Wolf (1994)
Genre: Horror / Drama
Duration: 125 minuten
Country:
United States
Directed by: Mike Nichols
Stars: Jack Nicholson, Michelle Pfeiffer and James Spader
IMDb score:
6,3 (61.742)
Releasedate: 17 June 1994
Wolf plot
"The animal is out."
Will Randall is about to be promoted away in favor of his young colleague Stewart. On his way home on a dark slippery road he hits a huge animal. When Will tries to drag the beast aside, it bites him. Afterwards, Will notices that he can see, smell and hear better. He meets Laura Alden, the daughter of his boss. It's a full moon when Will happens to be sleeping with her. When he wakes up in the morning, there's blood next to him...
Actors and actresses
Will Randall
Laura Alden
Stewart Swinton
Charlotte Randall
Detective Carl Bridger
Raymond Alden
Mary
Roy McCallister
Dr. Vijay Alezais
Doctor
Reviews & comments
Theunissen
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- 11650 messages
- 5413 votes
I also watched this Horror/Drama movie on "Film1", where they indeed broadcast it regularly. It dates from 1994 and that was apparently the year of the Horror / Drama films, because then came "Interview with the Vampire (1994) " and "Frankenstein (1994)" from.
This story revolves around Will Randall (Jack Nicholson), who is a middle-aged publisher IN New York. He becomes desperate when a younger colleague, Stewart Swinton (James Spader), steals both his job and his wife Charlotte (Kate Nelligan). But after Will is bitten by a wolf, he suddenly gets new energy. His new girlfriend Stewart Swinton (Michelle Pfeiffer) wants to help him, but doesn't realize that Will has become a werewolf yet.
Director Mike Nichols, one of America's most versatile directors, does not make a horror film but transfers the werewolf to the business world, where beastly practices are not uncommon. The result is ironic rather than scary. Jack Nicholson visibly enjoys his role in which he transforms from a worn out older man into an energetic, lustful wolf person. For example, he bites a deer and pees on Stewart Swinton's shoes in the toilet, saying:
"I'm marking my territory." 
The beautiful Michelle Pfeiffer, on the other hand, has a rather thankless role as the daughter of millionaire Raymond Alden (Christopher Plummer), and every enemy of her father is a friend of hers. It was also nice to see David Schwimmer in a tiny role as a police officer.
This film has indeed not withstood the test of time (it looks quite old-fashioned now), but because of the star cast (and especially Jack Nicholson of course) it is still fun to watch.
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Fisico (moderator films)
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- 9537 messages
- 5191 votes
Decent movie and it's been a while since I've seen it. You can't really call it a horror, but it is entertaining. Strongest parts for me were the metamorphosis from a worn out man to an energetic person. The sharpening of the senses, the demarcation of territory and the fear of the horses also contributed to this. We also see a Nicholson who does a great job and is good in his role.
For the rather simplistic and tedious plot. Predictable with that romantic chatter. All a bit forced. The acting is good and all in all quite entertaining.
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Sergio Leone
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- 4192 messages
- 2880 votes
Not too good.
Wolf is a fairly campy horror film. The classic werewolf story, but slightly different, is delivered fairly standard. Jack Nicholson is perfectly cast just because of his head, unfortunately I can't say the same about opponent James Spader. A young Michelle Pfeiffer skips between them, but without being able to make any impression.
Other than that, pretty good approach. Ennio Morricone provides some ominous music, but the horror is still too tame. The wolves don't look like much, but the make-up that should make the wolfmen look a bit impressive also doesn't succeed at all.
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