Review of Wendigo (1978) by Scott Simon M — 26 Jun 2010

Wendigo may have a chilling atsmophere , but it can't do anything with it.

This review of Wendigo (1978) was written by Scott Simon M on 26 Jun 2010.

Wendigo has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Anna K (225) on 30 Mar 2008

I liked the movie. Not really sure why,the deer was done terriblly. And the myth was told wrong, but still.... I thought it was somewhat moving…

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By Alison W (96) on 15 Oct 2007

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By Izzie B (3) on 22 Aug 2008

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By Barry L (336) on 20 May 2008

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By Michael M (3,845) on 02 Dec 2007

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By Vadim S (142) on 24 May 2008

Fantastic and complex. I'm definitley interested in seeing more films from Larry Fessenden…

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