There are certain things from our youth that we always try to hold on to, especially when they meant something to us as we were growing up. One of those things for me has always been Charles Band’s Full Moon Features. Since 1988, the company has consistently released film after film. While their recent productions come nowhere near the heights they once reached, the fact that they’re still around 30 years later is a testament to how powerful a brand can be.
I sometimes struggle to watch their latest releases because they’re meant to be shot, released, and monetized quickly, so they can move on to the next one. Their latest release is the entertainingly titled Models vs. Werewolves (2026), directed by Danny Draven (Weedjies: Halloweed Night). You get exactly what you’d expect from the title.
A group of glamorous social media influencers is about to discover that their picture-perfect getaway is going to turn into a bloody nightmare. Looking to escape the hustle and bustle for some rural relaxation, the self-absorbed bunch soon find themselves in the hunting grounds of a savage pack of shape-shifting werewolves with a serious appetite for human flesh.
Before long, those carefully curated lives and carefree attitudes go out the window as the group fights for survival. With bloodthirsty predators closing in from every direction, this weekend retreat becomes a fight for survival, with getting the perfect shot the least of their worries.
If you’re going to call your film Models vs. Werewolves, you already know who your audience is and what they expect. Over five shooting days, Draven and his cast delivered on those promises. It’s silly, predictable, and cheap, but it’s still charming and fun in all the right ways.
The actresses all seemed to get the material as intended and just run with it. When the cast is visibly having fun, it certainly translates to the audience. We’re even treated to a cameo by the legendary Dee Wallace.
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My only real issue with the film is the subpar CGI. It can be jarring at times, especially when the practical effects look really good. Even the design and execution of the werewolves were much better than I expected.
The Blu-ray is pretty solid, with a sharp, colorful image. There are a few solid bonus features as well:
- Director’s Commentary
- Original Trailer
- Behind the Scenes
- Charles Band Cast Screening Intro
After all these years, Full Moon still has some gas left in the tank. Who knows whether they’re gaining new fans or if all of us old-timers are still riding the nostalgia. I just hope it’s enough to keep them delivering the simple, fun entertainment they do so well.
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