The Boy Who Cried Werewolf

The Boy Who Cried Werewolf

Year: 2010

Runtime: 86 mins

Language: English

Director: Eric Bross

FamilyComedyFantasy

A Californian family inherits a castle in Romania. This is especially exciting to the son, who is obsessed with monsters. And he is not disappointed.

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1

Inheritance and Arrival at Wolfsberg

The Sands family arrives at Dragomir's castle in Wolfsberg, stunned by the remote town's eerie welcome. They meet the stern housekeeper Varcolac, whose presence hints at the castle's strange history. The move marks a fragile new start for Jordan and her brother under mounting financial pressures.

Evening Wolfsberg castle
2

Legends of Wolfsberg Beast

Jordan and Hunter explore the town and castle, stumbling upon the legend of the Wolfsberg Beast, a guardian tied to Dragomir's legacy. The tale hints at ancient secrets pulling them deeper into Wolfsberg's mystery. Goran, the local butcher, is introduced as a potential ally and a spark for Jordan.

Night Wolfsberg town and castle
3

Real estate deal goes dark

Paulina von Eckberg, a bubbly real estate agent, appears after dark to handle the castle sale. Varcolac warns David against selling, highlighting the risks tied to Dragomir's legacy. The looming financial pressure tempts the family to sever ties with Wolfsberg's magic.

Night Wolfsberg castle
4

LB-217 Blood is triggered

In Dragomir's hidden lab, Jordan accidentally steps on a vial of LB-217 Lycanthrope Blood. Hunter helps pull the shard from her foot, and the blood begins to alter Jordan's senses. The first signs of the transformation push her toward becoming a werewolf.

Night Dragomir's hidden lab
5

First signs of transformation

Jordan awakens to heightened senses and dog-like curiosity as her wolf side starts to emerge. Her appetite and impulses grow, making control increasingly difficult. The family confronts the grim reality that there may be no simple cure for lycanthropy.

Night Wolfsberg castle
6

No cure but a silver bullet (debate)

Hunter explains there is no known cure beyond killing a werewolf with a silver bullet, a solution he rejects to protect his sister. They debate how to safeguard Jordan while the lunar cycle tightens its grip on her power. The family braces for a dangerous night as the moon rises again.

Night Wolfsberg castle
7

Varcolac's revelation

Varcolac reveals Dragomir's hidden history: he was the Wolfsberg Beast and had been seeking a cure for lycanthropy. Vampires plot to seize control of the castle, setting up an age-old clash of powers. The revelation deepens the town's sense of danger and loyalty to Dragomir's legacy.

Night Wolfsberg castle
8

Paulina captures the siblings

Paulina, revealed to be a vampire, captures the siblings hoping to seize the manor for herself. They manage a narrow escape but are soon recaptured, escalating the threat to the family. The castle's supernatural tensions erupt as the fight for control intensifies.

Night Wolfsberg castle
9

Hunter's true lineage revealed

Hunter reveals his own true lineage and shifts into a werewolf, proving he is a genuine descendant rather than merely cursed. He joins Jordan in defending Wolfsberg. The siblings unite to face the looming dawn and the castle's defenders against the undead.

Night Wolfsberg castle
10

Battle with vampires

The siblings stage a climactic battle with the invading vampires across the castle halls. As sunrise approaches, they fight for survival and to protect Dragomir's legacy. Dawn's light becomes their ally against the supernatural onslaught.

Sunrise Wolfsberg castle
11

Dawn antidote

Hunter's blood is used in an antidote that finally subdues Jordan's lycanthropy and returns her to human form. The cure stabilizes their future and lets the Sands family claim Dragomir's legacy. The castle's magic and memory begin to settle into a hopeful new balance.

Sunrise Dragomir's hidden lab
12

New guardians and a recovered home

The Sands family inherits the money Dragomir left behind, enough to keep the castle and their original home. Hunter takes on the role of Wolfsberg's guardian, while Jordan returns to school with newfound confidence. Goran relocates to California as a foreign exchange student, continuing their connection across the ocean.

Day Wolfsberg castle
13

Paulina persists in the neighborhood

Paulina survives dawn and reappears in the Sands' neighborhood, continuing her pursuit of the castle. The vampire threat lingers, ensuring Wolfsberg's mysteries are far from over. The town remains on edge as new rumors spread.

Daybreak Wolfsberg neighborhood
14

Karaoke finale

The ensemble celebrates with a karaoke rendition of '...Baby One More Time,' tying together Wolfsberg's eerie charm with the Sands' restored future. The town joins in song as the credits roll, blending magic and music. The closing moment reinforces a hopeful mood for the castle's guardians.

Credits Wolfsberg town square

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