Jul 6, 2023

Is the British film industry terrible, or just very self-aware? This week, we dive into a pair of gruesome meta horrors from the United Kingdom. Scream of the Wolf (United Kingdom, 2022) is a throwback splatterfest combining old Hammer tropes, filmmaking stereotypes and a very hungry werewolf. Stalker (United Kingdom, 2022) locks a vain actress in a dingy elevator with her stalker, but is there a twist? We also preview Lithuania's first slasher flick and Lovecrafty body horror on the Porcupine River.

Scream of the Wolf: Motion Picture Terror Scale: 1.6. Quality: 3. Enjoyment: 4.

Stalker: MPTS: 3.5. Quality: 3.6. Enjoyment: 3.5

Articles mentioned in this episode:

"‘Scream of the Wolf’ Trailer – Indie Horror Movie Features an Impressive Practical Werewolf" by John Squires for Bloody Disgusting

"Wolf Manor Interview: Dominic Brunt – ‘It’s a very gory horror film, but there’s a lot of goodwill’." by Garry Arnot for Cinema Perspective

"Interview: Director Steve Johnson, Writer Chris Watt & Actor Stuart Brennan discuss new thriller ’Stalker’" by Kat Hughes for The Hollywood News