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The Company of Wolves
“The Desire...The Fantasy...The Nightmare.”
6.3 / 10• 1984• 1h 35m•R• English
HorrorFantasy
Storyline
An adaptation of Angela Carter's fairy tales. Young Rosaleen dreams of a village in the dark woods, where Granny tells her cautionary tales in which innocent maidens are tempted by wolves who are hairy on the inside. As Rosaleen grows into womanhood, will the wolves come for her too?
Cast & Crew
Sarah Patterson
Rosaleen
Lead
Angela Lansbury
Granny
David Warner
Father
Graham Crowden
Old Priest
Brian Glover
Amorous Boy's Father
Kathryn Pogson
Young Bride
Stephen Rea
Young Groom
Tusse Silberg
Mother
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Neil Jordan's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. The Company of Wolves is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
