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Werewolf (1997): cast, story & where to watch

1997 · Film · ★ 2.2

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Released in 1997, Werewolf is a horror film directed by Tony Zarindast, running about 99 minutes. “REST IN... BEAST” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. After an archaeological team in Arizona unearths a werewolf skeleton and one of them develops symptoms of lycanthropy before dying, the dig's foreman, Yuri, tries to infect other townspeople as an experiment. When a science writer named Paul takes up residence in the town to cover the dig and develops a romantic interest in a female team member, Yuri makes Paul his next target.

Who’s in it. Werewolf stars Jorge Rivero as Yuri, Richard Lynch as Noel, Federico Cavalli as Paul Niles and Adrianna Miles as Natalie Burke, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 2.2/10, Werewolf has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on IndiePix Unlimited Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Werewolf page.

If you liked it. Fans of Werewolf tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Werewolf (1997)?
In US, Werewolf is available to stream on IndiePix Unlimited Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Werewolf worth watching?
Werewolf holds an audience score of 2.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Werewolf?
Werewolf stars Jorge Rivero, Richard Lynch, Federico Cavalli, Adrianna Miles and Joe Estevez.
When was Werewolf released?
Werewolf was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.