First reviews of Werewolf by Night: The black-and-white horror special from Marvel has been praised as ‘easily MCU's best’

Werewolves have made the Marvel Cinematic Universe a darker place. Werewolf by Night, the first straight-up horror film from Marvel Studios, is scheduled for release on October 7. The first of several Marvel Studios Special Presentations in the MCU, the TV special is a black-and-white, noir horror show. The initial feedback on the special has arrived, and it's all excellent.

About Werewolf by Night

Based on the same-named Marvel Comics series, Werewolf by Night, The TV drama centers on a covert team of monster hunters. After this one, more monsters will be added to the MCU, according to Marvel Studios and the show's creators. Along with Laura Donnelly and Harriet Sansom Harris, Gael Garca Bernal plays Jack Russell, also known as Werewolf by Night, in the show.

The show was played for a small group of Western media professionals and critics. They have shared their initial reactions on social media, with the majority praising its distinctive tone and describing it as one of Marvel's best series ever.

James Viscardi of comic books tweeted, The Marvel Disney+ shows have been a bit all over the map quality wise, but #WerewolfByNight is easily the best thing they’ve done. Yes even better than #MoonKnight (which you all know I loved)

The Marvel Disney+ shows have been a bit all over the map quality wise, but #WerewolfByNight is easily the best thing they’ve done. Yes even better than #MoonKnight (which you all know I loved) pic.twitter.com/JYhwimtJgm

— James Viscardi ( JimViscardi) September 26, 2022

GetFandom's Eric Goldman said the show's dark aesthetic and monochromatic tone. ”I love #WerewolfByNight! The throwback black and white classic horror approach works perfectly for the story and feels unique within the MCU. It’s an exciting example of how they can push boundaries. The cast are great, and I hope to see more of them and of this type of thing.” he wrote.

I love #WerewolfByNight! The throwback black and white classic horror approach works perfectly for the story and feels so unique within the MCU. It’s an exciting example of how they can push boundaries. The cast are great and I hope to see more of them and of this type of thing. pic.twitter.com/YJoTqmPXWo

— Eric Goldman ( TheEricGoldman) September 26, 2022

Collider writer Perri Nemirrof liked the show's ode to old Hollywood horror movies and tweeted, “#WerewolfByNight is the MCU Halloween treat I was hoping for! A delightful ode to the classic monster movies with MCU-level stuntwork, production design & effects. LOVED the dynamic between Gael García Bernal & Laura Donnelly's characters and …”

#WerewolfByNight is the MCU Halloween treat I was hoping for! A delightful ode to the classic monster movies with MCU-level stuntwork, production design & effects. LOVED the dynamic between Gael García Bernal & Laura Donnelly's characters and ... pic.twitter.com/6KFGTcxZE9

— Perri Nemiroff ( PNemiroff) September 26, 2022

Additionally, several authors included vague references to a well-known Marvel character on the program. C Robert Cargill, a writer at Marvel Comics, wrote:” Marvel’s WEREWOLF BY NIGHT is the 70s horror comics through a 1930s lens. Super fun. And goes way harder than Marvel ever has. Plus it includes an amazing Cult comic character you are not gonna see coming and I can’t believe I saw on the big screen. A true spooky October treat.

Marvel’s WEREWOLF BY NIGHT is the 70s horror comics through a 1930s lens. Super fun. And goes way harder than Marvel ever has. Plus it includes an amazing Cult comic character you are not gonna see coming and I can’t believe I saw on the big screen. A true spooky October treat.

— C. Robert Cargill ( Massawyrm) September 26, 2022

Phase 4 of the MCU's Werewolf by Night will begin streaming on Disney+ Hotstar in India on October 7.