20 Essential Werewolf Movies All Horror Film Fans Need to Watch
These scary films will have you howling at the moon.
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According to folklore, werewolves leave their human form behind at the sight of a full moon — and once bitten, scratched or even cursed, their victims are doomed to transform into werewolves, too. So if you're a fan of classic movie monsters and bloodlust on the big screen, then you'll want to queue up one of these movies come the next full moon.
Get the wolf pack together for a ferociously fun adults' night in, or if you're looking for a more family-friendly horror flick, we've got you covered with a few that won’t keep the kids wide awake at night. From classic '80s comedies like Teen Wolf to truly terrifying wolfman movies like Stephen King's Silver Bullet, there's something for everyone on this list. So whether it's Halloween or just a Saturday night in, get the popcorn ready and click through for the best werewolf movies available to watch right now on Amazon Prime and other streaming services. Looking for more horror movie fun? Check out our lists of the best vampire movies and the best Halloween movies to watch on Netflix.
An American Werewolf in London (1981)
This film comes in at number one on our list of werewolf movie rankings. In it, a pair of American college students get attacked by a werewolf in Britain. Unfortunately, no one believes them.
Wolfen (1981)
In this crime thriller, a city cop gets assigned to a string of violent killings. At first, he thinks the murders are the result of an animal attack — but then he discovers a chilling Native American legend about wolves.
Howl (2015)
The last train out of London hits a deer on a spooky moonlit night. When the driver goes outside to investigate, he unintentionally attracts a group of werewolves. Unsurprisingly, chaos ensues.
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The Wolf Man (1941)
We bet you can guess what happens after a man is bit by a wolf — but wait until you see how his life plays out in this classic 40s horror film!
Werewolf the Beast Among Us (2012)
After his family is killed by a werewolf, Charles becomes a bonafide werewolf hunter who goes on to help a small town that's being terrorized by one of the vicious monsters.
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The Howling (1981)
Can you imagine being sent to a remote place for therapy where the other residents just so happen to be werewolves? That's one reason why it makes such a great horror movie.
Silver Bullet (1985)
After a series of murders in a small town, a boy in a wheelchair encounters the beast itself — a werewolf. You won't want to miss his hunt to find out its identity.
Frankenstein Meets the Wolf Man (1943)
This classic film is a sequel to The Ghost of Frankenstein and The Wolf Man — which means it's a must-watch for any horror movie buff. It doesn't get any more Halloween than watching these two characters face off.
Ginger Snaps (2000)
The two teenage sisters in this movie are literally obsessed with death – so it's only obvious that one ends up being a killer after she gets bitten by a werewolf.
Dog Soldiers (2002)
A team of special ops soldiers are hunted by werewolves in this action-packed thriller.
The Twilight Saga: New Moon (2009)
In the second installment of the popular series with Edward, Bella and Jacob, you get to watch vampire and werewolf action intertwined with their love story.
Underworld: Rise of the Lycans (2009)
This one's the third part of the Underworld series, but it tells the back story of how a war between vampires and lycans (werewolves) started.
The Wolfman (2010)
This is the 2010 remake of the 1941 film previously mentioned. While they have many differences, the general story is similar in both. Which is better, you ask? Watch both and be the judge!
Teen Wolf (1985)
There's also a loosely related TV series with the same name, but in this movie, a high school boy inherits werewolf genes from his father and starts using his transformation to his advantage.
Wolf (1994)
In this romantic horror film, a man struggles in his work life only to realize that he has aggressive werewolf-like behaviors.
The Company of Wolves (1984)
This film is a nightmare — well, at least it's centered on one. A teenager's dreams are taken over by vivid scenes of werewolves in this supernatural horror story.
Bad Moon (1996)
A man is attacked by a werewolf in this movie – shocker, right? The only one who realizes his loved ones are in danger is their dog, Thor.
Wolfcop (2014)
Prepare for a howling good time with this freaky film that follows a small-town cop with a big secret. After awakening with a pentagram carved into his chest and experiencing rapid hair-growth, half-man half-beast Lou seeks to discover the origin of his transformation.
Scooby-Doo and The Reluctant Werewolf (2002)
Get Scooby and the gang back together for some kid-friendly fun, solving this mystery on Halloween. Your little monsters will be over the moon for this animated thriller.
100% Wolf (2020)
Freddy Lupin is more than ready to become a ferocious werewolf like the rest of his family. However, on the night of his "warfing," things take a turn and he transformed into a poodle instead.
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