The Company of Wolves (Part 8/10)
November 292009
Director Neil Jordan (”The Crying Game,” “Interview with the Vampire”) has a well-earned reputation for lushly photographed films with arresting and evocative themes. “The Company of Wolves” is his imaginative reworking of “Little Red Riding Hood” as a wonderfully wicked fairy tale for adults. Angela Carter adapted the screenplay from her own short story.
The story unfolds as young Rosaleen (Sarah Patterson) lies dreaming in her bed. A violent nightmare transports her back in time to a world of primeval forests and werewolves. In this netherworld she learns her only sister has been killed by a wolf. Her Granny (Angela Lansbury) weaves vivid tales of folklore and fantasy with warnings of fantastic beasts that lurk within men and foretelling the fate of all young girls who stray from the path.
“The Company of Wolves” is a unique excursion into horror–bathed in sensual imagery, punctuated with nightmarish special effects, and destined to become a modern cult classic.
In my opinion, “The Company of Wolves” is the best werewolf movie ever made, and one of the best Fantasy movies from the ’80s.
NO COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT INTENDED.
I just love this movie and want other to be able to enjoy it as well!
Duration : 0:9:56
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November 29th, 2009 at 9:38 am
At least she …
At least she smacked him around a bit first.
Wait, did she really die, or are people made from merguine in this movie?
November 29th, 2009 at 9:38 am
um i think i saw …
um i think i saw this guy on to catch a predator! Pedo all the way lmao!
November 29th, 2009 at 9:38 am
NOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!! …
NOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!! the granny died why? she was like wise funny and demented but why come on she was cool
November 29th, 2009 at 9:38 am
His hair has …
His hair has changed colour! I swear it was black when he first appeared, or is it just me??
November 29th, 2009 at 9:38 am
thats very …
thats very interesting info, I did’nt know that but I am now interested in reading these essays. I always wanted 2 know where these fairytales originated from.
November 29th, 2009 at 9:38 am
That was awsome …
That was awsome when they kissed and then she was all like “Jesus what big teeth you have” that sucked!!!
November 29th, 2009 at 9:38 am
looks like a …
looks like a mustelid of some kind…stoat….mink…ferret…something like that.
November 29th, 2009 at 9:38 am
Lestatesque music …
Lestatesque music as well with the crazy harpsichord going on…
November 29th, 2009 at 9:38 am
He (the wolf) has a …
He (the wolf) has a very Lestat-esque vibe to him. I’m not all all surprised its the same director
November 29th, 2009 at 9:38 am
This is my …
This is my favourite scene of the whole movie
November 29th, 2009 at 9:38 am
Awesome ill go …
Awesome ill go check it out now!
November 29th, 2009 at 9:38 am
thanks, the old …
thanks, the old Germanic, pre-Grimm and Pre- Perrault fairytales are very scary. The original Sleeping Beauty was raped by the Prince. The original mermaid had her tongue cut out and commited suicide. Both Snow white and Cinderella tortured their enemies at the end of the stories. On top of that, almost all the original females were clsely related to witches and pagan goddesses (such as Freya.) If you’re interested, there are revealing essays by Jack Zipes and Marrinna Walker.
November 29th, 2009 at 9:38 am
really how …
really how interesting i never knew that version
November 29th, 2009 at 9:38 am
Me neither!! …
Me neither!! Rrrrawrrr!!! LOL!!!
November 29th, 2009 at 9:38 am
I’ve always …
I’ve always wondered what that thing that hisses at him is… love this movie! The short story is great too
November 29th, 2009 at 9:38 am
maybe she wanted to …
maybe she wanted to lol.
November 29th, 2009 at 9:38 am
I just love this …
I just love this movie. I most love this scene with the huntsman (In which I might add his so dreamy). I just wished this scene would have been longer. Amazing movie. One of the best horror fantasy movie of the 80’s. Shoot if Rosalee don’t want ya, you can come over to me I don’t mind getting bitten.
November 29th, 2009 at 9:38 am
He’s cute when he …
He’s cute when he smiles. Like, creepy cute. lol
November 29th, 2009 at 9:38 am
Lmfao when she hit …
Lmfao when she hit him! and the tongue xD
November 29th, 2009 at 9:38 am
I love guys like …
I love guys like that, oh so bad but oh so good
November 29th, 2009 at 9:38 am
It’s bizarre, hoe …
It’s bizarre, hoe the huntsman can be kind of creepy, but sexy at the same time…anyway, love this movie!
November 29th, 2009 at 9:38 am
oh yes…and so …
oh yes…and so yummy even when he looks scary
November 29th, 2009 at 9:38 am
Hahaha, you’re …
Hahaha, you’re comment cracked me up.
November 29th, 2009 at 9:38 am
Yeah, Rosaleen was …
Yeah, Rosaleen was always being stalked by ugly mofos! That horrid bow-legged kid with the crooked teeth and the 35 year old hairbag unibrow who chased underage poontang.