Wolves at the Door (2017) - Based on the Manson Family Murders - VOD April 18, 2017 - Blu-ray Forum

redrunner97 · 04-28-2017, 07:10 AM

WOLVES AT THE DOOR

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Four friends gather at an elegant home during the Summer of Love, 1969. Unbeknownst to them, deadly visitors are waiting outside. What begins as a simple farewell party turns to a night of primal terror as the intruders stalk and torment the four, who struggle for their lives against what appears to be a senseless attack. Based on the terrifying true story of the Manson Family murder spree.

"WOLVES AT THE DOOR".
From John R. Leonetti, the director of Annabelle.

Starring Katie Cassidy and Elizabeth Henstridge.

Buy on VOD 4.18.17; Rent on 4.25.17

redrunner97 · 04-28-2017, 07:36 AM

Please God, tell me I'm not the only one who has seen this movie, because Warner released it in the dead of night with virtually no promotion whatsoever and I can't be the only one interested in talking about this thing! lol

It was very well shot and acted (plus the soundtrack was a blast and worked so well). But the film really suffered from trying too hard to straddle the line between being a respectful (but scary) depiction of a devastating, random cold-blooded massacre and a "fun" home invasion splatter flick filled with endless jump scares (some of which were actually pretty effective). Yeah, it just didn't work—something that becomes painfully obvious during a scene showing Sharon's realization that her baby is probably going to be killed. That being said, I don't know how I feel about this one. I enjoyed it, but it was also kinda gross. And it was also kinda bad. This, my friends, is apparently a mixed review.

Also, as the credits rolled after a shockingly meager hour and seven minutes + credits, I found myself wondering if Warner Bros. had just decided to cut out the entire final 20 minutes or so of this film, because it literally reached an exciting climax and then cuts to black a half-hour early. But I found no evidence that this could've been the case... yet.

Wernski · 04-28-2017, 10:00 AM

^"all of whose names deserve to live on in ignominy for having anything to do with this vile piece of trash." Kermode really didn't like it.

redrunner97 · 04-28-2017, 06:35 PM

I think it works as a styish, weird little slice of what could've happened the night of the Tate murders. So, I'd imagine Manson enthusiasts might find some appreciation of it for that reason (I know I did). But as a movie, it feels incomplete and immaturely skittish about what it wants to be.

I have a lot of opinions about this movie.

SororityRow · 06-12-2018, 02:48 AM

What a travesty. How can you fail at turning one of America's biggest crimes into a laughable, thrill-less mess.

Quentin can only do better.

MileHigh AI · 06-12-2018, 07:06 AM

I caught this on one of the premium channels the other night. The synopsis gave me no indication just what I was in for with this.

"A group of friends gather for a going away party but their celebration is cut short when they are assaulted by murderous intruders"

Only turned it on because Katie Cassidy was listed then first person I see on screen is Elizabeth Henstridge, name is nowhere on info for movie. Actor who plays like the first guy killed is listed in top billing though next to Cassidy.

I'm watching it thinking who might make it out alive following the horror movie formulas...only to have it end and me wondering what the **** I just watched.
Then credits started with the recap of the Manson murders.....had no freakin clue that's what I was watching.

Seymour · 06-12-2018, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by MileHigh AI

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Seeing a pregnant woman stabbed to death--Sharon Tate is pretty much the only thing that comes to mind.

VictoryAtNight · 06-15-2018, 05:32 AM

I watched this movie twice on Cinemax last year. I really enjoyed it and my only gripe was that it was too short. The run-time was only 73 minutes long.

I did like the ending.

HorrorBlu · 06-15-2018, 05:57 AM

Worth mentioning, this got a Warner Archive burn-on-demand DVD-R release. No Blu-ray.

I also caught it on HBO a while ago. I found it quite effective, although sticking so close to the Manson murders and using the victim's real names is a but off-putting.

TheBoss062 · 07-29-2019, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by VictoryAtNight

I watched this movie twice on Cinemax last year. I really enjoyed it and my only gripe was that it was too short. The run-time was only 73 minutes long.

I did like the ending.

This movie has no right to exist.

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04-28-2017, 07:36 AM	#2
redrunner97 Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Jun 2012 Trading Score:24	Please God, tell me I'm not the only one who has seen this movie, because Warner released it in the dead of night with virtually no promotion whatsoever and I can't be the only one interested in talking about this thing! lol It was very well shot and acted (plus the soundtrack was a blast and worked so well). But the film really suffered from trying too hard to straddle the line between being a respectful (but scary) depiction of a devastating, random cold-blooded massacre and a "fun" home invasion splatter flick filled with endless jump scares (some of which were actually pretty effective). Yeah, it just didn't work—something that becomes painfully obvious during a scene showing Sharon's realization that her baby is probably going to be killed. That being said, I don't know how I feel about this one. I enjoyed it, but it was also kinda gross. And it was also kinda bad. This, my friends, is apparently a mixed review. Also, as the credits rolled after a shockingly meager hour and seven minutes + credits, I found myself wondering if Warner Bros. had just decided to cut out the entire final 20 minutes or so of this film, because it literally reached an exciting climax and then cuts to black a half-hour early. But I found no evidence that this could've been the case... yet.

04-28-2017, 06:35 PM	#4
redrunner97 Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Jun 2012 Trading Score:24	I think it works as a styish, weird little slice of what could've happened the night of the Tate murders. So, I'd imagine Manson enthusiasts might find some appreciation of it for that reason (I know I did). But as a movie, it feels incomplete and immaturely skittish about what it wants to be. I have a lot of opinions about this movie.

06-12-2018, 02:48 AM	#5
SororityRow Active Member Member since:Jul 2015 Location:UK Blu-ray collection:10	What a travesty. How can you fail at turning one of America's biggest crimes into a laughable, thrill-less mess. Quentin can only do better.

06-12-2018, 07:06 AM	#6
MileHigh AI Power Member Member since:May 2010 4K collection:231 Blu-ray collection:1114 Trading Score:163	I caught this on one of the premium channels the other night. The synopsis gave me no indication just what I was in for with this. "A group of friends gather for a going away party but their celebration is cut short when they are assaulted by murderous intruders" Only turned it on because Katie Cassidy was listed then first person I see on screen is Elizabeth Henstridge, name is nowhere on info for movie. Actor who plays like the first guy killed is listed in top billing though next to Cassidy. I'm watching it thinking who might make it out alive following the horror movie formulas...only to have it end and me wondering what the **** I just watched. Then credits started with the recap of the Manson murders.....had no freakin clue that's what I was watching.

06-15-2018, 05:32 AM	#8
VictoryAtNight Blu-ray Count Member since:Sep 2011 Location:Hotel Krat 4K collection:72 Blu-ray collection:1043 DVD collection:393 MA collection:14 Digital collection:105 iTunes collection:3	I watched this movie twice on Cinemax last year. I really enjoyed it and my only gripe was that it was too short. The run-time was only 73 minutes long. I did like the ending.

06-15-2018, 05:57 AM	#9
HorrorBlu Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Jun 2011 Blu-ray collection:209 DVD collection:356 Blu-ray reviews:1	Worth mentioning, this got a Warner Archive burn-on-demand DVD-R release. No Blu-ray. I also caught it on HBO a while ago. I found it quite effective, although sticking so close to the Manson murders and using the victim's real names is a but off-putting.

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