The Werewolf Timeline 2000-2010
2000
- 2010: The TV show "Teen Wolf" debuts in 2010, introducing a new generation to the world of werewolves. The show follows a teenager named Scott McCall, who is turned into a werewolf after being bitten by a supernatural creature while out on a hike. As Scott struggles to come to terms with his new identity and the dangers that come with it, he must also navigate the challenges of high school and teenage relationships. "Teen Wolf" was a popular and critically acclaimed show, running for six seasons until 2017 and introducing viewers to a diverse cast of werewolf characters with their own unique abilities and challenges.
- 2011: The TV show “Being Human” debuts, featuring a werewolf as one of the main characters. The show explores the lives of supernatural creatures living in a world where they must hide their true identities.
- 2011: The TV show “Grimm” debuts, featuring a detective who discovers he is descended from a line of hunters known as “Grimms” who are tasked with keeping the balance between humanity and the supernatural. The show includes various types of werewolves as antagonists and supporting characters.
- 2012: The film “The Cabin in the Woods” is released, featuring a group of friends who unknowingly release a werewolf from its containment while on a weekend getaway. The film is known for its unconventional approach to the horror genre.
- 2013: The film “Werewolf: The Apocalypse – Heart of the Forest” is released, based on the tabletop role-playing game of the same name. The game and film follow a group of werewolves known as the Garou, who are at war with supernatural forces that threaten to destroy the natural world.
- 2014: The film “Wolfcop” is released, a comedic horror film about a police officer who transforms into a werewolf while on duty. The film becomes a cult classic.
- 2015: The film “Late Phases” is released, featuring a Vietnam War veteran who moves into a retirement community and discovers that his new neighbors are werewolves. The film is praised for its unique take on the werewolf genre.
- 2016: The film “The Monster” is released, featuring a mother and daughter who are stranded on a deserted road and must fight off a werewolf attacking their car. The film is praised for its intense and suspenseful atmosphere.
- 2017: The film “The Wolf Man” is released, a reimagining of the 1941 classic of the same name. The film follows a man who is bitten by a werewolf and struggles to control his transformation while also investigating the mysterious deaths in his village.
- 2018: The film “The Ritual” is released, featuring a group of friends who go on a hiking trip in the Scandinavian wilderness and become pursued by a mysterious and ancient force. The film is praised for its atmosphere and use of folklore.