Dire Wolf (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 2009, Dire Wolf is a horror film directed by Fred Olen Ray, running about 87 minutes. “When A Failed Experiment Breathes Terror” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A vicious genetically modified creature that's half human and half dire wolf escapes from a research facility so it can go on a murderous rampage in a quiet rural community. It's up to the easygoing Sheriff Parker, eager game warden Jim, and a couple of government agents to stop the beast before things get too out of hand.
Who’s in it. Dire Wolf stars Maxwell Caulfield as Sheriff Parker, Steven Lee Allen as Ed Reilly, Dawn Ann Billings as Tina and Vince Cefalu as Cooper, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Dire Wolf has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dire Wolf page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dire Wolf tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dire Wolf (2009)?
- In US, Dire Wolf is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Dire Wolf worth watching?
- Dire Wolf holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Dire Wolf?
- Dire Wolf stars Maxwell Caulfield, Steven Lee Allen, Dawn Ann Billings, Vince Cefalu and John L. Curtis.
- When was Dire Wolf released?
- Dire Wolf was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.