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Wolfhound [VHS]

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Wolfhound is about a man who returns to the Irish village he grew up in to write a book, he brings with him his wife and two children. Once the family have settled into their new home strange things seams to be happening, the other inhabitants of the village seam to all know something and strange dogs run around, our protagonist also have strange flashbacks and the movie really do try to build up a mysterious mood, unfortunately it do not exactly do a good job of it.

All in all I do not think Wolfhound was bad, there are some good characters and it is a bit different take on the whole wereanimal/shapeshifter theme. The problem with this movie however is that it is bland, the town it all takes place in are bland, the inside of the protagonist home are bland, the drama between the protagonist, his wife and the lovely weredog woman who becomes his lover are bland, to put it plainly, this movie get boring at times.

Wolfhound have allot going for it, however it moves to slowly and the filmmakers seams to forget they are working with a visual media. There are scenes which are great, but there is also so much which is just mediocre. Also I did not like the ending, I am not going to spoil things here, but it leaves so many questions unanswered.

If you have seen so many were and shapeshifter movies that anything a bit different is a piece of heaven then you might enjoy this, other than that this movie do not have allot going for it. I think it was rather okey at times so I give it three stars, but there are far to many areas where this movie is just bland.

For some reason, two completely different films that happen to have the same name
(the 2008 Russian film at Wolfhound and the 2002 'horror film' at Wolfhound (Unrated Edition)) are getting the same set of reviews posted to both -- some on Amazon, get your site sorted out; this is amateur hour

Should have known better to rent this when I saw the title. Wolfhound not werewolf. But normally the best movies can be little known ones. This movie should have been X rated. From the beginning it was 85% Playboy material meets Memoirs of Chairs and Leather. Movie made no sense. Ok the guy comes back to find out his heritage. The town was cute and tiny, the people were a bit odd at first. At the end of the movie, they needed to bring in a truckload of straitjackets. Then to make it worse the movie is left partially open with a shot of the Playmate of the Year then nothing. I think this was the poorest example of a model wanting to be a acteress. Definitely don't waste your money.

Let's hypothetically fantasize that we can leave this rat race environment, shuffle off to Ireland, and confine ourselves in an ancient home in the depths of an isolated land beyond reality. We move there, with our wife and two young children, to write a book...a book about our heritage and our roots. But what happens when you discover your roots are a little rotten...and that the quaint village is filled with horror...fear... animality...and decadence beyond belief? That's what "Wolfhound" is all about...a film about the bizzarre world of non-belief...wild dogs..."cool dogs" as the young daughter states. This one, based in Ireland, is a pure Stephen King look-a-like. It is a cross between "Sleepwalkers", "Cujo" and "Pet Sematary". It is a one-of-a-kind European horror classic that is strictly for adults. The innocent bride of the novel writer says it all when she tries to get her husband to make love in the confines of the isolated surroundings. "Just because we are in the woods, it doesn't mean you have to act like an animal," she says. He has no choice. This wicked envrionment, and film, is a masterpiece in its own right. It is a hauntingly original classic. If you like Stephen King flicks...you'll love "Wolfhound". On a scale of 1-10 (10 being the highest in the King scale), "Wolfhound" gets a solid 10. Remember...it's borderline NC-17 rated film...in other words...a very tasteful adult horror film...for your eyes only. Haunting...erotic...and a film you probably want to cuddle with your lover. Stephen King could learn a lesson from this classic. As with all movie reviews henceforward...I've also attached a picture of the letterbox. ENJOY! PAUL

A man and his family returns to the land he grew up in to help settle his inherited estate and to do some writing in an environment with few distractions. But there is more to the sleepy town and countryside than meets the eye. Irish wolfhounds seem to run free (a local legend helps explain why this is so). The man's parents seem to have liked chains. A local tough seems to be able to be in charge. And the people just seen unusual.

While the man has flashes of his early childhood he delves into the secret of his family. A beautiful and naked woman haunts his dreams and possible his waking hours. As his interest grows to obsession, his family life begins to crumble. But slowly he begins to see who he is and what is going on. The innocent eyes of his children may see more than he does. Finally he must prove himself to himself and the town, especially the mysterious motorcycle-riding tough.

A very interesting film that pays close attention to atmosphere and feeling. The viewer is slipped details and not hit over the head with them. The story builds subtly but steadily all the way to the very final scene. Entertaining and moody. A very good film that deals with an interesting legend without getting hung up in effects and sensationalism. This is one to watch for fans of eerie and creepy films but those looking fore blood and gore should look elsewhere.

The video quality is a bit grainy. The transformation effects seem to have been made with poor quality morphing software. The few transformation shots are short. The extra features are few. The ending is lame.

Okay, I wanted to like this movie, but I admit it was very disappointing. While I have nothing against folks who want to watch pornographic films, I do have a problem with them masquerading as horror movies. Wolfhound is nothing more than soft core porn with some bondage thrown in to titillate the audience.

As a fan of werewolf movies, I had hoped for more. When the couple found the set of chains and manacles in the neighbor's basement, I had to give this one up.

Recommended? No.