It’s hard to think of a film that more starkly illustrates humanity’s capacity for cruelty. The story centers around several children, visibly malnourished and so frightened of their Nazi captors that they go through degrading routines simply to survive each day; it seems as though this is the only existence they've ever known. Following the camp's liberation and subsequent abandonment, these youngsters find themselv…

Adrian Panek’s film demonstrates a considerable amount of attention to detail and artistry, avoiding the pitfall of exploiting its disturbing concept. ‘Werewolf,’ which blends elements of wartime narrative with survival horror, emerges as a restrained and surprisingly impactful work.

A World War II political allegory, fairy tale, and coming-of-age drama blended with horror elements creates a surprisingly effective combination. >_Everything that was not connected with the immediate task of keeping oneself and one's closest friends alive lost its value. Everything was sacrificed to this end. A man's character became involved to the point that he was caught in a mental turmoil which threatened al…