Wolf

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Wolf

R

1994

2h 5m

Horror

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63 Reviews

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After being bitten by a wolf in rural Vermont, aging book editor Will Randall (Jack Nicholson) finds himself full of youthful vigor. Randall then discovers that he's been fired and replaced by Stewart Swinton (James Spader), a vicious young executive. As Randall struggles to regain his position, he becomes enthralled with Laura Alden (Michelle Pfeiffer), his former boss's daughter. And, as increasingly animal-like urges begin to overwhelm him, Randall worries that he may be a werewolf.

Critics Consensus

Wolf misses the jugular after showing flashes of killer instinct early on, but engaging stars and deft direction make this a unique horror-romance worth watching.

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Bernard Zuel

Sydney Morning Herald

Apr 23

The pop psychology in Wolf is much more interesting than the horror and bloodfest which struggles to get above B-grade, particularly in the final third when symbolism goes over the top.

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Steve Murray

Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Sep 23

2/4

It fizzles in a totally stupid full-moon fight between Nicholson and James Spader.

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Neil Jillett

The Age (Australia)

01/10/2023

All this could have been a lot of fun, especially as Nicholson has a face made for wolfish grins. But, though there is a fleeting return to humor at the end, Wolf never recovers from its makers' decision to try to make it serious and scary.

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Mike Massie

Gone With The Twins

01/17/2025

6/10

In the end, though the performances are memorable, it’s the parts that don’t work (including unintentionally funny moments) that outdo the more effective ones.

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Grant Watson

Fiction Machine

12/18/2023

5/10

Ultimately the best one can say of the film is that those involved tried their best, but that it simply didn’t work out.

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Trace Thurman

Horror Queers Podcast

02/28/2023

4/5

It's a mess, but it's a fascinating mess.

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Max W

@MaxthorWoo Mar 31

The lack of chemistry between Jack Nicholson and Michelle Pfeiffer, coupled with the unconvincing emotional arc, prevents Wolf from establishing a profound connection between its characters.

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Tim M

@tgmacman Feb 7

Despite all the talent involved, Wolf can't transform its mood and atmosphere into genuine thrills.

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thiago s

@Thiagostone Feb 4

Filme fraco, o roteiro é fraco, as cenas são fracas, a história é fraca, o elenco é fraco, e ninguém ajuda a melhorar o filme, os personagens são fracos, e o filme deveria ter cenas bem melhores e relevantes, para fazer o filme ser bom

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Mo S.

@9mr_0 Dec 12

فيلم جميل وقصه رائعه اخراج و تصوير ممتاز

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Stephen C

@bob25009 Oct 29

Success in 2 hours and 5 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Sarah G.

@SarahG Sep 16

Fun movie. Nicholson and Pfeiffer work off each other very well. James Spader is great as usual and you can never miss with Christopher Plummer.

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Synopsis

After being bitten by a wolf in rural Vermont, aging book editor Will Randall (Jack Nicholson) finds himself full of youthful vigor. Randall then discovers that he's been fired and replaced by Stewart Swinton (James Spader), a vicious young executive. As Randall struggles to regain his position, he becomes enthralled with Laura Alden (Michelle Pfeiffer), his former boss's daughter. And, as increasingly animal-like urges begin to overwhelm him, Randall worries that he may be a werewolf.

Director: Mike Nichols
Producer: Douglas Wick
Screenwriter: Jim Harrison, Wesley Strick
Distributor: Columbia TriStar Home Video
Production Co: Columbia Pictures Corporation
Rating: R
Genre: Horror
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jun 17, 1994, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Oct 14, 2014
Box Office (Gross USA): $65.0M
Runtime: 2h 5m
Sound Mix: Surround, Stereo, SDDS