandThe Boogeyman), and both the 1979 and 2005 versions ofThe Amityville Horror. In terms of other genres, you will also be able to stream 1984’sThe Terminator, the legacy sequelBill & Ted Face The Music, and dramas likeMonster’s BallandSelena.
The Wolf of Snow Hollowwas written and directed by Jim Cummings. Cummings also plays the lead alongside Chloe East, Riki Lindhome and Robert Forster in his final film appearance. It tells the story of deputy sheriff John Marshall as he’s trying to follow his father’s legacy as the town’s sheriff. The problem is that a strange series of violent murders disturb the peaceful town of Snow Hollow, and John makes it his mission to solve the mystery of the kills that, apparently, are the responsibility of an otherworldly creature. Per the film’s IMDb synopsis:
Terror grips a small mountain town as bodies are discovered after each full moon. Losing sleep, raising a teenage daughter, and caring for his ailing father, officer Marshall struggles to remind himself there’s no such thing as werewolves.
A scary werewolf moviewith a considerable amount of humor,The Wolf of Snow Hollowwas released to critical acclaim, although it only had a limited release in theaters, and was added to digital libraries the very same day. On Rotten Tomatoes, the werewolf comedy sits at 90% on the Tomatometer, while the Popcornmeter (the audience score) is stuck on 65%.
A Fine Addition to the Werewolf Genre
The Wolf of Snow Hollowis one of the best werewolf movies in recent history. It doesn’t try too hard to display the unnecessary details of a creature because it belongs in indie territory. It doesn’t have to indulge in the fancy special effects of a major Hollywood production likeWolf ManorAn American Werewolf in London. Whilean on-screen transformation is always exciting, Cummings makes up with a strong character development that is, without question, the highlight of the film. Well, that and Ben Lovett’s outstanding musical score.
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Just like we saw in the video game adaptationWerewolves Within, comedy and werewolves go well together. Both movies are very similar in regards to whimsical and quirky characters that are entertaining and compelling.The Wolf of Snow Hollowhas personality as a film, and it proves Cummings' skillful work as an integral filmmaker and one of the storytellers that we should start paying more attention to.
The Wolf of Snow Hollow
