WolfCop
A werewolf cop fights crime in a small Canadian town.
WolfCop is a 2014 Canadian superhero film written and directed by Lowell Dean. The film follows Lou Garou, an alcoholic small-town police officer who transforms into a werewolf after being cursed, retaining his human intelligence and continuing his police work in wolf form. Produced by Hugh Patterson, the film was released in Canada on 6 June 2014 and later on DVD and Blu-ray in the United Kingdom on 13 October 2014.
- Release year
- 2014
- Country
- Canada
- Director
- Lowell Dean
- Genre
- Superhero horror-comedy
- Lead actor
- Leo Fafard as Sergeant Lou Garou
- Sequel
- Another WolfCop (2017)
Quick Facts
- Director
- Lowell Dean
- Producer
- Bernie Hernando / Deborah Marks / Danielle Masters / Hugh Patterson
- Starring
- Leo Fafard / Amy Matysio / Jonathan Cherry / Sarah Lind / Jesse Moss
- Music
- Shooting Guns
- Cinematography
- Peter La Rocque
- Editing
- Mark Montague
- Distributor
- RLJE Films / StudioCanal (United Kingdom)
- Released
- 2014 · 06 · 06 · df=y
- Runtime
- 79 minutes
- Country
- Canada
- Language
- English
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Lore & Background
The plot of WolfCop centers on Lou Garou, an alcoholic cop in the small community of Woodhaven, who spends most of his time asleep at work or at a bar. After investigating occult activity reported by his friend Willie Higgins, Garou is knocked out during a ceremony and wakes with a pentagram carved into his stomach. He develops sharp senses and near-instant healing, and eventually transforms into a werewolf while retaining his human intelligence. The film follows his investigation of a series of armed robberies by a pig-mask gang, leading to a confrontation with reptilian shapeshifters who control the town's elite.
Reader's Guide
WolfCop was filmed in Regina, Saskatchewan, beginning in October 2013, and relied on retro-style practical effects rather than computer-generated imagery. The soundtrack was composed by the instrumental band Shooting Guns and Toby Bond, released on vinyl and cassette in September 2014. On Rotten Tomatoes, 63% of 19 critics' reviews were positive, with the consensus calling it a silly but fun film. Critics noted its mix of horror and comedy, with some praising its creature action and humor, while others found it derivative. The film was followed by a sequel, Another WolfCop, released in 2017.
Did You Know?
- The lead character's name, Lou Garou, is a pun on the French term 'loup garou,' meaning werewolf.
- Filming began in October 2013 in Regina, Saskatchewan, and surrounding area.
- The film's soundtrack was composed by Saskatoon instrumental band Shooting Guns and Toby Bond.
- A sequel, Another WolfCop, was released on 1 December 2017.
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