Disney+'s WEREWOLF BY NIGHT starring Gael Garcia Bernal (2022) 5 5

[Xenosmilus]

Overall I liked it. I'm not sure it will be a must watch every halloween though.  Disney should remove it after Oct 31 I think and only bring it back every October.

I didn't really like the look really of WBN though but it's a hard look to nail in live action to be fair. 2010's "The Wolfman" look would have been much better.

Edited October 11, 2022 by Xenosmilus

[OV]

I enjoyed the rapport at the end of the show the best. The main actress was not good in the Elsa role though. I enjoyed the black and white; it gave a nostalgic vibe to the classic movies. I'd watch another episode!

[kimik]

On 10/10/2022 at 8:42 PM, Xenosmilus said:

Overall I liked it. I'm not sure it will be a must watch every halloween though.  Disney should remove it after Oct 31 I think and only bring it back every October.

I didn't really like the look really of WBN though but it's a hard look to nail in live action to be fair. 2010's "The Wolfman" look would have been much better.

They should add a new movie/episode each year as well. Not all of the characters will end up in new D+ show or movie, and they could use the special each year to build on existing storylines/introduce new characters.

[@therealsilvermane]

On 10/10/2022 at 10:42 PM, Xenosmilus said:

I didn't really like the look really of WBN though but it's a hard look to nail in live action to be fair. 2010's "The Wolfman" look would have been much better.

The problem, I think, is that Werewolf didn’t really look very canine. I think he needed more fur on his face and slightly more doglike nose and mouth. As is, he looked more like a Were-ape with elf ears. His close-ups took me a little out of the story, just didn’t 100% nail  “werewolf” for me.

Man-Thing’s look, however, was nailed. Maybe just less Chewbacca cute so early on. Would’ve liked to enjoy Man-Thing as a terrifying monster at least for a little bit. If the Bloodstone was supposed to make Teddy angry, perhaps the story could have leaned into that a little more where even Jack has trouble with him. I realize that might’ve required more story,  more special effects, and more budget.

Edited October 11, 2022 by @therealsilvermane

[Artboy99]

On 10/11/2022 at 3:36 PM, @therealsilvermane said:

The problem, I think, is that Werewolf didn’t really look very canine. I think he needed more fur on his face and slightly more doglike nose and mouth. As is, he looked more like a Were-ape with elf ears. His close-ups took me a little out of the story, just didn’t 100% nail  “werewolf” for me.

Man-Thing’s look, however, was nailed. Maybe just less Chewbacca cute so early on. Would’ve liked to enjoy Man-Thing as a terrifying monster at least for a little bit. If the Bloodstone was supposed to make Teddy angry, perhaps the story could have leaned into that a little more where even Jack has trouble with him. I realize that might’ve required more story,  more special effects, and more budget.

Agreed.

the Man-Thing was great and that burning touch was terrifying.

The look of the Werewolf was a little off, although the look was very similar to how he has looked in the comics originally which was a "Lon Chaney wolfman" look so I get why they did it. I agree the look doesn't nail "werewolf though and think they should have gone with the more modern Werewolf by Night look.

 

[TupennyConan]

Thank goodness WBN was man-in-suit & not CGI. 

Thank Stan. Thank Jack. Thank Gerber. Thank Ploog. Thank all that is good, fair, & just. Thank you.

[jsilverjanet]

You’re welcome 

[Boozad]

On 10/12/2022 at 1:00 AM, TupennyConan said:

Thank goodness WBN was man-in-suit & not CGI. 

Thank Stan. Thank Jack. Thank Gerber. Thank Ploog. Thank all that is good, fair, & just. Thank you.

Ploog

[@therealsilvermane]

On 10/11/2022 at 7:51 PM, Artboy99 said:

The look of the Werewolf was a little off, although the look was very similar to how he has looked in the comics originally which was a "Lon Chaney wolfman" look so I get why they did it. I agree the look doesn't nail "werewolf though and think they should have gone with the more modern Werewolf by Night look.

I'm not sure wolf-man Jack's look was very similar to Lon Chaney's Wolf-Man. Here're some pics for comparison...

While wolf-man Jack's look is cool, it doesn't say "I'm a wolf," to me. Lon Chaney's make-up has more hair on the face and there's an attempt to make his snout dog-like. Wolf-man Jack's nose doesn't seem very dog-like, just human. He kind of reminds me of Calibos from Clash of the Titans, more demon than dog.

Edited October 12, 2022 by @therealsilvermane

[@therealsilvermane]

On 10/11/2022 at 8:00 PM, TupennyConan said:

Thank goodness WBN was man-in-suit & not CGI. 

Thank Stan. Thank Jack. Thank Gerber. Thank Ploog. Thank all that is good, fair, & just. Thank you.

[s-man]

Watched it today and really enjoyed it.

I would love to see a Man Thing movie come out of it.

[jsilverjanet]

On 10/12/2022 at 2:52 PM, s-man said:

I would love to see a Man Thing

[jsilverjanet]

the other thing I thought about writing was

PM @greggy

[The humble Watcher lurking]

Restored  my faith in Marvel again. Want a sequel. 

[The humble Watcher lurking]

Bought this.

[The humble Watcher lurking]

The irony is that Werewolf by Night is cooler than Moon Knight after the Disney shows. Who would have thunk that 2 years ago?

 

 

 

[The humble Watcher lurking]

Now a cult following !

Edited October 15, 2022 by The humble Watcher lurking

[The Commissioner]

I've never read the Werewolf by Night comics, but I watched this last night and thoroughly enjoyed it. It reminded me of the Hammer Films horror movies that Christopher Lee starred in.

My only criticism is that I wanted it to be longer!! I think it would be fun if they made a new episode every Halloween. 

[MAR1979]

On 10/12/2022 at 3:52 PM, s-man said:

I would love to see a Man Thing movie come out of it.

Giant-Size ?

[PovertyRow]

Adding a bit more here, especially after seeing some comments. I feel Elsa was one of the highlights of the show. Absolutely loved her attitude and delivery, combining bravado with a slight titch of vulnerability. And tremendous fighting chops! I'll watch and listen to her all day long.

As far as Jack's werewolf appearance, I found it rather reminiscent of Henry Hull's portrayal in the Universal 1935 Werewolf of London, as opposed to Universal's 1941 The Wolf Man with Chaney.

Here is that 1935Universal werewolf: