But where Stephen Norrington’s film had a limited number of Marvel characters and concepts at its disposal, Werewolf by Night has access to everything. In fact, it’s not so dissimilar in purpose than the film that made Marvel a cinematic giant to be reckoned with: Blade (1998). Werewolf by Night is just a pure monster mash with plenty of bloodshed and lore that gives evidence to a larger mythology of monsters, vampires and family curses. There’s no concern about grounding the characters’ abilities, or where the entry fits in in the larger MCU. It’s a simple premise but such a fun one in that it feels like it could have been pulled from a back issues bin (despite Elsa Bloodstone being a relatively recent character, first appearing in 2001). That’s easier said than done once the other hunters catch wind of Jack’s true nature: he’s a werewolf. His friend, Jack Russell ( Gael Garcia Bernal), has infiltrated the hunt, and partners with the disgraced Bloodstone heir, Elsa (Laura Donnelly), to save him. That common threat just so happens to be Ted Sallis, the scientist turned muck-monster known as Man-Thing. The Halloween special pits a group of monster-hunters against each other, and a common threat, for ownership of the Bloodstone, a powerful artifact that allows its wielder to weaken and control monsters. There’s a clear sense of passion on display in Werewolf by Night, and it’s evident that Giacchino has done his homework, both as a filmmaker and a comic fan. More than simply a capable filmmaker, Giacchino exceeds expectations and creates a loving ode to Universal and Hammer horror films, wrapped up inside the action and atmosphere of Marvel horror comics of the ’70s. With Werewolf by Night, Giacchino, best known as the go-to composer for blockbuster films like Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, Jurassic World, Doctor Strange, Spider-Man: No Way Home and The Batman, firmly situates himself as a double-threat in the entertainment world. Marvel Shifts Dates for 'Avengers: Secret Wars,' 'Deadpool 3,' 'Fantastic Four' and 'Blade'
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