Rent Wolf (2019)

'No creatures or werewolves were harmed in the making of this picture.' - Wolf review by NP

This is an interesting and enjoyable take on the werewolf myth, although the ‘wolves’ are unambitiously realised – victims of a low budget perhaps. I applaud the restraint. The alternative would be unconvincing men-in-hairy-suits – although that would have been kinder to the actors than the skimpily dressed marauders we get here.

The acting is mainly convincing - one character reminds me of a skinhead Brian Blessed – and the monsters are seen only briefly, and then in the blur of motion. The costumes very accurately mirror those worn in Roman Britain, where events are placed. The locations are beautiful and very nicely directed by the BAFTA Award-winning Stuart Brennan (who also writes and acts in this).

There are some slight continuity problems with the irregularly present snow so effectively trailed in the various overhead shots, and there are some nods to modern audience expectations that might not sit well with historical purists, but I really enjoyed watching this well made slow burner. 7 out of 10.

Just straight bad. - Wolf review by JD

Sadly this super low budget film easily makes my 'one of the worst films i have ever seen' list.

The acting is truly terrible. We are talking sub syfy special here. The lack of acting ability is exaggerated by the terrible screenplay and directing.

Most of the film is close up of actor A while they speak. Then Snap to actor B for response. Snap to actor C for there close up. Over and over again.

There are times when Actor B will respond to Actor A before Actor A has finished there last word!

We also have some confusing casting which given there is no context has you wondering if this is trying to be historically accurate or just going for some 'reflect the modern world' Which also seems to impact how the film ends.

And the monsters, yeh..... lets not go there.

This film could of worked. It has the setting, it has the plot. A low budget is no excuse for making such utter garbage.