10 Great Monster Movies You May Have Missed
6. Werewolves Within (2021)
A fantastic modern entry on this list, 2021's Werewolves Within largely slid under the radar, which is a crying shame as this gem is well-deserving of a much larger audience. There's a lot of talent on offer in this slightly comic and highly inventive movie. It's directed by Josh Ruben who has previously worked on sketches for The Late Late Show (with James Corden) as well as several excellent comedy TV shows and podcasts.
Taking inspiration from the Ubisoft game of the same name, Werewolves Within stars the likeable Sam Richardson as Finn Wheeler, a forest ranger newly assigned to cover the small town of Beaverfield. Finn soon befriends mail courier Cecily Moore (Milana Vayntrub) and discovers that the town is bitterly divided over plans for a proposed oil pipeline.
To make matters words, a mysterious creature has begun terrorizing the inhabitants and, when a vicious snowstorm traps many of the residents inside a local inn, Finn and Cecily have to balance egos and tempers in order to survive and discover the truth. It's a great set-up, with memorable characters and a twisting plot. This is a film which will amply reward you for your time.