After wandering through the woods for several days, a father returns home to his ranch emaciated and hungry. But while gone, he had to resort to cannibalism for survival (imagine the Donner Party). After ingesting human flesh, he becomes susceptible to the spirit of the wendigo, a mythical beast. Will his family be able to handle the new bloodthirsty killer that is their father? I entered this film knowing precious little about director Larry Fessenden, and having low expectations. The first reports I heard on this one were also very critical. But the writers (who did the great "Cigarette Burns") and the presence of Doug Jones made me curious. And in the end, I actually really liked this one.
First, we have easily the most blood and gore in the series yet (thanks, NBC). I thought the limits were pushed before, but here I think we've found the end. Human flesh! Then we have Doug Jones, who is amazing as the stick-thin wendigo-infused father. Say what you will about anything else, but Jones was pretty awesome.
My only real dislike (besides the usual complaint of not enough time) was the way Fessenden decided to make the wendigo very fast. Sure, in one scene i got a good jump. But generally it was annoying and I don't think it added anything to the character. If anything, stressing the superhuman and supernatural aspects took away from the chilling performance of Jones, who needed no effects.
This is the last episode before the Olympics, and they left on a good note. But the ratings continue to drop, so if the series doesn't come back after the Olympics, I won't be surprised. One way or another the remaining episodes will get released. I liked this episode, but to be honest, the series is nothing special and if it's not continued, I won't be hurt or surprised. I'll just enjoy it while it lasts, and this episode helped that.
First, we have easily the most blood and gore in the series yet (thanks, NBC). I thought the limits were pushed before, but here I think we've found the end. Human flesh! Then we have Doug Jones, who is amazing as the stick-thin wendigo-infused father. Say what you will about anything else, but Jones was pretty awesome.
My only real dislike (besides the usual complaint of not enough time) was the way Fessenden decided to make the wendigo very fast. Sure, in one scene i got a good jump. But generally it was annoying and I don't think it added anything to the character. If anything, stressing the superhuman and supernatural aspects took away from the chilling performance of Jones, who needed no effects.
This is the last episode before the Olympics, and they left on a good note. But the ratings continue to drop, so if the series doesn't come back after the Olympics, I won't be surprised. One way or another the remaining episodes will get released. I liked this episode, but to be honest, the series is nothing special and if it's not continued, I won't be hurt or surprised. I'll just enjoy it while it lasts, and this episode helped that.