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The Number One Horror Comedy Of 2021, ‘Werewolves Within’, Is Out Now!

The winner for Best Indie at Hollywood Critics Association’s 2021 Midseason Awards and the best horror-comedy of the year, Werewolves Within is now in theaters and is available to rent everywhere! “After a proposed pipeline creates divisions within the small town of Beaverfield, and a snowstorm traps its residents together inside the local inn, newly arrived forest ranger Finn (Sam Richardson) and postal worker Cecily (Milana Vayntrub) must try to keep the peace and uncover the truth behind a mysterious creature that has begun terrorizing the community in Werewolves Within. Directed by Josh Ruben and written by Mishna Wolff, Werewolves Within stars Richardson, Vayntrub, George Basil, Sarah Burns, Michael Chernus, Catherine Curtain, Wayne Duvall, Harvey Guillén, Rebecca Henderson, Cheyenne Jackson, Michaela Watkins, and Glenn Fleshler. Werewolves Within, which we called “laugh-out-loud funny” and “a quick classic” in our review, is out now from IFC Midnight.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 2, 2021
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The Hair-Raising Horror-Comedy ‘Werewolves Within’ Is Now In Theaters

The hair-raising horror-comedy Werewolves Within is now howling in theaters nationwide and is a must-see! “After a proposed pipeline creates divisions within the small town of Beaverfield, and a snowstorm traps its residents together inside the local inn, newly arrived forest ranger Finn (Sam Richardson) and postal worker Cecily (Milana Vayntrub) must try to keep the peace and uncover the truth behind a mysterious creature that has begun terrorizing the community in Werewolves Within. Directed by Josh Ruben and written by Mishna Wolff, Werewolves Within stars Richardson, Vayntrub, George Basil, Sarah Burns, Michael Chernus, Catherine Curtain, Wayne Duvall, Harvey Guillén, Rebecca Henderson, Cheyenne Jackson, Michaela Watkins, and Glenn Fleshler. Werewolves Within, which we called “laugh-out-loud funny” and “a quick classic” in our review, opened in theaters on June 25, 2021, and will be available to rent everywhere on July 2, 2021, from IFC Midnight.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 25, 2021
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Movie Review: Werewolves Within (2021)

My dude Finn (Sam Richardson) has just taken on the role of forest ranger in Beaverfield… a rural town crucial to the plans of Sam Parker (Wayne Duvall), an oil tycoon that wants to run his pipe straight through B-field’s sweet spot! This has the populace at odds and on edge, and an encroaching storm and a growing number of dead bodies aren’t helping matters. Soon Finn and local mail-person Cecily (Milana Vayntrub) are balls deep in the murder biz as they try and suss out just who… or more precisely, what… is behind these savage attacks! I’ll say one thing about Werewolves Within… it sure as shit has a literal ass-load of heart! Every character, even the real shit-heels are presented as pretty damn likable… or ridiculous… or an unholy combination of the two, and the actors present truly give it everything they have (special shout out to leads Richardson and Vayntrub who have undeniable chemistry and miles of

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DanXIII
Jun 25, 2021
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New ‘Werewolves Within’ Clip Is Filled With Hair-Raising Action

Ahead of its arrival in theaters this June, we’ve got a brand new clip from the laugh-out-loud horror-comedy Werewolves Within that gives you a taste of the hair-raising action. “After a proposed pipeline creates divisions within the small town of Beaverfield, and a snowstorm traps its residents together inside the local inn, newly arrived forest ranger Finn (Sam Richardson) and postal worker Cecily (Milana Vayntrub) must try to keep the peace and uncover the truth behind a mysterious creature that has begun terrorizing the community in Werewolves Within. Directed by Josh Ruben and written by Mishna Wolff, Werewolves Within stars Richardson, Vayntrub, George Basil, Sarah Burns, Michael Chernus, Catherine Curtain, Wayne Duvall, Harvey Guillén, Rebecca Henderson, Cheyenne Jackson, Michaela Watkins, and Glenn Fleshler. Werewolves Within opens in theaters on June 25, 2021, followed by its release to rent anywhere on July 2, 2021, from IFC Midnight.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 19, 2021
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The New ‘Werewolves Within’ Trailer Will Leave You Howling With Laughter

After a proposed pipeline creates divisions within the small town of Beaverfield, and a snowstorm traps its residents together inside the local inn, newly arrived forest ranger Finn (Sam Richardson) and postal worker Cecily (Milana Vayntrub) must try to keep the peace and uncover the truth behind a mysterious creature that has begun terrorizing the community in Werewolves Within. We’ve got the new trailer for the movie directed by Josh Ruben and written by Mishna Wolff that’s part horror, part comedy and will leave you howling with laughter. Werewolves Within stars Richardson, Vayntrub, George Basil, Sarah Burns, Michael Chernus, Catherine Curtain, Wayne Duvall, Harvey Guillén, Rebecca Henderson, Cheyenne Jackson, Michaela Watkins, and Glenn Fleshler. I grew up near the same small town where we shot Werewolves Within. As a kid, I’d freak myself out, making up monster stories, running through the woods, pretending I was Chief Brody, fighting creatures in the brush (I LOVED Jaws — hell, I loved horror).

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 28, 2021
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New Horror Comedy ‘Werewolves Within’ Will Leave You Howling With Laughter

After a proposed pipeline creates divisions within the small town of Beaverfield, and a snowstorm traps its residents together inside the local inn, newly arrived forest ranger Finn (Sam Richardson) and postal worker Cecily (Milana Vayntrub) must try to keep the peace and uncover the truth behind a mysterious creature that has begun terrorizing the community in Werewolves Within. Directed by Josh Ruben and written by Mishna Wolff, Werewolves Within stars Sam Richardson, Milana Vayntrub, George Basil, Sarah Burns, Michael Chernus, Catherine Curtain, Wayne Duvall, Harvey Guillén, Rebecca Henderson, Cheyenne Jackson, Michaela Watkins, and Glenn Fleshler. I grew up near the same small town where we shot Werewolves Within. As a kid, I’d freak myself out, making up monster stories, running through the woods, pretending I was Chief Brody, fighting creatures in the brush (I LOVED Jaws — hell, I loved horror). That hometown experience, where neighbors knew your business (whether you liked it or not) is so much of

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 21, 2021
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Movie Adaptation Of “Werewolves Within” Game Hunts Down A 2021 Release Date

IFC Films has sunk its teeth into the modern-day werewolf whodunnit Werewolves Within starring Sam Richardson (“Veep”) and Milana Vayntrub of “This Is Us”. Directed by Josh Ruben (Scare Me), Werewolves Within was written by best-selling author Mishna Wolff (I’m Down), based on the virtual reality video game by Ubisoft. In the film, “After a proposed gas pipeline creates divisions within the small town of Beaverfield, and a snowstorm traps its residents together inside the local inn, newly arrived forest ranger FINN (Sam Richardson) and postal worker Cecily (Milana Vayntrub) must try to keep the peace and uncover the truth behind a mysterious creature that has begun terrorizing the community.” The ensemble cast also includes George Basil (Crashing), Sarah Burns (“Barry”), Michael Chernus (Tommy), Catherine Curtin (“Orange Is the New Black”), Wayne Duvall (The Hunt), Harvey Guillén (What We do in the Shadows), Rebecca Henderson (Russian Doll), Cheyenne Jackson (“30 Rock”), Michaela Watkins (Brittany Runs a Marathon), and Glenn Fleshler

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Feb 26, 2021
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‘Scare Me’ Premieres On Shudder October 1st !

Shudder has now released the horror-comedy Scare Me, the feature debut of writer-director Josh Ruben, to get you in the mood for Halloween. In the film, Fred (Josh Ruben, CollegeHumor), a frustrated copywriter, checks into a winter cabin to start his first novel. While jogging in the nearby woods, he meets Fanny (Aya Cash, “You’re The Worst” “The Boys”), a successful and smug young horror author who fuels his insecurities. During a power outage, Fanny challenges Fred to tell a scary story. As a storm sets in, they pass the time spinning spooky tales fueled by the tensions between them, and Fred is forced to confront his ultimate fear: Fanny is the better storyteller. The stakes are raised when they’re visited by a horror fan (Chris Redd, “Saturday Night Live”) who delivers levity (and a pizza) to the proceedings. “About the pleasures and perils of storytelling and the genre’s power to exorcise social demons, Scare Me is a clever and

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 1, 2020
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Friends Take A Stab At Scaring Each Other In Shudder’s ‘Scare Me’ Trailer

We’ve got the first trailer for Shudder’s upcoming horror-comedy Scare Me, the feature debut of writer-director Josh Ruben, arriving on the streaming service just ahead of Halloween. In the film, Fred (Josh Ruben, CollegeHumor), a frustrated copywriter, checks into a winter cabin to start his first novel. While jogging in the nearby woods, he meets Fanny (Aya Cash, “You’re The Worst” “The Boys”), a successful and smug young horror author who fuels his insecurities. During a power outage, Fanny challenges Fred to tell a scary story. As a storm sets in, they pass the time spinning spooky tales fueled by the tensions between them, and Fred is forced to confront his ultimate fear: Fanny is the better storyteller. The stakes are raised when they’re visited by a horror fan (Chris Redd, “Saturday Night Live”) who delivers levity (and a pizza) to the proceedings. “About the pleasures and perils of storytelling and the genre’s power to exorcise social demons, Scare Me

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 16, 2020

More from Josh Ruben

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The Number One Horror Comedy Of 2021, ‘Werewolves Within’, Is Out Now!

The winner for Best Indie at Hollywood Critics Association’s 2021 Midseason Awards and the best horror-comedy of the year, Werewolves Within is now in theaters and is available to rent everywhere! “After a proposed pipeline creates divisions within the small town of Beaverfield, and a snowstorm traps its residents together inside the local inn, newly arrived forest ranger Finn (Sam Richardson) and postal worker Cecily (Milana Vayntrub) must try to keep the peace and uncover the truth behind a mysterious creature that has begun terrorizing the community in Werewolves Within. Directed by Josh Ruben and written by Mishna Wolff, Werewolves Within stars Richardson, Vayntrub, George Basil, Sarah Burns, Michael Chernus, Catherine Curtain, Wayne Duvall, Harvey Guillén, Rebecca Henderson, Cheyenne Jackson, Michaela Watkins, and Glenn Fleshler. Werewolves Within, which we called “laugh-out-loud funny” and “a quick classic” in our review, is out now from IFC Midnight.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 2, 2021
Horror Fuel

The Hair-Raising Horror-Comedy ‘Werewolves Within’ Is Now In Theaters

The hair-raising horror-comedy Werewolves Within is now howling in theaters nationwide and is a must-see! “After a proposed pipeline creates divisions within the small town of Beaverfield, and a snowstorm traps its residents together inside the local inn, newly arrived forest ranger Finn (Sam Richardson) and postal worker Cecily (Milana Vayntrub) must try to keep the peace and uncover the truth behind a mysterious creature that has begun terrorizing the community in Werewolves Within. Directed by Josh Ruben and written by Mishna Wolff, Werewolves Within stars Richardson, Vayntrub, George Basil, Sarah Burns, Michael Chernus, Catherine Curtain, Wayne Duvall, Harvey Guillén, Rebecca Henderson, Cheyenne Jackson, Michaela Watkins, and Glenn Fleshler. Werewolves Within, which we called “laugh-out-loud funny” and “a quick classic” in our review, opened in theaters on June 25, 2021, and will be available to rent everywhere on July 2, 2021, from IFC Midnight.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 25, 2021
Horror Fuel

Movie Review: Werewolves Within (2021)

My dude Finn (Sam Richardson) has just taken on the role of forest ranger in Beaverfield… a rural town crucial to the plans of Sam Parker (Wayne Duvall), an oil tycoon that wants to run his pipe straight through B-field’s sweet spot! This has the populace at odds and on edge, and an encroaching storm and a growing number of dead bodies aren’t helping matters. Soon Finn and local mail-person Cecily (Milana Vayntrub) are balls deep in the murder biz as they try and suss out just who… or more precisely, what… is behind these savage attacks! I’ll say one thing about Werewolves Within… it sure as shit has a literal ass-load of heart! Every character, even the real shit-heels are presented as pretty damn likable… or ridiculous… or an unholy combination of the two, and the actors present truly give it everything they have (special shout out to leads Richardson and Vayntrub who have undeniable chemistry and miles of

Continue reading →
DanXIII
Jun 25, 2021
Horror Fuel

New ‘Werewolves Within’ Clip Is Filled With Hair-Raising Action

Ahead of its arrival in theaters this June, we’ve got a brand new clip from the laugh-out-loud horror-comedy Werewolves Within that gives you a taste of the hair-raising action. “After a proposed pipeline creates divisions within the small town of Beaverfield, and a snowstorm traps its residents together inside the local inn, newly arrived forest ranger Finn (Sam Richardson) and postal worker Cecily (Milana Vayntrub) must try to keep the peace and uncover the truth behind a mysterious creature that has begun terrorizing the community in Werewolves Within. Directed by Josh Ruben and written by Mishna Wolff, Werewolves Within stars Richardson, Vayntrub, George Basil, Sarah Burns, Michael Chernus, Catherine Curtain, Wayne Duvall, Harvey Guillén, Rebecca Henderson, Cheyenne Jackson, Michaela Watkins, and Glenn Fleshler. Werewolves Within opens in theaters on June 25, 2021, followed by its release to rent anywhere on July 2, 2021, from IFC Midnight.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 19, 2021
Horror Fuel

The New ‘Werewolves Within’ Trailer Will Leave You Howling With Laughter

After a proposed pipeline creates divisions within the small town of Beaverfield, and a snowstorm traps its residents together inside the local inn, newly arrived forest ranger Finn (Sam Richardson) and postal worker Cecily (Milana Vayntrub) must try to keep the peace and uncover the truth behind a mysterious creature that has begun terrorizing the community in Werewolves Within. We’ve got the new trailer for the movie directed by Josh Ruben and written by Mishna Wolff that’s part horror, part comedy and will leave you howling with laughter. Werewolves Within stars Richardson, Vayntrub, George Basil, Sarah Burns, Michael Chernus, Catherine Curtain, Wayne Duvall, Harvey Guillén, Rebecca Henderson, Cheyenne Jackson, Michaela Watkins, and Glenn Fleshler. I grew up near the same small town where we shot Werewolves Within. As a kid, I’d freak myself out, making up monster stories, running through the woods, pretending I was Chief Brody, fighting creatures in the brush (I LOVED Jaws — hell, I loved horror).

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 28, 2021
Horror Fuel

New Horror Comedy ‘Werewolves Within’ Will Leave You Howling With Laughter

After a proposed pipeline creates divisions within the small town of Beaverfield, and a snowstorm traps its residents together inside the local inn, newly arrived forest ranger Finn (Sam Richardson) and postal worker Cecily (Milana Vayntrub) must try to keep the peace and uncover the truth behind a mysterious creature that has begun terrorizing the community in Werewolves Within. Directed by Josh Ruben and written by Mishna Wolff, Werewolves Within stars Sam Richardson, Milana Vayntrub, George Basil, Sarah Burns, Michael Chernus, Catherine Curtain, Wayne Duvall, Harvey Guillén, Rebecca Henderson, Cheyenne Jackson, Michaela Watkins, and Glenn Fleshler. I grew up near the same small town where we shot Werewolves Within. As a kid, I’d freak myself out, making up monster stories, running through the woods, pretending I was Chief Brody, fighting creatures in the brush (I LOVED Jaws — hell, I loved horror). That hometown experience, where neighbors knew your business (whether you liked it or not) is so much of

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 21, 2021
Horror Fuel

Movie Adaptation Of “Werewolves Within” Game Hunts Down A 2021 Release Date

IFC Films has sunk its teeth into the modern-day werewolf whodunnit Werewolves Within starring Sam Richardson (“Veep”) and Milana Vayntrub of “This Is Us”. Directed by Josh Ruben (Scare Me), Werewolves Within was written by best-selling author Mishna Wolff (I’m Down), based on the virtual reality video game by Ubisoft. In the film, “After a proposed gas pipeline creates divisions within the small town of Beaverfield, and a snowstorm traps its residents together inside the local inn, newly arrived forest ranger FINN (Sam Richardson) and postal worker Cecily (Milana Vayntrub) must try to keep the peace and uncover the truth behind a mysterious creature that has begun terrorizing the community.” The ensemble cast also includes George Basil (Crashing), Sarah Burns (“Barry”), Michael Chernus (Tommy), Catherine Curtin (“Orange Is the New Black”), Wayne Duvall (The Hunt), Harvey Guillén (What We do in the Shadows), Rebecca Henderson (Russian Doll), Cheyenne Jackson (“30 Rock”), Michaela Watkins (Brittany Runs a Marathon), and Glenn Fleshler

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Feb 26, 2021
Horror Fuel

‘Scare Me’ Premieres On Shudder October 1st !

Shudder has now released the horror-comedy Scare Me, the feature debut of writer-director Josh Ruben, to get you in the mood for Halloween. In the film, Fred (Josh Ruben, CollegeHumor), a frustrated copywriter, checks into a winter cabin to start his first novel. While jogging in the nearby woods, he meets Fanny (Aya Cash, “You’re The Worst” “The Boys”), a successful and smug young horror author who fuels his insecurities. During a power outage, Fanny challenges Fred to tell a scary story. As a storm sets in, they pass the time spinning spooky tales fueled by the tensions between them, and Fred is forced to confront his ultimate fear: Fanny is the better storyteller. The stakes are raised when they’re visited by a horror fan (Chris Redd, “Saturday Night Live”) who delivers levity (and a pizza) to the proceedings. “About the pleasures and perils of storytelling and the genre’s power to exorcise social demons, Scare Me is a clever and

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 1, 2020
Horror Fuel

Friends Take A Stab At Scaring Each Other In Shudder’s ‘Scare Me’ Trailer

We’ve got the first trailer for Shudder’s upcoming horror-comedy Scare Me, the feature debut of writer-director Josh Ruben, arriving on the streaming service just ahead of Halloween. In the film, Fred (Josh Ruben, CollegeHumor), a frustrated copywriter, checks into a winter cabin to start his first novel. While jogging in the nearby woods, he meets Fanny (Aya Cash, “You’re The Worst” “The Boys”), a successful and smug young horror author who fuels his insecurities. During a power outage, Fanny challenges Fred to tell a scary story. As a storm sets in, they pass the time spinning spooky tales fueled by the tensions between them, and Fred is forced to confront his ultimate fear: Fanny is the better storyteller. The stakes are raised when they’re visited by a horror fan (Chris Redd, “Saturday Night Live”) who delivers levity (and a pizza) to the proceedings. “About the pleasures and perils of storytelling and the genre’s power to exorcise social demons, Scare Me

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 16, 2020