Werewolf By Night Reaction & Review | Marvel Studios & Disney+

[@py16667]

Actually the smoke makes sense, they’re burning hair essentially, that’s attention to detail right there

[@jthomann71]

Let's take a moment to appreciate a werewolf named Jack Russell. He's the best goodest boy.

[@maddwitch]

Gael literally had me tearing up at the cage scene. His Jack felt so vulnerable in that moment.

[@MarvelConnoisseur]

Seeing Man Thing get a proper live action debut made me love this special even more. Of course I absolutely loved Jack and I loved all the references to the classic monster movies from Universal. Also, if you guys are interested here’s some background on Man Thing: Man Thing (real name Theodore “Ted” Sallis) burns people at his touch because when he senses people are afraid it makes him experience a sense of pain and he goes to snuff it out. When he finds the source of it, he touches it and the source burns at his touch. Although if the person stops being afraid Man Thing secretes a mucus type substance that stops the burning. Man Thing also guards a gateway to the Nexus of All Realities in the Everglades Swamp. The Nexus of All Realities basically allows you to travel the Multiverse which is what Man Tbing has done on several occasions when he was a part of the Thunderbolts when Luke Cage led the team. Here’s some reading recommendations if you’re interested: - Savage Tales #1 (first appearance) - Astonishing Tales (1970) 12-13 - Fear (1972) 11-19 - Man-Thing (1974) 1-22 - Giant-Size Man-Thing (1974) 1-3 - Incredible Hulk (1968) 197-198 - Marvel Team-Up (1972) 68 - Marvel Two-in-One (1974) 43 - Man-Thing (1979) 1-11 - Doctor Strange (1974) 41 - Giant-Size Man-Thing (1974) 4-5 - Monsters Unleashed (1973) 5, 8-9 - Rampaging Hulk (1977) 7 - Adventure into Fear (1972) #10-19 - Micronauts #7 - Infernal Man Thing (2012) #1-3 - Howling Commandos of S.H.I.E.L.D.(2015) #1-6 - Man Thing Vol. 5 (2017) #1-5 - Weapon H #3-12 - Thunderbolts (2006) #144-158, 161-164, 167, 169 - Dark Avengers #174, & #176-183

[@MrNathansdad]

To me, the part I really loved was Jack's shadow puppet transformation into his werewolf form. Bravo!!!

[@kvoltti]

done in camera

[@mermaidmelodies1492]

So many of those shots were almost exactly like the drawings by Mike Ploog from the original comics run. Also did you catch the Homage to "An American Werewolf in London" when Jack is partially lying on his back in the crypt, in a pose similar to David in that other film during his transformation. So Cool!

[@Mugiwara555]

I love this special so much it reminds me of my childhood "tales from the crypt" I hope they make more of this

[@rhaenyralikesyoutube6289]

Agreed. I almost wanted the Crypt Keeper to narrate the intro.

[@byroniasmaximus924]

I noticed the stepmom said "Elsa you let him go!" and also the guards looked suspiciously like the TVA guards from Loki.

[@wesmindo5729]

This was the most amazing MCU content we got in a long while. Man-Thing is absolutely stunning and I can't wait to see more of him in the MCU. 👏

[@shawnloging8649]

Gael Garcia was so great. I loved his performance of Arthur in Station Eleven and seeing him in that role was incredible.

[@jamesmayes4351]

Would love to see Marvel release this one night only for theaters on Halloween.

[@alexkramerblogs]

Apparently down in L.A. they released a one night, double feature event with this special, and the Halloween episode of WandaVision.

[@TheLouis1973]

Laura Donnelly is in a show called the Nevers. I forgot how beautiful and awesome she is.

[@rubaiyat300]

That's where I had seen her before...thanks!

[@extremepower5765]

😏

[@SunLollyandRainbows]

Gael García Bernal won Golden Globes award for Mozart in the Jungle. He is a very good actor, he's characters are always very human and relatable.

[@aisarikka]

Since you enjoyed Laura Donnelly as Elsa Bloodstone, you should see her in The Nevers, which is a great spec-fic/sci-fi in itself as well. She's brilliant in it and you can see why she was cast in the role as Elsa from there.

[@TraXlem]

yessss the Nevers is so underrated. from concept to performance

[@flybriur]

@Rick King 22 It is a great show. It's too bad Joss Whedon is a toxic ass.

[@rhaenyralikesyoutube6289]

She was awesome in Outlander as well as Jaime Fraser's younger sister.

[@flybriur]

Gael Garcia Bernal was in Mozart in the Jungle, which was an English speaking role. He was fantastic in it. Definitely a series worth watching.

[@mesajarjarbinks9747]

It’s a shame it got cancelled when they were really finding their niche, but those three seasons were great.

[@garricksmalley1733]

As a person who picked up the WWbN as they were released to the corner store between school and home the only reason I was going to watch this show was because I wanted to see how badly they were going to mess up my favorite character. I fricking love this! I don't even care about the changes they made to Jack or Man-thing. I would love to see an ongoing WWbN and Man-Thing series. Nerdy: I too became a child. I can not tell you how happy I was to see Man-Thing, I had no idea he would be here and the way Jack said Ted killed me. Clarus: I am glad you enjoyed it.

[@ghlmk5931]

This was unexpected. Honestly I started watching because of all the KZbin reaction videos coming up on my feed. My first thought was “isn’t Michael Giachino a composer? But this was wonderfully directed and so many details honoring old styles of filmmaking. It was the perfect length, too. And it appears that it was rewarding for comic book readers, but welcoming to those who are totally unfamiliar with the source like me. Loved your reactions.

[@beethewizard]

It was so cool seeing Man-Thing. Excellent special presentation will done Marvel! I really loved your reactions by the way.

[@wtimmins]

As someone who finds a lot of movies too long and tv shows too short, I was thrilled with this; it was ... just... right. Good pacing, good length, just right.

[@fxbear]

Loved the Universal monster call backs. This was wonderful

[@dlweiss]

Hell yes! This film is a total DELIGHT, and I agree that it was precisely the length that it needed to be - no bloat, no lag, just lean and crisp. :)

[@Alex-tq1qr]

When Marvel does it well...they do it spectacularly! My god...this is insane. Another thing: Michael Giacchino needs a feature length film. Yeah. 11/10

[@NadeemShekh-uy9zn]

Yes I'd love it if Michael Giacchino made a full 2 hour long black and white theatrical film based on characters like the Legion of Monsters or the Midnight Sons

[@craigvancil4410]

How has there not been a Clarus, Elsa Bloodstone cosplay yet? I mean she looks just like her in the comics.

[@ClarusPolaris]

I’ll add it to the list 😅

[@NadeemShekh-uy9zn]

Yes

[@dylancole1910]

This is the best thing Marvel has done so far and I really hope they do more projects like this. I grew up on old movies like Wolfman and Dracula and it’s so refreshing to see it in this current day and age. I read somewhere that they did very little CGI, a lot of this was actually practical effects- if that’s true I’m even more obsessed and impressed. Love your energy dude.

[@chase5436]

I'm with Clarus. I'm not nostalgic for old movies or old horror, but this was amazing. Might go watch some older horror movies for halloween.

[@charmedoriginal5923]

Michael Giacchino did an amazing job of doing all of the musical scores for "Lost", for it's 6 season | 121 episode run.

[@stephenbrowning7639]

The monster no one seems to mention is Wendigo who is seen in the opening credits artwork fighting Alpha Flights Shaman. Great reaction.

[@ryadinstormblessed8308]

17:05 smut corner moment! [Sniff, sniff, sniff] "What are you doing?" "I need to remember you." "Does it work?" "... once." ... "Then help me get these pants off and I'll give you something to smell!"

[@rhaenyralikesyoutube6289]

😂😂😂Cheesy Wattpad werewolf mate story in the works for sure.

[@Neoqpa]

@21:30 Am I the only one finding the "Elsa! you let it go!" phrase funny? On all the reacions I've seen no one seems to notice this line.

[@rhaenyralikesyoutube6289]

😁😁😂😂

[@wasgreg]

It is very funny now that you pointed it out. Having only watched Frozen once and not having a child wishing me to put it on 34/7, I missed the reference.,

[@Akitsunesceilingfan]

The co-host’s maniacal laughter throughout the reaction was the cherry on top of this wonderful Special.

[@spacechampi0n]

I accidentally watched this in Spanish with English subtitles. I thought "hmm, bold choice!" but it worked!

[@kvoltti]

two amazing fact, the Man Thing was a practical costume with CGI enhancement and the shadow transformation scene was all done in camera

[@wolfman-up7dh]

As someone who became disillusioned with Marvel a long time ago, this was very refreshing. The willingness to commit to the style was really appreciated. It didn't feel like a "Marvel Studios version of-" early 20th Century horror.

[@officialrockstarstephen]

When Nerdy said Clarus was in a horror short. It sounded like he said horror shirt because I was in the next room and chuckled, "Is Clarus in a film just in an Elvira shirt?" 😂 Love the reaction guys. I agree there's something about older movies from the period. I loved the old horror, romance and noir movies growing up. Hoping that they do more of this style. Also, Heard a rumor Sam Raimi is directing Blade now, which would fit.

[@angelestrada9552]

Fun facts about the Werewolf by Night 1. the monster pictures in the beginning, you could see the wendigo from the x men comics 2. In the hallway of the entrance when Jack walking into the living room, you could see the supposed Gorr the God Butcher or what he supposedly to look like, the tendril alien killed by vikings similar to the comics. 3. The makeup that Jack Russell on his face is the same makeup style from Coco and he was in Coco too.

[@badplay156]

This is practically perfect. The use of the music was phenomenal. I really liked your expressions when watching this. Excellent reaction.

[@PrinceIMC]

So Clarus needs to cosplay as comic book Elsa Bloodstone now right?

[@ClarusPolaris]

Let me add it to the list 😜

[@watsondavis5696]

I had some concerns going into this, but... omg... This was AMAZING! I've been waiting for you guys to react to it because I knew this would hit a lot of David's buttons.

[@MannyNCF]

“Uh oh. David Bowies coming 😂😂😂

[@jeffkrug9045]

Best Marvel property to come out in years. My only complaint is I wanted more. Very excited to see where Marvel goes with their obscure monsters. Hopefully someday we get a Midnight Sons movie

[@amandadougherty6615]

I loved The Wolf Man growing up, and I LOVED this. Honestly blown away by the creativity, and this was such a fun watch. Outside of Wanda Vision, this is my favorite thing they’ve done in Phase 4. Well, Wanda Vision and Shang Chi. Loki is still very up there too, but this was just so different and unexpected!

[@Megaproductions302]

Fun fact, one of the writers of Wandavision did the screenplay for this film.

[@amandadougherty6615]

@@Megaproductions302 oh nice!

[@christaylor9929]

I loved this SO much! Bring on more of it, Marvel! 🙂

[@thebrickmaster4549]

The Warewolf transformation in the cage reminded me of some of those old Frankenstein transformations with all the shadows of the monster lit up by the flashes of the lightning’⚡️I think that was probably my favourite part other then Laura Donnelly’s slick moves in the fight scenes’

[@tobi-wanrodriguez1497]

Gael Garcia Bernal steals the show in Mozart in the Jungle!! 100% definitely watch it!

[@FullSheetmetalAlchemist]

Kevin Feige said this opens up some major things for this phase. Do you think we'll see something like the Midnight Suns with all the 'supernatural' heroes we've been seeing?

[@athenacooper3130]

They're not actually burn outs, they're "reel change" markers. Before digital, films were generally broken into 1000' reels played on alternating projectors. Because silent and talkies had a different number of frames per second, reels lasted a different length for each (aprox. 15 minutes for silents and 11 minutes for talkies). The first marker signaled when the protectionist should start the next projector, the second indicated when they'd shut off the lamp of the first projector and turn on the second. Done properly and the audience would never even realize the change happened. Interestingly, this show used silent film timing, and the pace was uneven, implying about a minute to minute-and-a-half "lost" footage that I suspect will be referenced in some later project.

[@wasgreg]

👍👍👍👍👍

[@JosephDuenas]

Once again, you guys did not fail to entertain with this insightful reaction video. Werewolves have always been my favorite movie monster, but Werewolf by Night was not a comic I read as a kid (it was a lotta bit before my time). I am so pleased with Marvel’s screen rendition. I am totally a fan now.

[@ricardoortiz4870]

I like to point out that Jack Russell actor Gael Garcia Bernal also did the voice of Hector Rivera in Coco.

[@nighthiker]

It's funny you said that, because they actually just had this as one of the secret showings at this year's Fantastic Fest. ;) But yeah, this was probably the best thing on Phase 4 so far. Not a very high bar, to be sure, but still. Cheers!

[@charmedoriginal5923]

I'm soooooooo happy you reacted to this David & Claroos. Can't wait until tomorrow.

[@ciaranmcsavvy7565]

So good, I just wish it had been 20minutes longer. It was rated 16+ in Europe at least which made me very happy, hopefully a sign of more grown up marvel to come. Blade needs 16+ at least same with Deadpool and in an ideal world Daredevil

[@jasonfarley9025]

The difference between the two of you in this reaction is GLORIOUS!

[@jasonfarley9025]

I love how happy this made, both of you but especially, you Nerdy!

[@ExUSSailor]

We already have Moon Knight, and, Blade is on the way. This gives us Elsa, Jack, and, Man-Thing. PLEASE be setting up Midnight Sons!

[@wasgreg]

I wouldn't mind seeing the Brit vampire slayer in something as well. Always enjoyed Union Jack cameos.

[@joshuaclaywilliams6141]

there was a dvd version of the 2017 film "Logan" that's completely black in white. But I think it only came with a very select few copies of dvd versions as a bonus disc

[@NadeemShekh-uy9zn]

Yeah Logan Noir

[@samfisher6606]

If all the Marvel Special Presentations have this quality, sign me up! I loved it! I love the wholesome ending! I think it’s the best thing Marvel has put out in 2022 and might be my second favorite Phase 4 project next to Shang-Chi. I wanted it to be a 2 hour movie. I love that this had no connection to the wider MCU outside of that shot of the OG Avengers at the beginning. I loved the chemistry between Jack & Elsa and Jack & Ted. I love Ted. I love that Jack just went in there to save his buddy. And I love that this isn't the first time he's had to do this for Ted. I think he is my new favorite MCU character. It didn't really scare me though but I don't know if it was supposed to. My only gripe really is Jack's face paint didn't contrast enough. It was hard to see in black and white. And I was hoping for another Blade tease in an end credit scene.

[@Megaproductions302]

The next special is this December and it is The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday special which will be a short film like this but it’s all done by James Gunn and will be the final Phase 4 project.

[@Serryy]

I really loved the painting of Thor killing Gorr in the comic. Proper Gorr look too, not just grey Christian Bale.

[@mickeymouse7726]

Yeah that was a cool easter egg

[@xaviertrujillo9875]

My favorite moment was watching Ted go from Cthullu to Snuffalufagus in the blink of an eye

[@TheLouis1973]

I was totally expecting this to suck. I was wrong. I loved it!

[@chrisd7047]

Elsa's been taking swordsmanship lessons from Geralt.

[@chrispittman8854]

"Rocket" and "Groot" in the maze? You were close.

[@DanHosler]

7:36 Funny you say Groot and Rocket because they have met Man Thing in the old Disney Xd Guardians show

[@kevinhansen8211]

I have hope that this will not be the first Marvel special presentation short, there are many characters in the comics that don't really fit into the MCU movie format that could be introduced like this. Not necessarily monster types either, mid level heroes and villains that typically appeared in the smaller marvel books like team-up and spotlight. It would be great to see heroes like Machine Man, Tigra, and Wonder Man.

[@jasonfarley9025]

I think they could have added 20 minutes of the various hunters, hunting Man-Thing. But, other than that, I 100% agree that this was basically as long as you want to tell this story.

[@chrisphoui]

If you wanna see you wanna see Gael Garcia Bernal in an English speaking role, I strongly suggest Mozart in the Jungle. He won a Golden Globe for his role in that show.

[@jasonfarley9025]

Can I just say, I WANT that garden!

[@samfisher6606]

There is a clear shot of Man-Thing in the trailer. What Elsa Bloodstone comics did you read? Can you recommend a title?

[@NerdyNightly]

Definitely missed him in the trailer so he was a nice surprise here! As for comics check out Warren Ellis' Nextwave. I really liked it!

[@samfisher6606]

@@NerdyNightly what is that spider technique you mentioned?

[@PrinceIMC]

Her first series was pretty good too and the recent run of Deadpool where he was King of the Monsters she shows up in it too. After Nextwave which was already mentioned of course.

[@WinterOnTheWeb]

This episode should be called "Nerdy's Nerdgasms" *grin* Super reactions!!

[@heartflame503]

Nostalgia ! .. in my uni days in our student house we(12 of us !!) all gathered to watch Sunday night horrors ! Lots of laughter at the B grade horror movies !! Wonderful bonding and de-stressing time after a long week of studying !

[@Jinzo05]

I want this to be the direction Blade will go. I'm already picturing Elsa, Man-Thing and Werewolf by night on Midnight Sons.

[@Megaproductions302]

And Strange, Moon Knight and Black Knight.

[@johnsantos507]

@@Megaproductions302 And Blade and Ghost Rider.

[@qboz23]

you can have blood in black and white and its not as gory as it would be in color so they can be as bloody as they want

[@biscuitninja]

Looking for The Midnight Sons team up... Ghost Rider, Blade, Morbius, Doctor Strange, Magik, Wolverine and Werewolf By Night (and more).

[@NerdyNightly]

Thats a Billion $ lineup

[@mickeymouse7726]

I hope marvel makes a black and white manthing origin story film or a full 2 hour movie based on characters like the legion of monsters or the Midnight Sons

[@Alex-tq1qr]

Ah, yes. You said it, too. Hire Michael for Blade!

[@jasondavid3969]

So glad to see you both enjoyed this, rather than being all stroppy and whiney! 😜😂Lol I loved this visually and musically so good. Your faces when the marvel intro changed! 😜😂 Cant wait to see more jack ted and elsa. Bring on midnight sons and a good version of morbius! 😜 Laura donnelly (elsa) is real good in the Nevers, you should def check that out, but go in blind😜😂😎🇬🇧

[@jasondavid3969]

@Rick King 22 yeah really good the next 6 episodes to complete season 1 should be comin sometime next year! 😜🇬🇧

[@jasondavid3969]

@Rick King 22 dont forget Buffy! 😜😂🇬🇧Lol

[@angelbedolla347]

Smoke came from the burned hair.

[@JoshuaJonesTheKpoppingPanda]

The game I played discovering Elsa Bloodstone was Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3

[@dm_dude]

You could actually see Man-Thing in the d23 trailer for a brief second

[@richardb6260]

There was a shot of Manthing in the trailer. But it's good for the reaction that you missed it.

[@NadeemShekh-uy9zn]

I can't wait for the Midnight Sons crossover

[@supernovaskies5044]

Does anyone know what the tattoo on Nerdy's arm says? At like 10:12 I know it’s Elvish but I can’t read it I’m a dwarf

[@deanmaynard8256]

Have you got the link to that short film?

[@badplay156]

For more horror Disney Marvel based. See the series Helstrom, based on both Damian Helstrom (Son of Satan) and his sister Satana

[@powerpanda557]

What’s the old technique for the spiders?

[@manleychenoweth8144]

If that first kill with the "hand" crossbow had been in a Schwarzenegger film, would he have quipped "quit shooting yourself"?

[@Jackosaurus01]

Half Dinosaur 🦖, Half Truck 🛻 and all Awesome with Dreamworks Dinotrux!

[@justarandomveryintelligent8934]

They did and they didn't hide Man-thing in the trailer. He is in at max 3 frames. very easy to Miss

[@VerticalBlank]

Another KZbinr pointed out that the David Bowie hunter has a definite Githyanki vibe going on, for all you D&Ders. Can't disagree.

[@itss_nattyj]

Are you two watching/reacting to the Interview with a Vampire series (AMC+)? It’s fantastic and would love to see your reactions to the episodes so far.

[@AlbionOfAvalon55]

oh look a homage to Tales from the Crypt, the corpse that is

[@Blinkptx]

It was good, but definitely not the best thing in phase four for me. Maybe somewhere in the middle. I've enjoyed phase four so even the stuff lower on my list I enjoyed. I was pleasantly surprised by this. Look forward to seeing these characters again.

[@alanfoxman5291]

Also reminds me of the old Marvel One Shots

[@jasonfarley9025]

"It's MAN THING!" - *visible confusion*

[@thepipepperguy]

Perrin should see his barber!

[@roywiggs7541]

Nerdy Shakespeare in love he's very good in that as well

[@stephenbrowning7639]

Come Marvel Give us a Night Shift movie. We're getting most of the original members, might as well get their own movie.

[@NadeemShekh-uy9zn]

Night shift would be cool but I want a Legion of Monsters movie

[@stephenbrowning7639]

@@NadeemShekh-uy9zn you could be on point, damn I didn't even think of them. We have every player (of one vertion) already in screen. That would be excellent. But I still want to see WWBN team with Moonknight

[@NadeemShekh-uy9zn]

@@stephenbrowning7639 yeah I'd love to see Oscar Issac and Gael Garcia Bernal in a film together like a crossover Midnight sons movie

[@alanfoxman5291]

I alsonwondered ifbyhe Sasquatch in the drawing might have a tie in to Alpha Flight and the mutants.

[@balantor]

In official MCU timeline, it show latest

[@corporealghoul]

I'm right there with ya. I was not expecting to like this. I hate scary movies. But this wasnt scary. Just campy horror stuff and I had a blast watching it.

[@chukasssss]

But Man-Thing wasn’t hidden in the trailer 😭😭😭

[@tahjmccarthy8722]

Fun fact this was filmed in 12 days 😊