The Wolf of Snow Hollow [2020]

This movie wasn't available for digital rental where I live. Its synopsis sounded so intriguing to me, though, that I couldn't help getting it from here.I would do that again!It was exactly what I was looking for and it even had some surprising elements you don't often find in productions like these.First of all, the atmosphere surrounding it was eerie and mesmerizing. Basically, it's set in a small mountain town, Snow Hollow, and most of the scenes take place in the local police department. If you like that sort of things (kind of 'Twin Peaks' mystery setting), you've already got a good 40% chance of loving it.While the movie has indeed hints of comedy here and there that might remind you of the Coen brothers' cinematography, I think the mystery does its job when it comes to the darker part of the story involving the murders (that, for the record, are quite gruesome and do create quite an interesting contrast with the 'brighter' side of the movie).The whole plot has been masterfully developed by Director Jim Cummings. It's one of those movies that need more than just one watch-through to be fully understood and appreciated: you won't probably get all you need to know the first time you'll watch it. Despite some might be left a little bit puzzled by the lack of plain explanations on what's going on the first time, I can assure you all the pieces of this well-crafted puzzle will come into place after a couple of watches. I know it's basically a matter of tastes, but I do love when movies do like that.What it really shines bright in this case, though, it's the characters.They really are the crown jewel of Snow Hollow: they feel so real, they act so naturally (I was pleasantly surprised by the dad-daughter relationship, which is far less predictable than you might expect in this kind of movies).The character played by Cummings (who also happens to be the director and writer of Snow Hollow), is a great addition to the genre, too and effectively depicts a man split between his troubled family and a very stressful job.I also liked the score very much, especially the final track, that summarizes what this movie is about.The DVD quality isn't mesmerizing (maybe because I'm too used to blu-ray quality, by now), but it does its job and I couldn't find the blu-ray version at a reasonable price anywhere, anyway.Hope the movie will get the distribution it deserves.To sup up, I found The wolf of Snow Hollow to be a very pleasant surprise. It's available for digital rental on Prime Video (if I'm not wrong), but I'happy I bought it on DVD as it's one of those movies I'd really like to watch again in the future and truly worthy of a special place in my DVDs collection.

Very watchable cast and the story plays out well

Funny in parts. A few twist and turn to keep you guessing.

The wolf of snow hollow is a good horror film and story it has a good cast and I enjoyed watching this film thank you.

Enjoyed this movie quite a bit, it was an interesting take on the Werewolf genre, with some beautiful camera shots and moments of quirky humour! I've read in some reviews that they had a problem with the lead actor but I found him solid and I think his strange, slightly wooden style of acting was done on purpose to emphazize the trauma he was going through.. All in all it's well worth a watch and my only complaints were that it could have been slightly longer and felt a little rushed, but definitely give it a try if you like Werewolf movies or off beat dramas!

I've watched this film three times now, in the last couple of weeks, and it has rapidly become my favourite werewolf movie...ever. Fast paced, funny, with genuine moments of terror. Beautifully shot, with a great ending. Extremely re-watchable.

Brilliant excellent film.

It does have some decent werewolf attack scenes but its not much of a werewolf movie. It's really the story of a very unlikeable alcoholic who works as a deputy sherrif in small town America and has a nervous breakdown during the hunt to catch a serial killer. I found it quite depressing to watch and would not recommend it.