The story follows a group of friends whose camping trip turns into a nightmare when they are stalked by a pack of wolves in a remote forest.
As Kyle teaches Nolan how to handle weapons like guns and bows, his instructions carry a sense of underlying menace.
Directed by Adam MacDonald, known for his expertise in the horror genre, the film focuses on practical effects and realistic depictions of wolves, utilizing a mix of trained animals and animatronics.
[4] The cinematography, led by Christian Bielz, employs handheld camera work and natural lighting to create an immersive experience, capturing the characters' intense and desperate struggles.
The film was praised for its realistic portrayal of survival, the effective use of tension and suspense, and the strong performances from the cast, particularly Missy Peregrym and Joris Jarsky.
[8] Clint Worthington from RogerEbert.com gave the film 2/4 stars and wrote:[9] [S]hockingly, the front half with the humans is better than the warmed-over rehash of "The Grey" we get in the final 45 minutes.
The performances are strong, but workmanlike; still, the actors chew into it with some relish, between Peregrym's Hilary Swank-like elan and Runyon carrying himself with the smarmy sincerity of Rob Heubel taking a dramatic role.Shaina Weatherhead from Collider remarked, "While the premise is familiar, Out Come the Wolves is an intense survival thriller that takes a predictable love triangle to brutal, bloody heights."