You are here:
Game of Werewolves

Game of Werewolves

2011

TV-MA

Director

Juan Martínez Moreno

Runtime

104 minutes

Average Rating

No ratings yet

Synopsis

After 15 years, Tomas, a not very succesfull writer, comes back to the village in Galicia where his family comes from, Arga, apparently to get an award. But he doesn't know the real reason why he is there, to end with an old curse that is been haunting the village for the last hundred years.

Where to Watch

Diversity & Representation

Overall Score

2.5/10

Limited


Category Breakdown

LGBTQ+ Representation

Minimal

The film lacks LGBTQ+ characters or narratives that engage with non-cisnormative identities. It adheres to conventional social structures within its rural ensemble.

Gender Representation

Fair

Gender dynamics follow traditional horror archetypes rather than subverting hierarchies. Roles are defined by the immediate requirements of the survival plot.

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

Limited

The cast is predominantly of European descent, reflecting the remote Galician setting. The film presents a relatively homogeneous social environment.

Religious & Cultural Diversity

Limited

The story functions as a genre-driven survival horror without explicit critiques of Western institutions. It lacks a prominent anti-capitalist or anti-religious framework.

Disability Representation

Minimal

There is no evidence of characters with visible or invisible disabilities. The narrative focuses on physical threats and psychological breakdowns instead.

Strengths

  • The film maintains a consistent focus on atmospheric tension and genre-driven suspense within its rural setting.

Areas for Improvement

  • The narrative lacks diversity in LGBTQ+, racial, and disability representation.
  • Character roles follow traditional archetypes rather than subverting established social or gender hierarchies.
  • The film misses opportunities to use its setting for broader cultural or institutional critique.

AI Analysis

Lobos de Arga is a traditional genre piece that prioritizes atmospheric horror and suspense over intersectional representation. The narrative architecture relies on established horror tropes and a homogeneous cast. The film operates within a standard cinematic framework that does not actively challenge or subvert traditional cultural or demographic norms. It focuses on the immediate tension of a curse rather than social commentary. Ultimately, the production lacks the intentionality required to disrupt conventional social or identity-based hierarchies, resulting in a narrow demographic scope.

How are these scores produced? →

Rate this Movie

No rating selected
Use arrow keys to select a rating from 1 to 5 stars
Optional text review, maximum 2000 characters
Tip: Wrap spoilers with ||double pipes|| to hide them
0/2000 characters
You must be signed in to submit a rating

Reviews

No reviews yet. Be the first to share your thoughts on this movie!

Use the rating form above to leave a star rating and optional review.