Wolfen

Christopher Van der Veer, a powerful magnate, participates in a groundbreaking ceremony for a new building in the South Bronx. This event signifies the beginning of a transformative project that highlights Van der Veer's influence in the city.

Later that evening, Van der Veer and his entourage visit Battery Park in Manhattan. Amidst their stroll, they become targets of unseen creatures, leading to a series of shocking and violent events.

The following day, NYPD Captain Dewey Wilson begins investigating the murders of Van der Veer and his associates. The security team suggests terrorist involvement, but Wilson remains skeptical given the victims' peculiar backgrounds.

During the investigation, Wilson learns about Van der Veer’s bodyguard, a heavyset Haitian with connections to voodoo practices. This information complicates the investigation further, as Wilson contemplates the motives behind the violent acts.

A homeless man encounters an ominous force in an abandoned church on Charlotte Street. In a horrifying turn of events, he is brutally attacked and killed, drawing attention to the danger present in the area earmarked for demolition.

While exploring the eerie abandoned church, Wilson and Neff are drawn upstairs by unsettling sounds. As Neff investigates further, Wilson is distracted by a wolf's howl, leading him to save her from impending danger.

During the autopsy of the victims, coroner Whittington discovers non-human hairs, prompting him to consult zoologist Ferguson. The hairs are identified as belonging to Canis lupus, indicating the presence of an extraordinary predator.

Wilson tracks down Eddie Holt, a militant Native activist with whom he has a tumultuous history. In their tense meeting, Holt hints at a possible connection to the killings and leaves Wilson disturbed by his cryptic words.

While Wilson follows animal clues, Ferguson is ambushed and killed in Central Park. This violent incident heightens the urgency and gravity of Wilson’s investigation as he realizes the threat is more significant than previously thought.

In an ironic twist, coroner Whittington meets his demise while on a stakeout. The event unfolds as he accidentally creates a loud noise, drawing the attention of the wolf-like predator, culminating in a deadly attack.

Overwhelmed by the chaotic events, Wilson seeks refuge in the Wigwam Bar, where he learns about the Wolfen from Holt and his friends. This moment reveals the true nature of the creatures stalking the city, marking a turning point in Wilson's understanding.

Wilson, Neff, and Warren engage in a desperate confrontation with a pack of wolfen in a dark alley. As they fight for survival, Warren is brutally killed, emphasizing the perilous nature of their investigation.

Cornered by the alpha wolf in Van der Veer's penthouse, Wilson takes a bold step by destroying a model of the construction site. This act conveys to the wolfen that they might be allies rather than enemies, leading to a surprising retreat by the creatures.

In the aftermath, the narrative hints that Götterdämmerung will take the fall for the violence. This scapegoating serves as a poignant reminder of societal failings and the hidden predators that exist both in nature and human societies.

In a chilling conclusion, Wilson reflects on the continued existence of the Wolfen, who will persist in their predatory ways. This survival instinct parallels human nature, blending the lines between predator and prey in both worlds.