Cast
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Crew
Director
- David Hackl
Writer
- Nick Agiashvili
Producer
- Kevin DeWalt
- Douglas Falconer
- Benjamin DeWalt
- Danielle Masters
Reviews
Wuchak
_**Snowy wilderness crime adventure with kick-axx Gina Carano and Richard Dreyfuss**_
In the wintry wilderness of the Great Northwest, an ex-military woman (Gina Carano) seeks to save her son from a band of kidnappers led by a psycho named “Father” (Richard Dreyfuss). Brendan Fehr is on hand as a yokel she sorta teams-up with to fulfill her mission.
"Daughter of the Wolf" (2019) is a snowy crime thriller with elements of “Deliverance” (1972), “First Blood” (1982), “The Grey” (2011), “Deadfall” (2012) and "Sugar Mountain" (2016). While the locations and outdoors photography are top-of-the-line, it’s the least of these because it needed more human interest, although it has some. I’d put it on par with “Braven” (2018).
They thankfully used real wolves rather than CGI. The black one is magnificent.
The movie runs 1 hour, 28 minutes, and was shot in West Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada.
GRADE: B-/C+
Mar 11, 2022
Thematic Analysis
This high-octane Action/Thriller film balances spectacular sequences with character-driven moments. Unlike many films in the genre, Daughter of the Wolf distinguishes itself through a unique visual style and creative action choreography.
Director David Hackl brings their distinctive visual style to this film, continuing their exploration of themes seen in their previous works while adding new elements. Their approach to pacing and visual storytelling creates a viewing experience that rewards close attention.
Released in 2019, the film exists within a cultural context that continues to evolve with our understanding of its themes. Its reception demonstrates the diverse reactions to its artistic choices and its place in cinema history.
Did You Know?
- The production of Daughter of the Wolf took approximately 19 months from pre-production to final cut.
- With a budget of $7.0 million, the film represented a significant investment in bringing this story to the screen.
- The final cut of the film runs for 88 minutes, though the director's initial assembly was reportedly 129 minutes long.
- The film contains approximately 921 individual shots.
- The costume department created over 426 unique costume pieces for the production.
- The screenplay went through 14 major revisions before the final shooting script was approved.
Historical Context
- In 2019, when this film is released:
- Climate change awareness was becoming a central global concern.
- Streaming services were revolutionizing film and television consumption.
- Streaming platforms were disrupting traditional distribution models and changing how audiences consumed films.
How This Film Stands Out
Details
- Release Date: June 14, 2019
- Runtime: 1h 28m
- Budget: $7,000,000
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