Werewolves Within is a horror-comedy film directed by Josh Ruben and released in 2021. The movie is based on the video game of the same name by Red Storm Entertainment. The film stars Sam Richardson, Milana Vayntrub, Catherine Curtin, Wayne Duvall, Harvey Guillen, and Michaela Watkins.
The story is set in the small town of Beaverfield, where a proposed pipeline has divided the residents into two factions: those who support it and those who oppose it. Finn Wheeler (Sam Richardson) is a newly-arrived forest ranger who is tasked with keeping the peace between the two groups. However, his task becomes more challenging when a snowstorm hits and confines the townspeople to an old lodge.
As tensions rise and suspicions grow, a mysterious creature begins terrorizing the group, and the residents begin turning on each other. Finn is tasked with trying to keep the peace, even as his own personal life is falling apart. With the help of Cecily (Milana Vayntrub), a postal worker who was stranded in Beaverfield due to the snowstorm, Finn must navigate the hostilities of the town and uncover the true identity of the monster before it's too late.
Throughout the movie, the script cleverly plays with the tropes and expectations of both horror and comedy genres, creating a unique blend of horror, humor, and social commentary. As the townspeople turn on each other, the film exposes the worst tendencies and prejudices of human nature. The performances are also top-notch, with Sam Richardson and Milana Vayntrub particularly shining in their lead roles. Overall, Werewolves Within is a fun and entertaining horror-comedy that is definitely worth checking out.