My reaction to the new Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) Project - Werewolf by Night, a Halloween special short film which released on Disney+.

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Werewolf by Night is an American television special directed by Michael Giacchino and written by Heather Quinn and Peter Cameron for the streaming service Disney+, based on the Marvel Comics featuring the character of the same name. It is the first Marvel Studios Special Presentation in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), sharing continuity with the films and television series of the franchise. The special was produced by Marvel Studios, and follows a secret group of monster hunters as they compete for a powerful relic while going up against a dangerous monster.

Plot:

A secret group of monster hunters gather at Bloodstone Castle following the death of their leader and engage in a mysterious and deadly competition for a powerful relic, which will bring them face to face with a dangerous monster

Gael García Bernal as Jack Russell / Werewolf by Night:
A monster hunter who has been afflicted with a curse that turns him into a werewolf. Bernal was intrigued by "the idea of the whole tapestry of a life" for Russell and what turning into a werewolf meant for him. It initially took Bernal four hours to get into the werewolf costume and make-up, with the timing becoming "quite fast" by the end of filming.

Laura Donnelly as Elsa Bloodstone:
Ulysses Bloodstone's estranged daughter who dislikes her family's tradition of hunting monsters. Donnelly was drawn to the character's fighting capability and being able to do the stunt work associated with her action scenes.

Harriet Sansom Harris as Verussa Bloodstone:
Ulysses's widow and Elsa's stepmother who leads the secret group of monster hunters. Harris said Verussa was "very interested in control" and with Ulysses's death, is able to enter into a more prominent and powerful role.

Carey Jones portrays the swamp creature Ted / Man-Thing, with the special's editor Jeffrey Ford providing additional vocalizations.

Based on Werewolf by Night by
Roy Thomas
Jean Thomas
Gerry Conway
Mike Ploog

Composer Michael Giacchino, returning from Spider-Man: Homecoming, Far From Home, No Way Home and Doctor Strange.