Werewolf by Night (2022) Review - Monster Madness

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Marvel recently put out a surprise Halloween special Werewolf by Night on Disney Plus. Based off of the classic horror comics, it's presented in black and white and has the cozy feeling of an old Universal Monster monster movie. I liked it, but was taken aback a little because it wasn't exactly what I was expecting. So let's get into it!
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[@JamesNintendoNerd]

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[@Ochenter]

I adore your "Female GB 2016" no review, I refuse video. 🤣😂👍

[@CinemaStormz]

Awesome this is cool!

[@mario-mario822]

Can't wait for your avgn Halloween episode next week. (: You're so innovative! 👩🏽‍🎤

[@AntonyRG1]

'diversity' is a strength. Classic-style horror infused with critical race theory.

[@calebtheowl1516]

@@AntonyRG1 Cry and seethe

[@FabledHeroes3351]

I liked how human Jack Russell’s Wolf Form looked keeping in with that classic Wolf Man look the character is supposed to have

[@ATthemusician]

Same, while it's not the "coolest" look, it is accurate and well done.

[@FabledHeroes3351]

@@ATthemusician I’m hoping for something more Wolf Like in the future

[@mattjindrak]

It looka likea sheet

[@Nergalsama01]

@@FabledHeroes3351 Well, for that Marvel has Man-Wolf. ;)

[@sarcophage]

It's like a cross between Wolf Man and Werewolf of London. Michael Giacchino appears to be very well read in Universal history, and this was a great overall look he went for

[@weslittlereptilefamily3418]

Knowing how much you love halloween and the traditions that come along with it, it must feel cool to know that Monster Madness is now a halloween tradition for so many of us. You did it buddy. Thanks.

[@kevinphiggins]

It makes total sense to me that nobody uses the name “Man-Thing”, since that’s a super rude thing to call your friend Ted. They could’ve put it into the mouth of one of the other hunters but it would have been really weird for Jack or Elsa to call him Man-Thing

[@PenitusVox]

It also fits the theme of the story. A large part of the special is dedicated to the idea that these supposed monsters still have some humanity to them. He's not a mindless beast, he's a guy named Ted.

[@lenastorm6280]

Agree! Of course you would call someone you know, especially your friend by their own name, instead of their superhero-name.

[@FlyinMunky]

I took the Wizard of Oz reference as a sign that we've now entered a whole new world we haven't seen yet.

[@THESHINIGAMIPOSSE]

i actually love that interpretation

[@krantzbucks]

I second that. Its like the reverse of the wizard of oz

[@Michaelhateshandles]

Thanks James. It’s been a tradition now for a few years, Halloween and Monster Madness

[@HunterShark300]

I hope Marvel puts more focus on projects like this one. This was such a breath of fresh air. I've grown tired of the superhero genre over the years, but I always appreciate it when we get more experimental stuff where these movies are mixed with other genres (like Werewolf by Night being like a classic Universal Monsters horror movie, or The Batman being a Hitchcockian neo-noir film, or Logan as a neo-Western).

[@TheLastRosie88]

I agree man! It was such a breath of fresh air to me cause I, like James am so burned by superhero movies.

[@Devilsblood]

I don't know. I'm really sick of Marvel in general

[@Altmetalpunk]

Seems to be what they're doing. Every phase they give directors more freedom

[@slyfox2022]

Im not burned out at all keep em coming!

[@Vespyr_]

Rolfe is up there in the Pantheon with Joe Bob's Monstervision.

[@ouroborosproductions]

Crazy fun fact the guy with the beard is the same guy with the boom box on the bus in Star Trek IV The Voyage Home

[@elijahbegay4716]

Fun fact: Rick Wasserman voiced Thor in Avengers: Earth’s Mightiest Heroes from 2010-2012

[@MrOnepiecem7]

Man of culture.

[@marcelthorsen]

This is the Cinemassacre content we know and love.

[@arianshahrokh1439]

💯

[@homelee665]

Man-Thing's head can also be seen on the tower in Thor: Ragnarok. He was one of the champions.

[@omegamaximus1727]

I would also love to see the MCU’s take on Dracula 🧛‍♂️, The Mummy, and Frankenstein.

[@SethAurelius94]

Monster madness is the reason october has become my favorite season.

[@MajinMuu]

I love werewolves and the wolf man design will always have a special place in my heart if done right as it is very simple choice to make instead of a normal werewolf one

[@darthprime4916]

Loved this show. I actually liked that you didn’t see the wolf until late. Was a nice build up and reminded me of the pacing of hiding of the creature, kinda like Jaws. Makes it that much more special when he finally turns into the wolf.

[@therock238360]

I know James is not really into marvel stuff so I wondering if he was gonna check this out

[@90dayfiance69]

Me too, I wonder if he ever did.

[@edengaming5021]

@@90dayfiance69 huh?

[@betacollector9343]

I loved this special. In my opinion, it's the best thing that Marvel released this year.

[@chasehedges6775]

I agree. It was awesome

[@gspida25]

Agreed

[@Devilsblood]

That's not saying much.

[@Nandru85]

Thr best thing since infinity war

[@ShadowSonic2]

This and Ms Marvel. She Hulk really isn't a bad show.

[@d9nx239]

This literally its going to make my night better! gonna get something to eat and watch this. Thanks man. There is no Halloween without Monster Madness.

[@keijijohnson9754]

While I’m not too bothered by the lack of more werewolf action here, it would be cool to see more of this in the MCU. Though I’m not really expecting that to happen anytime soon either. Though it would be very much needed as the MCU needs more varied content like this here. Especially horror focused stuff.

[@seanwilkinson7431]

Nothing is confirmed yet, but it's totally possible that we get a Savage Avengers movie in P6, with Werewolf By Night, Elsa Bloodstone, Man-Thing, Blade, and Moon Knight as the core team.

[@zakkmylde1712]

@@seanwilkinson7431 it has been made known that they are going to be focusing more on a few individual stories instead of one big one leading into a huge crossover. One story is gonna be of a more Sci fi cosmic story, another more grounded story for the street level heroes, a horror story and of course the Kang plot that is more fantasy based. More often than not it's going to be The Midnight Sons (or Suns the more modern takes) not Savage Avengers.

[@ChristianFrates1997]

Funny enough, Werewolf by Night appeared in an alternate ending for Blade: Trinity.

[@claymathewselevator8121]

Dominic Purcell played Dracula and they later referenced it in Legends Of Tomorrow

[@saphcal]

Jack Russel. Jack Russel Terrier. The Werewolf is named after a dog lol

[@JD-iu6rv]

Easily the best and most underrated project of Marvel phase 4

[@pizzaishappiness7994]

Jo Bob Briggs - Howling 7 makes Howling 3 look like Casa Blanca. 😂👍,So true.

[@piplup2009]

I love how classic movie monster 1930's it looked, i hope there's a sequel next halloween

[@zakkmylde1712]

Probably not, these smaller projects and characters are most likely going to end up being tied into Doctor Strange and Blade eventually leading up to the Midnight Sons/Suns.

[@fourlightsorchestra]

@@zakkmylde1712 That's exactly what I thought too.

[@tylerprime9555]

​@@zakkmylde1712 they're actually making a Man-Thing special and a Elsa Bloodstone Special from what I've heard.

[@leannerose6181]

I really was loving the Universal monster vibe

[@grkpektis]

I was 100% sure that you were going to absolutely hate this special. Don't get me wrong I thought it was great too, I just thought it wouldn't be for you, glad you liked it

[@craigfin3222]

Didn't really like the Werewolf, the design and interpretation of it. The design looked too human (even more human then the Wolfman) and he even fought like a super-human, similar to a hairy version of Spider-Man. I was hoping they would embrace the monster aspect of it. Especially since they seemed to get Man-Thing right.

[@ChristianLopez-zs6ob]

This was my favorite thing from the MCU phase 4

[@d-manthecaptain1382]

Say, that reminds me that Tomb Of Dracula and Monster Of Frankenstein were actaully already adapted into animated movies, in Japan by Toei. Guess Toei and Marvel had a deal together back then, just like how they were allowed to make their own Spider-Man series.

[@drewpittman1485]

Can we appreciate the serendipitous nature that a werewolf has the name Jack Russell?

[@laughingtroodon]

A little fun fact about his name. Neither of his creators want to take credit for naming him that

[@M2Mil7er]

Why are you asking permission for something that already exists?

[@banzairunner7860]

It’s just not Halloween without James

[@Nick3lass3]

Yo, banzai bananaman. Im a dille budget

[@vasglorious]

The Abominable Dr. Phibes ended with "Over the Rainbow", maybe it's that reference, but most likely not.

[@brammerhammer23]

I enjoyed this special very much. Its different then what marvel has traditionally done. I hope to see more with these characters in the future.

[@Sicod79]

A passion based horror movie by a composer who can play in the Marvel toolbox while mirroring horror works of the past? Shocking that James enjoyed it. 😋

[@kriswithadagger]

The devil will be ice skating to work before Disney gets another dime from me, but that Vertigo game looks really cool.

[@jdzencelowcz]

I could swear that transformation was done with classic animation, like how Dracula changed into a bat in the Abbott & Costello film.

[@frostare]

Oh man, look at what AVGN has done to my mindset: When James said what he did at 10:20 I pictured a skit of him as a kid looking around his house and his mother asking "Hey Jimmy, what are you doing?" and he going "I'm looking for my shit, I just lost it".

[@GrrmPleaseWrite]

Halloween wouldn’t be the same without Monster Madness. I grew up on these videos

[@Dimensioneer88]

With this and the upcoming Blade reboot, we'll inevitably get an adaptation of Marvel's horror Avengers, The Midnight Sons.

[@fulcifan6946]

Clean digital trash… I’m tired of how everything looks these days.

[@Oddclam]

Definitely a review I was anticipating!!

[@michaellombardi1620]

Man, I hope marvel does more of these!

[@claymathewselevator8121]

The Living Mummy

[@JoeNayDoh]

Considering how lackluster Phase 4 has been for the MCU, this really was a breath of fresh air and really hope we get some more supernatural elements in the future.

[@jdieso4400]

As soon as the trailer for WWBN dropped I was hoping Monster madness would cover it

[@miker.9138]

I watched it reluctantly because I didn't think I'd like it, but then I actually did end up enjoying it a lot.

[@Dommbuscus]

I had the reverse feelings, excited to see it and then was disappointed towards the end

[@CrashBashL]

The guy with the beard is the guy with a scar on his face. :)))

[@rogue-like4life]

I couldn't care less about Rob Zombie but hearing the Munsters movie is not B&W makes it infinitely completely and supremely lame. If you're going to do something, do it right!

[@eduardopazhurtado3882]

You really got me interested in this! Seems like the best product Marvel come up with for this year. I'll watch it later tonight.

[@T1nCh0]

Man I love this videos, the reviews. You're amazing James.

[@MBRSims]

Even in a more experimental side project like this, they still have to shoehorn in those silly quips that deflate tension from the action scenes. Not to mention that ridiculous ending.

[@victorhernandez8723]

Hard to believe this was directed by composer Michael Giacchino.

[@claymathewselevator8121]

He did the music in Coco

[@seanpatrickcain2]

@@claymathewselevator8121 And The Incredibles

[@ratface44]

Great review James. I really enjoyed it also. Hopefully marvel does more of these monster movies.

[@BazookaTooth707]

Just watched Suspiria (1977) and I actually really enjoyed it. Haven't enjoyed a horror movie in ages

[@marvelgeek9577]

This will be a yearly tradition from here on out. Marvel should keep branching out into the supernatural side of the MCU, can’t wait to see Blade or a Midnight Sons project.

[@M1dniter]

Just gotta say I absolutely LOVED this special, and absolutely LOVE Ulysses's mechanically animated corpse.

[@Aptonoth]

Well with the gigantic success this is rumored to be I wouldn't expect them to keep it a lone special for long. I expect we will see the wolf return.

[@saaammage1]

Thanks the feedback,rich out to the above name🔝🔝 I've something for you📦

[@CANALGAMEMES]

Hi man

[@spitfire4209]

Conceptually, I loved it and it definitely had the hook to get me to watch it. But the actual content of the special was pretty average.

[@JusRed48]

Apparently it wasn't meant to be titled Werewolf by Night and they went with it because audiences test better for Marvel stuff when it's presented as centering around a team or character so they couldn't just call it a Marvel Studios Halloween Special or something standard like that. It's unfortunate but honestly I think it might've been better to call it Marvel Monster Hunt, idk

[@PrickSlickfield]

I just haven't been the same since Bimmy announced Roger Corman died, in lieu of an actual MM episode.

[@noahgaming8833]

The thing that I liked about Moon Knight is that it was something new and fresh. You didn’t have to watch an entire collection of marvel movies just to understand it, you could watch it whenever place you’re watching the movies.

[@kevinphiggins]

If you’re wondering from where you recognize the actress who plays Verussa, she played Frasier’s agent Bebe Glazer on Frasier

[@bleirdo_dude]

👍

[@PotatoMcFry]

Thank you!

[@sonofmovienerdking7230]

One would think that he would end this year's Monster Madness with Halloween Ends, but seeing how he got it out of the way and is continuing on really shows that the latest Halloween movie isn't worthy of that honor.

[@ashleygris]

Definitely the best thing Marvel has put out in a while. Do hope to see more Marvel monsters and maybe introduce the Midnight Sons. Also the special presentations are a great idea. I wouldn’t mind if individual mutants got one before an X-Men film

[@NadeemShekh-uy9zn]

I'm excited for Midnight Sons

[@nicholaslienandjaja1815]

Now all we need is a Marvel Cinematic Universe kaiju movie featuring Fin Fang Foom. My guess is that it should be inspired by the Toho Godzilla movies and the Ultra Series (especially Ultra Q) as well as the MonsterVerse and Pacific Rim.

[@Aki-kh2qe-StreetKidZZZ]

I think that Elsa bloodstone is older than that character, she just isn't that well known if I recall correctly. Could be wrong

[@saphcal]

the special is gonna be one off but Elsa Bloodstone and Jack and Ted are probably going to show up in other stuff.

[@keanelimusic]

The transformation scene with the camera focused on Elsa was brilliant

[@professorkraft480]

In case you wanted to know: that lower right movie is my grandpa is a vampire.

[@ShaunCollege]

I loved the “cigarette burns” that appeared

[@GoetiaTV]

The whole look of it was really great. It had great grain and lighting. The shift to “technicolor”. I loved all the attention to those details.

[@crush41gb]

Points for getting that at the secret stash! TESD and Monster Madness!🤘

[@3dpprofessor]

8:55 Hey, James, do your friends call you "Angry Videogame Nerd"?

[@nocap4557]

This is by far my favorite Marvel project I’ve enjoyed in a while.

[@j.d.6915]

I think Elsa Bloodstone was a playable character in Marvel Ultimate Avengers 3.

[@TheDuke013]

The living mummy would be my next pick.

[@JCIce007]

I know almost nothing about Elsa Bloodstone, but I thought it odd that she looks so much like Jessica Jones in this.

[@AidilAfham]

The future of these classic monsters is how the recent Invisible Man should be. Updated but not in crazy overblown special effects spectacle, but a well made, small budget horror movie.

[@DanBull1_374]

Hit me up for your surprise package👉🎁👈Goodluck👍

[@allenlemus7994]

Can you do movie review of Prey (Predator movie)? That movie was awesome.

[@GinGojira]

I will get back to this video when I seen the movie in question however I like your idea with them bringing it back and making more movies into a share universe

[@kalzyoung]

I love that old school Universal monster vibe it had

[@spitt0110]

It would be a gift of marvel if they made 1 new monster movie each year following to keep the hype moving forward.

[@deryktenaro3336]

I think that the Bloodstone is this universe's Reality Stone. that's why it was the only thing in color until she claimed it's power at the end

[@Crackfest]

The Ulysses corpse scene reminds me of the Crypt Keeper. Especially with that humor.

[@zemowolfenstein9840]

Hopefully they make more Werewolf by Night content, or other characters like you mentioned.

[@makebake4094]

Dude this guy's looks like he never ages 😂. I've seen his videos on and off apparently over 10 years 😳

[@CommandoKnight200]

9:41 You know this effect wouldn't look out of place in those old school/monster movies you discussed in the past. 😇😇

[@michaelscriver5395]

Is he related to nick Cassell from Halloween

[@littleazzyhaven]

I’m always excited to see James do Marvel content. I reaaally wanna see him do a series of Marvel content!

[@patrickx9865]

A were-jack russel terrier would be cool

[@rog2224]

The 'modern' design of the labyrinth owed a lot to Casablanca (1942), Beau Geste (1939), and a fair bit of German cinema of the 1920s.

[@SketchyStudio]

YES!! I wanted him to cover this so badly!

[@memesouls8653]

The thing I loved about the original Universal monster movies from the 30s 40s and 50s was the fact you basically could watch most of them without having prior knowledge to their predecessors. I get some people might have issues with the continuity of those films, but I feel like with careful planning a studio could easily pull off a cinematic universe that didn’t require you to remember every single aspect of the last 20+ movies/shows in order to gain a somewhat decent understanding of what was going on. I wish Marvel would treat all of its films as more standalone projects (besides actual direct sequels such as Iron Man 1-2 etc.). I mean you can throw in other characters or storylines but I feel like Marvel just does it in such a expositional dump that it just feels like you missed everything that was important. Natural and organic integration is really what they need to work on.

[@damienthetexasian6827]

The bad joke was a call to the Cryptkeeper from Tales from the Crypt

[@blazingonyx9252]

It would be nice if Marvel got into more classic horror content

[@cavemangrind]

100% spot on. This review was more enjoyable to watch than the movie was.

[@gearnshaw31]

Monster Madness 😍 I'm happy you've looked at this one, genuinely enjoyed this but again more on the second look 😊 Jack Russel's werewolf form immediately reminded of the classic Universal look which was cool 😊 enjoyed your review once again James

[@j-rodst4931]

Probably the best thing Disney + has done

[@agofficial1]

I didn’t know what to expect from WBN but I must say props to Marvel, curious to see how they bring them back in the bigger movies

[@bumblebee6090]

Have you heard of the Transformers rise of Unicron fan film yes it's happening

[@zonesproductions]

I really hope future marvel stories allow for this type of stylised feel. It really takes a risk compared to the usual fair.