Werewolf by Night

Werewolf By Night confirms that when it comes to Marvel's live-action Disney+ projects, less is more.

[Moon Knight Season 2](https://www.denofgeek.com/tv/marvel-moon-knight-deserve-season-2/)?”, or “will Elsa go on to bust Black Knight’s balls in the Blade reboot?” seem beside the point. [classic Universal](https://www.denofgeek.com/movies/universal-monsters-how-the-wolf-man-created-the-first-cinematic-universe/) and Hammer output, and even adding cue marks to the top right corner of the screen. Werewolf By Night, with its themes of alienation and reckoning with the legacy of an abusive family dynamic, will stay with me. It’s hard not to imagine a version of [Moon Knight](https://www.denofgeek.com/moon-knight) that leaned into this vibe. It’s fun to have spent time in this world, but part of Phase Four’s problem has been an often-misplaced fixation on “what’s next?” and less focus on delivering a viewing experience that stays with you. Jack doesn’t need to tell us about the one time he was able to remember a friend when he was in werewolf form, we get to imagine those circumstances for ourselves when heartbreak briefly flashes in Bernal’s eyes.

"Werewolf By Night" opens with a narration by Rick Wasserman about the known part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, which basically involves all the ...

And while it’s evident that Ted is going to continue his friendship with Jack, there’s a high chance that Elsa is going to continue the legacy of the Bloodstone family and go after the likes of Jack and Ted. Post that, Elsa goes to look for Ted/Man-Thing, and Russell rushes to the weak part of the maze that can be blown apart by the explosive that he has. Swan pledges allegiance to Elsa, and she tells him to start cleaning up the mess in the manor. They are going after them for “fun.” Additionally, you can say that Jack’s story is that of being of two worlds (humans and monsters) and the repercussions of saving or destroying either of them. As expected, Russell gets to be the one to set the tournament into motion, and the rest of the participants go after him. Elsa informs him that the Bloodstone is capable of transforming him in five seconds. So, Elsa agrees to take part in the tournament and proves to Verussa that she isn’t as big of a disappointment as Verussa keeps making her out to be. Man-Thing points out the Bloodstone that has been attached to his body, which is both weakening him and making him angry. However, instead of getting frightened by it, Russell pats it and reveals that he’s actually a friend of Man-Thing, and he’s there to rescue him. He says that Man-Thing is going to be unleashed into the sacred grounds, and the one to slay it is going to possess the Bloodstone. Elsa says that if she (FYI, Verussa is Elsa’s step-mother) is ready to give her the relic, then they don’t have to go through all the formalities. And the thing that they are supposed to slay is the Man-Thing (Carey Jones).

Marvel's Halloween Special is howling around on Disney Plus now. Here's the low-down on the new characters, horror homages and MCU connections [spoilers].

[She-Hulk](/culture/entertainment/she-hulk-release-schedule-when-does-episode-9-hit-disney-plus/) just brought back [Daredevil](/culture/entertainment/she-hulk-episode-8-recap-daredevil-returns-plus-marvel-easter-eggs/) and now heads for its finale next Thursday Oct. Stuart Immonen is thanked for his work defining the look of Elsa Bloodstone in anarchic comic series Nextwave: Agents of H.A.T.E. In that case, the black-and-white sections denoted the 'real' world, and color signaled a shift into the fantasy realm of Oz (which may have been a dream). You'd think the tomb in which Elsa and Jack are momentarily trapped would be ripe for Easter eggs, but the various names on the headstones aren't obvious Marvel comics references. This use of color is probably just a stylistic nod to a classic movie, but we're here to overthink things so it's tempting to wonder whether this is some kind of comment on the nature of reality in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. As well as appearing recently in Star Trek: Picard, Thatcher is perhaps best known as the punk rocker who encountered Spock on a bus in Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home. Interestingly Werewolf by Night is the reverse of The Wizard of Oz, which shifted to luminous [Technicolor](/culture/entertainment/technicolor-100-years-the-gulf-between/) for most of the story then ended by going back to monochrome. The TV movie is a tribute to vintage horror from roughly the first half of the 20th century. From the vintage-styled opening credits to the contorted, maze-like graveyard setting and crackly 1940s gramophone tunes, there are nods to the expressionist horror of silent movies like 1922's Nosferatu and 1920's The Cabinet of Dr. With Elsa's help, Jack helps the hunt's prey escape, revealing the tentacled terror Man-Thing is more of a gentle giant (named Ted). But the hunter with the most kills, Jack Russell, is not the deadly slayer he professes to be: Instead of killing creatures, he frees them. (Not because this article is scary, just because of spoilers).

Get ready for a monstrous new side of the MCU. Check out this brand-new featurette for Marvel Studios' Special Presentation: Werewolf by Night, streaming in one ...

If you couple that with Man-Thing's earlier [Easter egg appearance in Thor: Ragnarok](https://www.digitalspy.com/movies/a833999/thor-ragnarok-trailer-easter-egg-beta-ray-bill-man-thing-ares/), it's clear that there's a plan in motion to make this big green oaf count in some important way. But if we're right, the ramifications of [Werewolf By Night](https://www.digitalspy.com/tv/ustv/a38742852/marvel-werewolf-by-night-disney-plus-outlander-laura-donnelly/) will actually be felt soon throughout the entire multiverse, culminating with one giant crossover event in [Avengers: Secret Wars](https://www.digitalspy.com/movies/a41500631/avengers-secret-wars-doctor-strange-loki-writer/). [John Krasinski's Mr Fantastic](https://www.digitalspy.com/movies/a39940365/doctor-strange-2-fantastic-four-reed-richards-franklin/) in Multiverse of Madness, "an incursion occurs when the boundary between two universes erodes and they collide, destroying one or both entirely". After all, he's the keeper for the Nexus of All Realities, a vulnerable location that could become the focal point of this battle to come. He's almost certainly referring to Man-Thing, a character he actually suggested for Werewolf By Night. But regardless of the outcome, it's hard to imagine that this erosion of the multiverse won't impact Man-Thing in some pivotal way. Man-Thing is also the keeper for the Nexus of All Realities, a place where every timeline and universe intersects in one single point. Like, "the whole future of the entire multiverse depends on it" kind of important. That's not all though. And it all starts here with Man-Thing. [Moon Knight](https://www.digitalspy.com/tv/ustv/a39891356/moon-knight-season-2-release-date-disney/) and [Multiverse of Madness](https://www.digitalspy.com/movies/a39839375/doctor-strange-2-review-multiverse-of-madness/). [Marvel](https://www.digitalspy.com/marvel/)'s [Werewolf By Night](https://www.digitalspy.com/tv/ustv/a41153479/marvel-werewolf-by-night-first-trailer-release-date/) is a schlocky, campy funhouse ride that channels the best monster movies of yesteryear to create something fans have never seen before in the [MCU](https://www.digitalspy.com/movies/a825774/marvel-cinematic-universe-in-chronological-order/).

Werewolf by Night saw Marvel get monstrous for the very first time, but what does the ending of the Halloween special really mean?

What did you think of Werewolf by Night? It’s clear there is something there between Jack and Elsa, for the Werewolf by Night within Jack did not harm her in spite of his fears that he would. The ending sequence saw Jack and Ted sitting peacefully in the woods just after the former changed back. No, Jack was the Werewolf by Night. In the end, he managed to save his friend from the hunters and himself after they forced him to turn. Jack Russell’s participation in the evening of hunting had absolutely nothing to do with taking down the creature known as Man-Thing.

'Werewolf by Night' star Laura Donnelly and co-executive producer Brian Gay talk about what's coming next for Marvel's latest heroine.

“I would love to see her getting to that stage where she is closer to the Elsa we know from the comics, where she has that confidence in herself,” Donnelly says. “When you get to the end of this special, for both Jack and Elsa, I don’t think either of them knows what they’re doing next,” Gay says. “I would also love if there were opportunities to do team-ups,” she says. Werewolf by Night concludes with Elsa winning the competition and claiming the Bloodstone relic. “I read whatever I could get my hands on,” Donnelly says. [Werewolf by Night](https://www.inverse.com/entertainment/werewolf-by-night-trailer-revealed-at-d23), The Nevers star Laura Donnelly plays Elsa Bloodstone, estranged daughter to wealthy monster hunter Ulysses Bloodstone.

Oscar-winning composer Michael Giacchino helms the first Marvel Studios 'special presentation' for Disney+, a love letter to the movies that made him.

[Bride of Frankenstein](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o1Izq-E3o7Y)” (1935) and Carol Reed’s “ [The Third Man](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r9yyDEDGlr0)” (1949). “It felt like the right thing to do.” His younger brother, [Anthony Giacchino](https://www.nj.com/entertainment/2021/04/colette-wins-oscar-for-best-documentary-short-watch-the-film-from-nj-director.html), was right by his side. “ [King Kong](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rnaCi4rBfqw)” (1933), directed by Merian C. The macabre adventure gives a series of winks to the camera. There are plenty of people out in our world today that have to do that for various reasons, and they shouldn’t have to do that, but they feel the need to do it. (The character was revived as Jake Gomez in a 2020 comic of the same name.) Bloodstone’s widow, Verussa, played with a deliciously diabolical air by Harriet Sansom Harris (”Hacks,” “Licorice Pizza”), tells the “death dealers” they must engage in a ceremonial monster hunt. “He had an affliction,” he says of Russell’s nocturnal transformations. 7 on Disney+ as the first “special presentation” from [Marvel Studios](https://www.disneyplus.com/brand/marvel). The group, including Bloodstone’s estranged daughter, Elsa (Donnelly), is there to vie for control of the Bloodstone, a weapon “unlike any other” that glows red inside its enclosure — the only color onscreen. “I’d run down to 7-Eleven and get whatever I could.”

Werewolf by Night is a modestly entertaining diversion, but one can't shake the feeling it doesn't add up to as much as it could have or should have with a ...

It’s a script that's lost between a short film and a feature, too overcrowded for the former and too thin for the latter. Most of the hunters lack in definition or personality—which is a problem—but the mysterious Jack ( [Gael García Bernal](/cast-and-crew/gael-garc%C3%ADa-bernal)) clearly hides a secret while Elsa Bloodstone ( [Laura Donnelly](/cast-and-crew/laura-donnelly)) comes to the night’s events with some heavy baggage. For the most part, “Werewolf by Night” is a modestly entertaining diversion, but one can’t shake how it doesn’t add up to as much as it could have been with a more ambitious team behind it.

There's a lot to unpack in the new special, which successfully pays homage to horror classics while connecting to the bigger Marvel Cinematic Universe. So, of ...

I don't know what to do with myself.’” What do I do now? While Kevin Feige keeps us all in the dark about the future of the MCU and how every production is connected, Marvel Studios should snatch Giacchino for a sequel of Werewolf by Night while they can. The director is taking a break for the first time in many years and is already wondering what he’ll do next. So would I want to do more with them? Werewolf By Night, however, proves Giacchino knows how to make the most of a franchise.

From vampires to zombies to a certain teleporting swamp monster, let's break down the important monster characters of the Marvel Universe and why these ...

The MCU is a bit lacking in the superhero team department these days. Daimon, the self-proclaimed “Son of Satan,” is committed to ridding the world of his father’s evil. That scene suggests Blade is interested in more than just slaying vampires, but is keeping an eye on the various supernatural artifacts of the MCU. The Marvel Universe is home to several demonic characters who may or may not be Satan. Introducing FrankenCastle to the MCU could be one way of making the hyper-violent Punisher work within the confines of this PG-13 universe. Now Mahershala Ali is taking over the role in the upcoming reboot. Dracula is arguably the most powerful vampire in the Marvel Universe, but he’s hardly the only one. Though it appears the MCU version of Elsa is a little more reluctant about entering the family business. Marvel’s Dracula is basically the version popularized in Bram Stoker’s classic novel, though he’s had a few run-ins with other Marvel characters over the centuries. Any shared universe worth its salt has a version of Dracula, and Marvel is certainly no exception. Marvel has two major werewolf characters, but only one of them has a Disney+ series to their name. Even Kevin Feige has teased that this special is the start of

Details on how to attend Collider's free screening of Marvel Studios' Werewolf by Night in 35mm followed by a Q&A with director Michael Giacchino.

Werewolf by Night is about a secret cabal of monster hunters that meet up at the Bloodstone Temple following the death of their leader. That’s because on Thursday, October 13 at 10:45pm, Collider is partnering with Marvel Studios for a special screening of Werewolf by Night in 35mm at the New Beverly Cinema and we’ll have Michael Giacchino for the Q&A. If you’re a fan of Michael Giacchino, Marvel Studios, Werewolf by Night, and seeing movies projected in 35mm, you’re going to want to send me an email.

'Werewolf by Night' Star Gael García Bernal Says Diego Luna Showed Him the Ropes of Disney Franchise Stardom ... The actor discusses his practical transformation ...

Before I started to work on this, I was like, “What am I going to do?” But once you get your feet dirty and put your hands in the clay and start to play around, you gain a little bit of the character. So as soon as Michael told me what he wanted to do and the way he wanted to approach it, I said, “Yeah, let’s do this!” So it’s been great, and I feel really lucky to be in this world of Marvel because of their know-how and infrastructure. There’s a little bit of appropriation that happens, and once you put the mask on, the whole world is built. The black and white is something that I hadn’t thought about [with regard to the rating], but yes, exactly. By the end, it was actually quite fast. Apparently, the black and white kept it at TV-14. But it was fascinating to be around all these other projects and people, and doing a press conference and press junket, in a sense, with all these different films and TV series was incredible. So we were taken care of, and I can’t wait to do more with this great opportunity. So it’s been great to have a good friend who’s also living something similar as well,” García Bernal tells The Hollywood Reporter. It was fantastic to have the opportunity to interpret this character. So it’s been great to have a good friend who’s also living something similar as well. García Bernal is not a complete stranger to Disney, having previously voiced the role of Héctor in Pixar’s Coco, but joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe and leading its first-ever “Special Presentation” is certainly a different beast.

The scion of the Bloodstone monster hunters, Elsa has made a name for herself in cult comics such as Nextwave: Agents of HATE and Monsters Unleashed. But those ...

[Avengers](https://www.denofgeek.com/the-avengers/) [Nick Fury](https://www.denofgeek.com/nick-fury/) assembled in 1959, and later as the leader of various monster hunter organizations, including the Covenant. But there are still plenty of monsters in the MCU, monsters that might draw the attention of Elsa Bloodstone. The Bloodgem choker worn by Elsa gives her the ability to shoot energy blasts and the ring worn by her brother Cullen gives him ESP. After all, living with Ulysses has taught Elsa Bloodstone who the real monsters are. She did not return to Boston until after Ulysses’s death, at which point she began wearing the Bloodgem as a choker and started her own monster hunting career. In theory, Bloodstone’s primary quest drove him to search for other pieces of the inter-dimensional meteor from which the Bloodgem spawned and to get revenge against the Hellfire Helix, a creature from the Bloodgem’s dimension who killed Ulysses’ prehistoric tribe. But he was literally a throwback, a caveman sustained and evolved by the Bloodgem. The scion of the Bloodstone monster hunters, Elsa has made a name for herself in cult comics such as Nextwave: Agents of HATE and Monsters Unleashed. In her last appearance, Elsa and Cullen discovered their ancient half-sister Lyra, who was thought to be long-ago sacrificed to a monster by Ulysses. If the special piqued your interest, here’s a quick look at the history of Elsa Bloodstone, her father Ulysses, and the Bloodgem. The story of the Bloodstone family begins with the Bloodgem, a fragment of an interdimensional meteor that crashed onto the Earth eons ago. The upcoming Halloween special [Werewolf by Night](https://www.denofgeek.com/werewolf-by-night/) seems like a continuation of that approach, pushing lesser-known wolfman character Jack Russell to the forefront.

Werewolf by Night is now streaming on Disney+, and the horror special is getting rave reviews. Recently, Marvel Studios president, Kevin Feige, ...

But for right now, I just wanted to tell the story of one night in the life of these characters and hopefully something that you could just drop in on not having seen anything else and just enjoy it for what it was." "I mean, we talked a little bit about Blade, but in the end, it was like, 'You know what, if we're looking at this and I always described this as an episode of The Twilight Zone, you know, let's keep it contained.' This is one night in the life of Jack and Elsa, and let's see what that's like. "And that was funny, you know because sometimes they ask me things and I go like, 'Well, it seems you know even more than I do about this.'" He added, "Let's see where this leads. And I know everyone searches for connectivity and we want this person in here and this, and I was like, 'No, let's just do this.' It exists in this same world as all of these other things. ](https://comicbook.com/marvel/news/werewolf-by-night-kevin-feige-teases-a-world-that-will-become-quite-important-to-the-future-of-the-mcu-in-new-featurette/) Fans are [hoping to see the characters again](https://comicbook.com/marvel/news/werewolf-by-night-producer-future-marvel-crossovers-exclusive/), and it sounds like Gael García Bernal is eager to return as Jack Russell. I feel very lucky and very grateful that I've been chosen to play this guy."

Debuting on Disney Plus today, Bernal plays Jake Gomez who transforms into the titular werewolf. Of course, this is the second Werewolf By Night from the comics ...

The Amazon Prime original was widely praised by critics and fans alike, and it netted Bernal multiple awards, most notably wins for the 2016 and 2017 Golden Globe for Best Actor in a Musical, Television Series, or Comedy. The film was nominated for six Oscars, including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Original Screenplay. Like so many Disney animated films, Coco is as famous for its music as it is the heartwarming story of a child discovering his family. The movie told the story of four families across different continents whose lives were connected by a domino effect of violence and circumstance. The next year, Bernal teamed with his longtime friend, Andor star Diego Luna, for their first onscreen collaboration, Y Tu Mamá También, which translates to “And Your Mother, Too.” Bernal and Luna play teenage boys who take a road trip with a woman in her late-20s. With an interconnecting plot, the story follows three strangers ranging from a man involved in dogfighting and an assassin, to a wealthy and glamorous woman, who find their worlds crashing together. Executive produced by Robert Redford, The Motorcycle Diaries saw Bernal portray a young Ernesto Guevara on an excursion that would change his life. The coming-of-age film details his pre-Che days as Ernesto and his friend, Alberto, travel across 1952 South America on a motorcycle. While attending London’s Central School of Speech & Drama, he appeared in the short film, De Tripas, Corazon, which would be nominated for Best Short Film at the 1997 Academy Awards. [IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0305558/bio?ref_=nm_ov_bio_sm), he was born in Guadalajara, Mexico, in 1978. Bernal has been performing on stage and screen for 30 years now, and in that time he’s built an impressive resume filled with accolades. Of course, this is the second Werewolf By Night from the comics.

The inheritor of a family curse, Jack Russell debuted in Marvel Spotlight #2, written by the trio of Roy Thomas, Jeanie Thomas, and Gerry Conway, with pencils ...

In 1972, Marvel added to the canon with a take on a classic trope with Werewolf by Night. Giacchino digs deep into Werewolf by Night lore, bringing along a few other beloved Marvel Characters. Most of the Atlas beasties transported to the Marvel Universe in a new form, as did famous monsters like Godzilla and Count Dracula, to regularly do battle with the Avengers and the X-Men.

The latest MCU character to emerge on the streaming platform is played by BAFTA nominee Gael Garcia Bernal.

See our [latest prediction champs](https://www.goldderby.com/best-prediction-scores/awards/league-data/). [the 2023 SAG Awards nominees through January 10](https://www.goldderby.com/leagues/) [Make your predictions](https://www.goldderby.com/leagues/) at Gold Derby now. Speak up and share your huffy opinions in our [famous forums](https://www.goldderby.com/forums/) where 5,000 showbiz leaders lurk every day to track latest awards buzz. A Geek Community](https://butwhytho.net/2022/09/25/werewolf-by-night-review-disney-plus/) begins with the exciting “Werewolf by Night is beyond anything I thought could come out of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.” Her enthusiasm over the special only increases from that point, always a good sign. [Slashfilm](https://www.slashfilm.com/1024724/werewolf-by-night-review-marvel-bucks-tradition-with-a-fun-monster-movie-homage-fantastic-fest/) praises the special, singling out the plot and the performance of Harriet Sansom Harris as the most valuable player. Download our free and easy app for [Apple/iPhone devices](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/id1460576753) or [Android (Google Play)](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pmc.goldDerby) to compete against legions of other fans plus our experts and editors for best prediction accuracy scores. Still, it’ll suffice as an entry point to horror and at least leaves you hoping to see more of Jack, his buddy Ted, and Elsa in the future.” It captures a bygone era while also working with modern elements as well.” In closing, “Werewolf By Night is perfection and there is no overstating that. In a strange and macabre memorial to the leader’s life, the attendees are thrust into a mysterious and deadly competition for a powerful relic–a hunt that will ultimately bring them face to face with a dangerous monster. The action-packed special was instantly a hit with critics, holding a 92% freshness rating at Rotten Tomatoes as of this writing. She adds, “More than that though, Werewolf By Night is an absolutely timeless piece of work. Disney+ describes the special: “On a dark and somber night, a secret cabal of monster hunters emerge from the shadows and gather at the foreboding Bloodstone Temple following the death of their leader.

Marvel Studios' chilling Special Presentation Werewolf by Night is now streaming exclusively on Disney+, inviting fans to explore a new corner of the Marvel ...

“Collaborating with Jeff was great because as I was writing the score in one room, he was editing the film in the next room, so I would go back and forth. “Sometimes you get a better idea in the moment,” he says. This is what this character is going through.’ It was a great way to communicate.” “But I was like, ‘No, I want the most obscure, weird thing you have—and as a kid, that was Werewolf by Night.” Drawing inspiration from classic black-and-white monster films, his idea for Werewolf by Night presented an opportunity to take yet another big, creative swing for Marvel Studios. “I’ve actually been making movies since I was 9 years old,” he clarifies. “Music was something I did for a very long time and loved,” he says.

How did Ulysses Bloodstone die before the events of Marvel's Werewolf By Night? The answer may have been right in front of us.

[Mahershala Ali](https://www.denofgeek.com/mahershala-ali/) is ready to unfurl his wings as Blade in the MCU, and with the daywalker having a penchant for hunting down blood-sucking vampires, he’d be well-matched to join Elsa and Jack on their next mission. [ComicBook.com](https://comicbook.com/movies/news/why-blade-and-moon-knight-dont-appear-in-werewolf-by-night-revealed-exclusive/)) that Moon Knight and Blade wouldn’t be in Werewolf by Night, the special’s atmosphere and shooting style means there are calls for him to take over from [Bassam Tariq to direct Blade](https://www.denofgeek.com/movies/marvel-blade-reboot-troubles/). [Heavy Spoilers](https://youtu.be/srP94h50G-0), a rough translation of the Latin in Werewolf by Night suggests that Jack was the one who killed Ulysses Bloodstone. The events of Werewolf by Night are triggered by the death of Ulysses Bloodstone. Although their Latin is a little rusty, the opening credits that give us the Bloodstone backstory apparently say something along the lines of: “This tearful Bloodstone, Ulysses the seventh son, as far as the stones are concerned, is slain, and is slain on the last full moon of the year, at the end of the blood/bloodshed.” Connecting the dots, it’s not too much of a leap to imagine Jack killed Ulysses thanks to his death falling on the night of a full moon. [Werewolf by Night](https://www.denofgeek.com/werewolf-by-night/) made its bloody debut as the first Marvel Studios Special Presentation.

Editor's note: The below contains spoilers for Werewolf by Night.The Marvel Cinematic Universe continues to balloon in size with sequels, spin-offs, and origin ...

Understandably, Elsa is furious that Jack concealed his monster identity, and is pretty positive he is going to kill her as soon as he turns. Verussa stands up and gets ready to kill Elsa for being a disgrace to the family, but Man-Thing, er, Ted, breaks through the ceiling and burns her alive before setting off on his search for Jack. He encourages Elsa to be friendly to the hideous beast when they meet and to be sure to call him by his name: Ted. That’s because the Bloodstone is allergic to monsters, and Jack is actually a werewolf. As "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" plays, the black and white screen turns to color, revealing her red jacket. Jack realizes that one of the hunters overheard him, and runs to safety in a room, where Elsa happens to be taking a breather. Sure enough, Elsa calling him by his name calms him down, and she’s able to yank the stone from his back. The plan is for Jack to throw a tiny bomb device at the nearest perimeter wall with a giant crack and make a run for it. Despite showing promise at a young age, Elsa seems to have abandoned the monster-hunting life she was expected to live, and thus has lost her birthright to the stone. The two bond over not really wanting to fight, with Jack saying that he is “not that type of hunter.” Okay, so, if he isn’t, then why does he want the stone so bad? A veiled and vengeful Verussa expresses her frustration to Elsa for being absent for 20 years. As explained in the gloomy opening narration, they are a family of monster hunters who explores the darkness to “hunt and slaughter [monsters] with pride.” Ulysses Bloodstone, the patriarch of the powerful family, has been the sole controller of the ancient relic known as the Bloodstone, which has supernatural powers and is considered a “weapon unlike any other.” But, he just died, and now the Bloodstone is without a “master.” A small group of the best monster hunters from around the globe meet up at Bloodstone Manor to honor their deceased and fearless leader and are greeted by Verussa (Harriet Samsom Harris), Ulysses’ eccentric widow.

Werewolf by Night on Disney Plus introduces the swamp monster known as Man-Thing, whose powers help Gael García Bernal in the new Marvel Cinematic Universe ...

Swamp Thing was eventually retconned to be an elemental force of nature who only thought it had once been a human scientist, and Man-Thing was always more of a cult fave than a best seller at Marvel. At the time the that writer Len Wein was coming up with Swamp Thing, his roommate Gerry Conway had put Man-Thing on the page over a year previous. He becomes agitated by negative ones, and burns his opponents with chemical-mystical fire. Fleeing less scrupulous mad scientists with the only evidence of his serum, Sallis injected himself with the chemical just before crashing his car into a magical swamp. But there’s another monster making his debut in Werewolf by Night, with one of the most infamous names in Marvel Comics history: Man-Thing. Werewolf by Night calls together a cadre of elite monster hunters in a competitive hunt to decide who will take up the coveted Bloodstone, which has some sort of power that forces monsters to reveal themselves.

Videos of a creepy-looking Werewolf by Night, who just happens to make his Disney+ debut in a Halloween special tonight, began popping up online.

Videos of a creepy-looking Werewolf by Night, who [just happens](https://deadline.com/2022/09/marvel-werewolf-by-night-halloween-special-gael-garcia-bernal-laura-donnelly-premiere-date-trailer-1235114357/) to make his Disney+ debut in a Halloween special tonight, began popping up online. [Werewolf by Night](https://deadline.com/tag/werewolf-by-night/), who is capable of transforming into a werewolf while retaining human intellects. [Gael Garcia Bernal](https://deadline.com/tag/gael-garcia-bernal/) and [Laura Donnelly](https://deadline.com/tag/laura-donnelly/) star in the special, shot in the tradition of the classic black-and-white monster movies.