Review of The Wolf of Snow Hollow (2020) by Theredsky — 18 Oct 2020

I was interested in this because I had heard that the Director’s, Jim Cummings, first and only other film, Thunder Road, was really good. After watching this film, I’m very excited to see where this Director goes in the future.

The Wolf of Snow Hollow is a surprisingly funny and emotional film that is able to mix its horror elements, dramatic elements, and comedic elements almost perfectly together. I never felt as if a scene was undercut by a comedic line or anything else.

Some of the jokes may not have been super funny but a lot of them definitely got a laugh out of me. The horror elements weren’t drop dead terrifying but they had a lot of tension and build up that made those scary moments effective and the dramatic elements hit really hard at points.

Mainly with Robert Forster’s character but I think that’s because he passed away this time last year so it does feel a little somber. All of the performances here are great especially Forster and Jim Cummings.

Each of their characters are mesmerizing and so fun to watch interact with everyone else. The script, also written by Jim Cummings, is great too and makes it easier for those elements to hit. On a technical level, the film has great editing, cinematography, and music.

There are issues with pacing at points but it isn’t too major and the occasional unfunny joke or weak element doesn’t take away from the experience too much. If you are a fan of unique horror films or want a funny comedy horror film, then go check this out when you can.