THE VAULT

Brotherhood of the Wolf (2001) Explained: Beyond the Blood

Scare Score: 7/100

The year is 1766... The hunt for a killer has begun.

The Premise

In 18th century France, the Chevalier de Fronsac and his Native American friend Mani are sent by the King to the Gevaudan province to investigate the killings of hundreds by a mysterious beast.

Why It Terrifies Us

Categorized under Historical Horror, Action Horror, Brotherhood of the Wolf taps into fundamental fears. The 7/100 Scare Score is well-earned. The themes of martial arts, rape, france continually haunt viewers long after the credits roll.

Into The Vault

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