Werewolves, like vampires, are constant characters in horror films. Their immense strength, endurance, and malice made these creatures ideal candidates for the title of "Worst Pet." A werewolf can be transformed in a variety of ways, such as by magic, being bitten by a werewolf, being cursed, or being born on Christmas Eve (perhaps the most harmless option). And it is better to watch werewolves from a safe distance, for example, sitting in front of a TV screen. We present to you ten most interesting films about werewolvesreleased from 2000 to 2017. The list of the best was compiled in accordance with the ratings on "Kinopoisk".
10. Little Red Riding Hood (2011)
Rating - 6.1
For a long time, a small village was terrorized by a huge werewolf. Then he disappeared for a long time, but appeared again. And the main character - Valerie, constantly wearing a red cloak (despite the name of the film) - intends to find out which of the villagers turns into a cruel beast. After all, the werewolf spared her and even offered to run with him. In addition, she needs to make a choice on the personal front: her mother wants to marry her off to rich Henry, and Valerie herself loves handsome Peter.
9. Blood and Chocolate (2006)
Rating - 6.3
Another variation on the theme of forbidden love between a werewolf and a human. Lugarou girl Vivienne and freelance artist Aiden meet in Bucharest and fall in love. However, in Vivien's flock, attachment to a person is condemned and she has to choose with whom to stay - with her brothers or her lover. One of the advantages of the film is that the director filmed real wolves, and not computer-generated monsters. Another plus is a very good, catchy soundtrack.
8. Sister of a werewolf (2004)
Rating - 6.5
The main character Bridget (Emily Perkins) loses her sister Ginger, who was bitten by a werewolf. The girl tried all the methods of treatment for Ginger and, in the process of providing assistance, became infected with her blood. And now Bridget herself threatens transformation into a wild and obsessed with anger and bloodlust monster.
7. The birth of a werewolf (2004)
Rating - 6.6
A solid middling in a selection of the best werewolf films. The scenario is very simple: in the 19th century, bloodthirsty werewolves attack the Canadian fort - the only stronghold of civilization in the separated lands. The two main characters (Bridget and Ginger), a strange Indian and a small group of settlers took refuge in the fort. In the reviews, the film is criticized for the fact that the transformation of a man into a beast is not shown in The Birth of a Werewolf, and for the weak musical accompaniment. The movie belongs to a trilogy, the first and second parts of which ("Werewolf" and "Sister of a Werewolf") are also included in our rating.
6. Dogs Warriors (2001)
Rating - 6.7
This film has everything that is dear to fans of the horror genre: nightmarish monsters, blood, fights and a brutal protagonist. An interesting idea of the director: to combine soldiers who went to military exercises and werewolves in one film, won the approval of the audience. After all, military people are not a group of frightened teenagers who will be quickly slaughtered like a flock of sheep. Maybe they are inferior to werewolves in speed and strength, but they have a soldier's ingenuity and courage.
five.Underworld: Rise of the Lycans (2008)
Rating - 6.8
Unpretentious fantasy, included in list of the best vampire movies, ideal for those who just want to have a good time in front of the TV screen, without delving into deep philosophical parables and without thinking "what did the director want to say with this?" Brutal vampires mercilessly exploit their werewolf slaves. However, the young lycan Lucian is secretly preparing an uprising against his masters. He is joined by Sonya, the daughter of the vampire lord Victor. But can two unlike creatures be together?
4. Werewolf (2000)
Rating - 7
The two sisters were involved in the filming of "horror films", generously spending on this red paint. But one day they ran into a real monster that bit one of the sisters. And strange metamorphoses begin to occur with the girl. There is not much horror in this film, since the center of the story is the relationship of sisters who are deeply devoted to each other.
3. Wolf children of Ame and Yuki (2012)
Rating - 7.9
A beautiful and fascinating anime about the life of a woman named Hana, who, after the death of her werewolf husband, was left with two small children in her arms. Foolish people still do not know how to control their transformations, and at night they scare their neighbors with a howl. Hana has no job or money, but she promised her husband to raise children with worthy people (or wolf cubs) and that means she will have to do everything for their happiness. Separately, it is worth noting the excellent musical accompaniment of all actions taking place in the anime.
2. Werewolf Boy (2012)
Rating - 7.9
The second place in the top films about werewolves is occupied by a South Korean film about the relationship of two young people - a werewolf boy and an ordinary girl. In the reviews, viewers praise the picture for an interesting plot, beautiful music and acting. If you crave horror, blood and suffering, then don't watch The Werewolf Boy. Suffering here, if there is, it is moral, from the impossibility of combining two worlds - animal and human. But for those who love beautiful, emotional and sad fairy tales, this film is recommended for viewing.
1. Beauty and the Beast (2017)
Premiere in Russia - March 16
A fairy tale about an intelligent and independent girl Belle (played by Emma Watson). To save her father, she went to the Beast's castle, about which there were terrible stories among the local population. It turned out that the Beast was Prince Adam, bewitched by a witch for his rudeness and arrogance. Adam can return to his true appearance only if he learns to love and be loved.
Director Bill Condon approached his brainchild very thoughtfully. It took 15 weeks to create the enchanted forest surrounding the Beast's castle. And the costumes spent 12,000 hours to create Belle's outfit.