Werewolf 2019
"Liberation was just the beginning..."
Directed by Adrian Panek, *Werewolf* (2019) plunges viewers into the haunting aftermath of World War II with a chilling blend of horror and historical drama.
Director: Adrian Panek
Cast
Frequently Asked Questions
What is *Werewolf* (2019) about?
*Werewolf* (2019) unfolds in the uneasy calm of 1945, where a group of war-traumatized children find themselves sheltering in an abandoned palace under the care of a former inmate. Their fragile recovery is violently interrupted by starving, feral former camp guards who stalk the surrounding woods, forcing the children to confront a fresh horror that challenges their faith in safety and humanity.
Who directed *Werewolf*?
*Werewolf* was directed by Adrian Panek, a filmmaker known for blending historical drama with psychological horror.
Who stars in *Werewolf*?
The film features Nicolas Przygoda, Kamil Polnisiak, and Sonia Mietielica in leading roles, joined by Werner Daehn and Danuta Stenka.
Is *Werewolf* (2019) worth watching?
As a horror film rooted in historical trauma, *Werewolf* delivers a tense, atmospheric experience that lingers long after the credits roll. While it may not suit casual horror fans, its unique blend of war drama and supernatural terror makes it a compelling watch for those seeking something darker and more original.
How long is *Werewolf*?
*Werewolf* runs for 88 minutes.
About Werewolf (2019) — A Dark Fairy Tale of Post-War Horror and Survival
Directed by Adrian Panek, *Werewolf* (2019) plunges viewers into the haunting aftermath of World War II with a chilling blend of horror and historical drama. Set in the summer of 1945, the film follows Hanka, a former prisoner, as she oversees a fragile sanctuary for eight children recently freed from the Gross-Rosen concentration camp. Their fragile peace is shattered when they're forced to confront a new terror—feral former camp guards, released by the SS and now roaming the surrounding forests in a desperate, cannibalistic hunt for survival. The abandoned palace that shelters them becomes both a refuge and a prison, its walls unable to shield them from the primal, lurking evil outside.
As tensions rise and trust erodes, the children must grapple with the lingering scars of their past while facing a threat that blurs the line between monster and man. Panek crafts a tense, atmospheric nightmare where the horrors of war refuse to stay buried, blending psychological dread with visceral scares. *Werewolf* is a gripping exploration of survival, trauma, and the thin veil separating civilization from savagery.