---
title: "Werewolf by Night"
year: 2022
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/werewolf-by-night-2022"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 894205
imdb_id: "tt15318872"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 55
community_rating: 7.0
vote_count: 1563
content_rating: "PG-13"
---

# Werewolf by Night (2022) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/werewolf-by-night-2022

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Werewolf by Night is a 2022 film that falls under the action, fantasy, and horror genres with a runtime of fifty-five minutes. On a dark and somber night, a secret cabal of monster hunters emerge from the shadows and gather at the foreboding Bloodstone Temple following the death of their leader. In a strange and macabre memorial to the leader’s life, the attendees are thrust into a mysterious and deadly competition for a powerful relic, a hunt that will ultimately bring them face to face with a dangerous monster. The film had a United States release date of September 25, 2022, and carries a PG-13 rating. Additional details regarding the cast, crew, and specific plot resolutions are not provided in the source material.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A secret cabal of hunters battles for a relic under a foreboding night."

### Why Watch
- Atmospheric, gothic setting
- Unique monster‑hunter competition
- Blend of action and supernatural horror

### Caveats & Content Note
- Brief 55‑minute runtime limits character depth
- PG‑13 rating tones down graphic horror
- Tone & Suitability: Suitable for teens; PG‑13 rating with dark horror themes and some monster violence.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: dark, horror, action, fantasy

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Disney Plus | None | None |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Disney Plus | None | None |
| **Canada (CA)** | Disney Plus | None | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | Disney Plus | None | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Michael Giacchino
- **Networks / Studios**: Marvel Studios, Kevin Feige Productions

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Gael García Bernal** as *Jack Russell*
- **Laura Donnelly** as *Elsa Bloodstone*
- **Harriet Sansom Harris** as *Verussa Bloodstone*
- **Kirk R. Thatcher** as *Jovan*
- **Eugenie Bondurant** as *Azarel*
- **Leonardo Nam** as *Liorn*
- **Daniel J. Watts** as *Barasso*
- **Al Hamacher** as *Billy Swan*
- **Carey Jones** as *Ted (Man-Thing)*
- **David Silverman** as *The Flaming Tuba*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the runtime?
The film runs approximately 55 minutes.

### Q: What genres does it belong to?
It is classified as action, fantasy, and horror.

### Q: When was it released?
It premiered in the United States on September 25, 2022.

### Q: What is the MPAA rating?
It carries a PG‑13 rating.

### Q: What is the central premise?
A secret group of monster hunters competes for a relic, confronting a dangerous monster.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Werewolf by Night — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/894205)

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