The director obviously has some talent. There were some suspenseful scenes and great photography. However, the movie does not even try to mine werewolf lore, falling back on some vague, American Indian explanation. Furthermore, it sets up a complex family dynamic , which it really does not carry through . The make up and special effects were just OK. And truthfully, the movie made little to no attempt on being a Wolf Man movie. Lon Chaney is spinning in his grave. A truly bobbled effort.