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Dire Wolf 2009

★ 5.213 votes87 min📅 2009-09-25

"When A Failed Experiment Breathes Terror"

In "Dire Wolf (2009)", director Fred Olen Ray crafts a tense horror thriller centered on a genetically engineered terror that tears through a peaceful countryside.

Director: Fred Olen Ray

Cast

Maxwell Caulfield
Maxwell Caulfield
Sheriff Parker
Steven Lee Allen
Steven Lee Allen
Ed Reilly
Dawn Ann Billings
Dawn Ann Billings
Tina
Vince Cefalu
Vince Cefalu
Cooper
John L. Curtis
John L. Curtis
Connors
Angela Duffy
Jenny
Gil Gerard
Gil Gerard
Col. Hendry
Joe Gerety
General Peterson
Blake Cooper Griffin
Blake Cooper Griffin
Jim Martin
Summer Harlow
Sherry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dire Wolf (2009) about?

A genetically modified dire wolf-human hybrid escapes from a research facility and terrorizes a quiet rural town, forcing a sheriff, a game warden, and federal agents into a desperate hunt. The creature's brutal attacks escalate as the community realizes they're up against something far beyond human control.

Who directed Dire Wolf?

Fred Olen Ray directed this creature-horror film known for his work in low-budget genre cinema.

Who stars in Dire Wolf?

The cast includes Maxwell Caulfield, Steven Lee Allen, Dawn Ann Billings, Vince Cefalu, and John L. Curtis.

Is Dire Wolf (2009) worth watching?

For horror fans seeking a no-frills creature feature with solid suspense, "Dire Wolf (2009)" delivers a surprisingly effective bite. While not a blockbuster, its raw atmosphere and straightforward plot make it a decent late-night watch for genre enthusiasts.

How long is Dire Wolf?

The film runs 87 minutes.

About Dire Wolf (2009) — A Killer Hybrid Strikes in Rural Horror

In "Dire Wolf (2009)", director Fred Olen Ray crafts a tense horror thriller centered on a genetically engineered terror that tears through a peaceful countryside. When a monstrous half-human, half-dire wolf hybrid escapes from a secret lab, it unleashes a wave of brutal violence on the unsuspecting residents of a rural town. Sheriff Parker, an easygoing lawman, joins forces with a determined game warden and a pair of government agents to hunt down the beast before it claims more victims.

The film blends classic creature-feature suspense with the eerie atmosphere of isolated small-town life, where paranoia and primal fear take hold. As the creature's rampage escalates, the survivors must confront not only the beast but their own limits of courage and reason. "Dire Wolf (2009)" delivers a gritty, low-budget horror experience that leans into raw survival instincts and the unsettling unpredictability of nature gone wrong.