The Bray Road Beast (2018)

October Challenge Day 6

Happy Harvest Moon!!

In celebration, I dove into a collection of werewolf films, recently. I'm picking this one to post a review about, for a couple of reasons. 

But first! Please do not mistake this one for The Beast of Bray Road (2005). I talked about that one already and and still find it hilariously entertaining. There also appears to be a new film, released recently, as a horror comedy.  

No, I want to talk about this one:

The Bray Road Beast

This is a documentary! It's the story of how the beast rather became a legend - how the flames of rumor and evidence stoked publications and made locals take a second look over their shoulder.

As a werewolf story fan I can't turn any away from any of them, even the cringe ones, which makes this one refreshing because it's just a respectfully made look into the lore. 

I'm a believer that people really saw *something*. It's hard to wrap my mind around creatures such as these actually existing but you know, there's some strange ass shit out there. 

So if you're settling into a chill evening and not in the mood for a slasher or haunted house, check this one out. 

And or alternatively, some other werewolf films I've seen recently:

Werewolves (2024): a nice go at recreating the practical effects of Dog Soldiers (which I LOVE), but overall a meh from me. This story follows a disease outbreak where people, on one night of the year, turn into werewolves if they are in the moonlight. So hunker down or get slaughtered. BUT, there are scientists out there frighting for the cure and from the devil hounds.

Again, a win for me for the effects. The rest .... entertaining.

Scream of the Wolf (1974): This is for all those who are looking to settle into some classic '70s made-for-TV delicious trash. Do not expect to see transformations or bloody conflict. Do expect to smell the cigarette smoke and polyester from your screen. 

Werewolf of London (1935): This one is fun!! With some very hilarious moments, which I shared on my TikTok. Cute, quirky, classic, this is a perfect film for the non Very scary fans and recommended for a crisp night in. The story follows a scientist who scienced too much in a ended up turning himself into a werewolf. 

I watched these films through various platforms. Use the Find It! Watch It! links on Horror Habit's side bar to see where else can find all these howling good time features.