Wolfkin
Kommunioun
Single mother Elaine is disturbed by her son Martin's aggressive behaviour, she visits his late father's estranged family in small-town Luxembourg, which hides a much darker nature. When she realizes that Martin could become like them, Elaine is forced into a desperate fight for her son's future.
Why it matters
A tense, atmospheric blend of family drama and lycanthropic dread that mines small-town secrets for primal fear.
- Rooted in regional European folklore, Wolfkin taps into werewolf mythos with fresh cultural specificity.
- Stands out for its intimate character work—Elaine’s maternal desperation grounds the supernatural horror in real stakes.
- Practical effects and subtle transformation scenes favor mood over spectacle, delivering quietly unsettling body horror.
- Fans of slow-burn folk horror and mutation narratives (think The Ritual or The Company of Wolves) will find plenty to chew on here.
Director
Cast
Horror DNA
Gore
14
Slow Burn
50
Psychological
14
Supernatural
0
Creature
55
Disturbing
33
Fun Factor
17
Cerebral
71
Survival
17
Werewolf
