Skinwalkers (2006)

User Rating:

4.6/10   

Director:

James Isaac

Writers (WGA):

James DeMonaco (written by) &
Todd Harthan (written by) ...

Release Date:

10 August 2007 (USA)

Genre:

Action | Fantasy | Horror | Thriller

Tagline:

They live among us. They hunt us.

Plot:

A 12 year old boy and his mother become the targets of two warring werewolf packs, each with different intentions and motives.

Plot Keywords:

Blood | Uncle | Transformation | 12 Year Old | Half Breed

US TV Schedule:

Tue. July 7	6:55 AM	SHOW
Tue. July 7	4:30 PM	SHOW
Sun. July 12	2:00 PM	SHOW

Cast

Jason Behr	...	Varek
Elias Koteas	...	Jonas
Rhona Mitra	...	Rachel Talbot
Natassia Malthe	...	Sonja
Kim Coates	...	Zo
Sarah Carter	...	Katherine
Tom Jackson	...	Will
Matthew Knight	...	Timothy Talbot
Rogue Johnston	...	Grenier
Barbara Gordon	...	Nana
Shawn Roberts	...	Adam Kilmer
Lyriq Bent	...	Doak
Christine Brubaker	...	Justine
Roman Podhora	...	Ralph
Wayne Ward	...	Justine's Husband

Also Known As:

Skin Walkers (USA) (alternative spelling)

MPAA:

Rated PG-13 for intense sequences of violence and action, some sexual material and language. (previously rated R for violent content throughout and language)

Runtime:

USA:110 min | USA:92 min (cut) | Germany:89 min (DVD version)

Country:

Canada | USA | Germany

Language:

English

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Certification:

USA:R | USA:PG-13 | Singapore:M18 | Singapore:NC-16 (edited version) | Malaysia:18PL | Australia:MA (2008) | Finland:K-15 | Portugal:M/16 | Netherlands:16

Filming Locations:

Creemore, Ontario, Canada

Company:

Constantin Film Produktion

Quotes:

[From trailer]
Varek: I am not human... We're better than that.

Soundtrack:

Dancin' Space

Kudos to Skinwalkers

When I first observed this movie on the wall at the local video store I was reluctant. Too many ignorant attempts at the creation of werewolves by directors who don't understand the myths behind werewolves have made me cautious when it comes to these type of movies.

I'm a big fan of werewolves and vampires but only when the folklore behind the two is handled properly. That's why I'm a fan of this movie. (You won't find any vamps in this movie.) First of all, there's originality in the plot. Instead of any number of bloodthirsty animals running around killing everything in sight, we get to see the humanity of the creatures.

Secondly, you still recognize the human likeness of the person once he/she has transformed into a werewolf. Too many movies portray a werewolf as only a wolf...just some big, furry animal with no humanity about him. That's not a werewolf.

For us guys, it has plenty of action and eye candy. Natassia Malthe, Sarah Carter and Rhona Mitra are some beautiful women. The plot keeps moving from the beginning and you won't have time to get bored.

This movie didn't make a big splash in the theaters and I'm sure some will say it's not that good. Personally, I thoroughly enjoyed this movie and hope to hear of a sequel in the future.