Red Riding Hood

Red Riding Hood

Year: 2011

Runtime: 100 min

Language: English

Director: Catherine Hardwicke

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In this dark and suspenseful retelling of Red Riding Hood, beauty and terror collide when a young woman's heart is torn between two men amidst a series of gruesome werewolf attacks. As the moon turns blood red, Valerie must navigate love, loyalty, and primal fear to uncover the truth behind the beast's identity and her own mysterious connection to it.

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Timeline – Red Riding Hood (2011)
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1

Life in Daggerhorn

In the remote village of Daggerhorn, Valerie lives a seemingly simple life amid chilling winter backdrops. However, her world is complicated by her parents' plans to marry her off to wealthy blacksmith Adrian and his son Henry.

Daggerhorn
2

Forbidden Love

Valerie is deeply in love with a woodcutter named Peter, and they both dream of escaping their oppressive fates. Their plans for a future together clash against the expectations of their families.

Daggerhorn
3

Tragic Discovery

The village is shaken when the brutal attack on Valerie's older sister, Lucy, reveals the lurking danger of a werewolf. The discovery of Lucy's body among the haystacks sends shockwaves through the community.

Daggerhorn
4

The Monthly Sacrifice

The villagers follow a tradition of offering sacrifices to the werewolf in hopes of keeping it at bay. However, Lucy’s attempt to confront the engagement arranged for Valerie exposes deep-seated betrayal and envy.

Daggerhorn
5

Confrontation in the Woods

A group of men from the village, including Adrian, Henry, and Peter, venture into the woods to confront the beast. Their bravery leads to slaying what they mistakenly believe is the beast, only to return with the head of a common gray wolf.

Woods
6

Father Solomon's Warning

The village celebration turns grim when Father Solomon arrives, revealing that they have not killed the true werewolf. He warns them about the impending blood moon and its lethal repercussions for those bitten.

Daggerhorn
7

The Real Wolf Strikes

In a shocking turn of events, the real werewolf attacks the celebratory gathering, leading to several fatalities. Valerie and her friend Roxanne find themselves cornered but are mysteriously saved by an unexpected connection with the wolf.

Daggerhorn
8

Family Secrets Unveiled

Amidst growing chaos, Valerie's mother confesses her affair with Adrian, revealing shocking family connections between Lucy and Henry. This revelation throws Valerie’s understanding of her family and herself into question.

Daggerhorn
9

Father Solomon's Imprisonment

In his relentless pursuit to eliminate the threat, Father Solomon imprisons those he believes are connected to the werewolf. His actions escalate the tension and fear within the village as more bloodshed ensues.

Daggerhorn
10

Valerie's Identity Crisis

Valerie grapples with the revelation of her father's true nature as the wolf. This shocking discovery ignites a fierce battle for her identity and shapes her future, culminating in a dramatic confrontation.

Daggerhorn
11

The Dark Showdown

In a heart-stopping climax, Peter arrives just in time to save Valerie from her father's dark intentions. Their fight leads Valerie to confront and ultimately kill her father, a decision fraught with emotional turmoil.

Daggerhorn
12

Embracing the Past

After the harrowing events, Valerie chooses to remain in her grandmother's house, confronting the darkness of her family's past. She begins to forge a path toward a new future while honoring the losses she has endured.

Grandmother's house
13

A New Beginning

In a poignant ending, Valerie and Peter reunite, their love providing a glimmer of hope. They stand together against the backdrop of snow-capped mountains, ready to face whatever challenges lie ahead.

Snow-capped mountains

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