Focus Features releases new Werwulf trailyr, invites us to "devoureth all mankynde" online

Robert Eggers' horror movie claws into theaters on December 25.

Focus Features releases new Werwulf trailyr, invites us to

Focus Features has released a new trailer for Robert Eggers’ Werwulf, and while it’s difficult to shake the feeling that this film looks increasingly like peak Tim Burton with all the whimsy swapped out for belligerent terror, it’s difficult to deny the primal oomph Eggers has put into it. A montage of ferocious images finds Aaron Taylor-Johnson’s “Man” in various stages of transformation while Lily-Rose Depp, as “Woman”, looks on in horror, and through it all, Willem Dafoe’s distorted voice crackles over all the desolate, doomy imagery. Truly, a thundering, senses-assaulting trailer. 

And for those who want more interactivity with their Werwulf experience—and considering how off-puttingly drooly and profane it’s been so far, how could you not—Focus has launched DevourethAllMankynde.com, an “alternate reality game” that’s synced to every full moon cosmically set in place between September and November, culminating in “a mysterious prize for those who complete all three moons each full moon.” As to what the hell “complete all three moons each full moon” means, Focus elucidates: “Fans will need to seek out a hidden “sign” on various digital platforms and decipher it back into the site to fulfill the moon. The catch is, you only get 24 hours each full moon to search for the sign before it disappears, so you’ll need to work fast to find it.” At any rate, Focus requires an email address for this arcane ritual, as is the case with most of the dark, dread things we do online. 

Werwulf claws into theaters on Christmas Day. You can watch the new trailer below.

 
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