Wolf Town

Wolf Town

Year: 2011

Runtime: 90 mins

Language: English

Director: Roel Reiné

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When shy college student Kyle and his three friends become stranded in an abandoned western ghost town, a pack of ferocious wolves corners them. Forced to face his own anxieties, Kyle must summon courage, confront the predatory pack, and guide his friends safely out of the hostile wilderness.

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1

Kyle's trip plan and the awkward meetup

Kyle wakes up with the goal of asking Jess out on a trip. His friend Ben enters his room and they head out to pick up Jess. They soon learn Jess has a boyfriend named Rob, which casts the trip in an awkward light.

morning Kyle's house
2

The ride to the mine and the love triangle

On the road to the mine, they pick up Jess and meet Rob. The vibe is tense and awkward as the trio shifts from friendly banter to uncomfortable discussion about Jess's relationship. They press on toward the mine despite the friction.

morning road to the mine
3

Kyle's wolf sighting on the way to the mine

While walking toward the mine, Kyle hears noises and spots a large gray wolf. He freezes in a fetal position to protect himself, and when he finally looks again the wolf is gone. He tells the others about the sighting, but they are skeptical.

late morning path to the mine
4

The mine trip and tension

Ben, Jess, and Rob head to the mine while Kyle stays back for a moment. The group explores the area and the atmosphere grows more ominous as they venture deeper. Kyle remains behind, feeling left out and uneasy.

midday mine entrance
5

Townbound exploration and wolf unease

After the mine excursion, they head into town to look around. In the town, Jess and Rob split off into a saloon while Ben voices disappointment about the trip. The sense of danger from wolves lingers just out of sight.

afternoon town
6

Jess finds the journal

In the saloon, Jess discovers a journal that echoes the opening lines of the film, hinting at a grim fate. The moment foreshadows the danger that looms as the night approaches. The others react with cautious curiosity.

late afternoon saloon
7

Ben injured and ignition tampering

Kyle and Jess locate Ben stumbling and clutching his leg as they hurry him back to the car. They discover the ignition wires have been tampered with and that Jess's phone has been stolen. Rob volunteers to go get help while they wait in the saloon.

evening saloon/parking area
8

Rob's attempt to fetch help and the wolves

Rob runs to get help but is pursued by wolves. He is attacked yet manages to escape and bursts back into the saloon, knocking down Jess. The trio then barricade the doors and windows to keep the wolves out.

night outside saloon / saloon interior
9

Wolf intrusions and Rob's demise

A wolf climbs the stairs to the bar and attacks Rob, who fights back and kills it with a chair leg. Ben then dies, leaving Jess and Kyle to contend with the danger and try to move him to a safer room.

late night saloon
10

Escape to a barn and salvage

With Ben fading, they decide to move him to another room and Rob breaks through floorboards to escape. The wolves gather outside as the trio heads for a nearby barn, where wolves push on the doors. Kyle runs to his car to grab supplies while Rob creates a distraction to buy them time.

night local barn
11

Dynamite discovery and grim journal

Inside the barn they discover dynamite and a disturbing den, including what appears to be a human femur. Kyle reads from the found journal, which warns that the wolves won't stop until everyone is dead. Rob grabs a lighter and the group steels themselves for a deadly plan.

night barn
12

Rob ventures for dynamite

Rob declares he's going to fetch more dynamite and slips out toward the shed. He sneaks past a wolf and retrieves a stick of dynamite before returning to the group with a renewed sense of urgency.

night shed/outside the barn
13

Morning escape toward the boat house

In the morning, the trio climbs out the window with the intent of reaching a boat house. They discuss using dynamite to deter the wolves as they move toward safety. Rob stays behind for a moment, but the plan continues to hinge on timing.

morning boat house area
14

The house explosion and Kyle's final act

Rob heads out to lure the wolves with dynamite, but is killed by the wolves and Ben's body is dragged into the fray. Kyle then retrieves dynamite and lighter, sets a box in the house, and jumps off the roof as it explodes. The blast buys them a fragile window of escape.

morning house
15

Final stand and the road to safety

As Kyle and Jess stagger away, a wolf appears at the edge of the road. Kyle threatens it with another stick of dynamite, even though he has no lighter, and the wolf backs off. They press on down the road, scarred but free for the moment.

morning road

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