Wolfen
Seen it?1981 | 115 min | Horror, Thriller
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (77% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office loss. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing and horror fans.
- The mood
- Scary.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 55 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: expect violence.
A New York City cop and an expert criminologist trying to solve a series of grisly deaths in which the victims have seemingly been maimed by feral animals discover a sinister connection between the crimes and an old legend.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
77% on Rotten Tomatoes, 64 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
5.9 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$11 million worldwide on a $17 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 73K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Michael Wadleigh
- Albert FinneyDewey Wilson
- Diane VenoraRebecca Neff
- Edward James OlmosEddie Holt
- Gregory HinesWhittington
- Tom NoonanFerguson
- Dick O'NeillWarren
- Dehl BertiOld Indian
- Peter Michael GoetzRoss
- Sam GrayMayor
- Ralph BellCommissioner