5 Underappreciated Werewolf Movies

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The horror genre has been a fan favorite since the beginning of filmmaking. The relevance of movies like Nosferatu and the Cabinet of Dr. Caligari today can be a testament to the genre's popularity. But the genre has come a very long way with monsters, serial killers, and ghosts, just to name a few of cinema's numerous contributions to the genre. Many of cinema's monsters got their start with Universal Studios in the early to mid-1900s. Monsters like vampires got much of their current perception and look from those movies. But one monster that doesn't get the respect and love that vampires do is werewolves.

That isn't to say that Werewolves haven't left their mark on cinema history. The Wolf Man, An American Werewolf in London, and The Howling are just a few iconic horror films that the big bad wolf has brought to horror. But beyond just the staples, not many titles are even considered by many fans. This is a shame, as there are so many great werewolf movies that either deserve a second chance or just a first viewing.

The Greatest Werewolf Movies Ever, Ranked

When thinking of horror icons, Wes Craven has to be on the list. Very few directors have had even close to the impact on a single genre that Wes Craven has had on horror cinema. With A Nightmare on Elm. Street and Scream alone, he more than earned his right in the horror hall of fame. So when saying a Wes Craven horror movie is underappreciated, it's kind of hard to believe. But it's true with his 2004 Werewolf movie, Cursed. Following a sibling duo (played by Jesse Eisenberg and Christina Ricci) after a run-in with a beast, they find themselves also turning into something a bit more beastly.

Is it a great movie? No. Is it even a good movie? Maybe. But it is an absolute