Blu-Ray Review: MODELS VS. WEREWOLVES (2026)

 

MODELS VS. WEREWOLVES

Directed by:  Danny Draven

Distributed by:  Full Moon Features

  Full Moon Features has been a staple of my love of horror movies for so many years.  I remember being blown away with the first PUPPET MASTER in 1989.   Full Moon has been entertaining us for over 30 years, and they continue to entertain new audiences every year.   

  One of their newest features is MODELS VS. WEREWOLVES which premieres on DVD and Blu-Ray on October 13th.   I had the privilege of screening this film earlier this year at Texas Frightmare Weekend and it was a crowd favorite for sure!  

 I was interested to see what a 2nd viewing at home did for me, and I was not disappointed.  In fact, I think I actually enjoyed it the 2nd time around even more.  I definitely picked up on some things I missed upon my first viewing.   One such things was the opening credits.  The actresses are introduced by billboard and print ads.  Pay attention to what they are advertising and some of the wording that is on their posters for a good laugh.  

  I think with a title like MODELS VS. WEREWOLVES you know what to expect going in to the film.  You are not getting a serious horror movie here.  You are getting a horror comedy that balances both genres perfectly.    There is tons of blood and gore in this film, but it's balanced with some hilarious characters and dialog.    There were quite a few laugh out loud moments in between the Werewolves tearing the Models apart.  

 Speaking of tearing the Models apart, my only real issue the first time I saw this film was the CG blood splatter.   I would have liked to have seen more practical effects.  I will say, though, that knowing about the CG blood going into this viewing, it was a less of a distraction for me and didn't bother me nearly as much the first time.  Plus, there is quite a bit of practical effects as well to go along with the CG.  They actually balance it and intertwine it very well.  

  Overall, MODELS VS. WEREWOLVES is an extremely fun film.   It's pretty low budget, and from listening to the commentary track I learned it was shot in 5 days!   Pretty impressive!  One thing that can completely ruin a low budget film like this is the acting, but I am happy to report that the acting was excellent.  All the Models did an amazing job, and looked like they had as much fun making the film as it was to watch it!

  Oh, I guess I can't finish my review without mentioning the small role played by legendary actress Dee Wallace.  She had a great part and has a hilarious scene where she gets in a fist fight with a werewolf!  It's something everyone should see!  

  MODELS VS. WEREWOLVES will be released October 13th on DVD and Blu-Ray and contain the following Special Features:

• *  DIRECTOR'S COMMENTARY
• *  ORIGINAL TRAILER
• *  BEHIND THE SCENES
• *  CHARLES BAND CAST SCREENING INTRO

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Movie Review: MODELS VS. WEREWOLVES (2026)

 

MODELS VS. WEREWOLVES

Directed by:  Danny Draven

Distributed by:  Full Moon Empire

 If you are a fan of Full Moon Films, you are going to love their newest feature!  I had the privilege of attending the world premiere of MODELS VS. WEREWOLVES at this year's Texas Frightmare Weekend on May 23rd.   I am a huge fan of Full Moon, so I was expecting something really fun with this one.  I am happy to say that it did not disappoint.  In fact, it was even more fun and entertaining than I had hoped for!!  

 Now don't get me wrong, if you are not familiar with the films from Full Moon,  you aren't going to see an Oscar winning film by any means, but that is ok.  That is not what Full Moon strives for.  They just put out fun and entertaining films they know their fans will love and they hit a home run with this one!  Here is the basic plot of the film from IMDb.com:

Five young models go to an Airbnb in the woods for a full moon that comes once every five hundred years. What starts off as the perfect girl's trip quickly becomes a nightmare as a pack of ancient werewolves are awoken by the new moon.

 Again, this was such a fun film.  The Werewolf effects were done really well, with a nice blend of CG and practical effects.   The acting was actually really good,  and the dialog was so much fun.  This is definitely a horror/comedy, and the comedy did not disappoint!  It was fun watching in a big crowd of people and hearing everyone's reactions.   This was also one of Full Moon's gorier films, with lots of blood being spewed thanks to the werewolves.   Now I will say the blood effects were a little too CG heavy for my liking, but that didn't keep  me from enjoying this film at all.     Also, I must note that legendary horror actress Dee Wallace makes a small, yet hilarious appearance in this film, and she really holds her own against one of the werewolves!   I really want to say what happens, but I don't want to spoil it, but let's just say it drew a huge laugh and applause from the audience! 

 Horror fans will love this as well as comedy fans.  There is really something for everyone in this latest release from Full Moon!

Check out the trailer for MODELS VS. WEREWOLVES!

MODELS VS. WEREWOLVES will be streaming soon, so keep your eyes out for it!  This is one you won't want to miss!

Blu-ray Review: MARK OF THE WEREWOLF (2025)

MARK OF THE WEREWOLF

Written & Directed by:  Dennis Vincent

Distributed by:  DVF

  Back in November, I reviewed an independent horror film called RAGE OF THE MUMMY from writer/director Dennis Vincent.   You can find that review here.   It was a surprisingly good film, made by someone you could tell had a passion for the horror genre.   Vincent's latest film is MARK OF THE WEREWOLF.   You could tell that Mr. Vincent tried to go bigger with this film, but it still has that passionate feel about it.  Here is the basic plot from the DVF website:

 Brooke Meadows, a fashion model and actress from New York City, sets out on a photoshoot in the country where things take an unexpected and sobering turn in this unique and highly original werewolf movie.

  One thing I loved about RAGE OF THE MUMMY, was it's family friendly feel to it.  That film was tame enough to show to kids of all ages, and was a great introduction into horror.  This time around, we are treated to a more grown up type horror film.  This one is not for the kiddos!   MARK OF THE WEREWOLF has a lot of great gore, and what looked to me like all practical effects.   There is also some brief nudity and a sex scene, although it's very tame.  I am just pointing these out since they are so different from Vincent's previous film. 

  Once again Director Dennis Vincent creates a film that feels like you're watching a comic book, like something out of the pages of Creepshow.   The use of colors in the film is something that popped out immediately,  he has a very cool style to his films.   The creature effects are pretty good, especially for a low budget independent film.  

  Overall this is a fun werewolf film, but just when I thought it was going to end being your typical werewolf film, the film spins out of control with a crazy twist ending that I never saw coming!   I won't go into that anymore, as I don't want to ruin the surprise, but it is worth checking out for sure!   

  Needless to say, I am a big fan of Mr. Vincent's films and look forward to any future projects he does!   

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