Review of Wendigo (1978) by Nickie M — 28 Oct 2006

More lore/myth than traditional horror, interesting.

This review of Wendigo (1978) was written by Nickie M on 28 Oct 2006.

Wendigo has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Tom R (1,102) on 09 Feb 2006

Do NOT WATCH THIS MOVIE IT IS REALY REALY REALY SHIT…

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By Zak R (17) on 11 Nov 2007

This movie has left me speechless. The ending was riveting with the depressed indian tear alluding to the early 90s commercial. Classy…

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

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By Philip L (300) on 30 Apr 2010

A lot of people seem to hate this movie, and I guess I can see why, but I thought Larry Fessenden did a superb job telling the dramas of family…

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By Michael P (1,574) on 21 Dec 2009

The movie was pretty good, but I have to agree the ending was kind of a let down…

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By Sari O (4) on 13 Jul 2007

On a shit budget, it's obvious that putting together a convincing creature was nearly impossible. Where this movie shines is its story…

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By Noah C (192) on 18 Oct 2010

Larry Fessenden crafts an almost 70's feeling film with this tale of the city folks out of their element at a remote cabin, where they naturally…

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By Gus S (115) on 01 Aug 2008

Haunting horror/drama from indie director Larry Fessenden…

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By Scott M (2,584) on 20 Dec 2010

Wendigos heart seems to be in the right place but it can't pump any blood…

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