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The Witcher: Nightmare of the Wolf

The Witcher: Nightmare of the Wolf

Animation · Action · Fantasy · 2021

Escaping from poverty to become a witcher, Vesemir slays monsters for coin and glory, but when a new menace rises, he must face the demons of his past.

Movie details

The Witcher: Nightmare of the Wolf

“Face your demons.”

2021 Animation · Action · Fantasy 1h 23m

Critical arithmetic

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TMDB

7.4 / 10

Community rating

Escaping from poverty to become a witcher, Vesemir slays monsters for coin and glory, but when a new menace rises, he must face the demons of his past.

CriticWise case file

What this film says about your taste.

Not a recommendation score. A measure of how closely the film’s taste signals resemble yours.

The archetype split

Who fights over The Witcher: Nightmare of the Wolf?

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The people responsible.

Directed by

Han Kwang Il

Written by

Beau DeMayo

Theo James

Theo James

Vesemir (voice)

Mary McDonnell

Mary McDonnell

Lady Zerbst (voice)

Lara Pulver

Lara Pulver

Tetra Gilcrest (voice)

Graham McTavish

Graham McTavish

Deglan (voice)

Tom Canton

Tom Canton

Filavandrel (voice)

David Errigo Jr.

David Errigo Jr.

Young Vesemir / Young Remus (voice)

Jennifer Hale

Jennifer Hale

Illyana / Noblewoman (voice)

Court is in session

Put The Witcher: Nightmare of the Wolf on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Cool Ironist

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.