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Review of Wendigo (1978) by Michael M — 02 Dec 2007

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An odd little atmospheric "horror" movie.

This review of Wendigo (1978) was written by Michael M on 02 Dec 2007.

Wendigo has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Scott Simon M (56) on 26 Jun 2010

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

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By Matt M (2,511) on 18 Mar 2006

Freaky movie. Brings to life the tale of the Wendigo and really captured me…

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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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By Steve M (1,420) on 30 Jun 2010

I dug you out of that ditch...you could have asked…

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By Ronnie P (177) on 28 Jun 2008

Well-acted and well-directed for the most part, the ending is great... everything else was pretty forgettable…

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By Aaron S (1,130) on 12 Jun 2008

My first exposure to Larry Fessenden, and holy shit it was terrifying. I love this movie…

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By Nickie M (2) on 28 Oct 2006

More lore/myth than traditional horror, interesting…

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By Brendon S (58) on 06 Jan 2011

Interesting story about a family thats spending a few days in a cabin but realise some blokes family lived there and he's being a bit of a…

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By Kitty Kitty B (11) on 14 Jun 2008

More an indie drama than a horror movie…

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By Caitlin M (164) on 01 Mar 2006

This serously sux as a horror... it would be better as a comedy…

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