What a perfect movie for Halloween, this film was precisely what I needed to get me into the holiday spirit. Thanks to a mind blowing script and some truly breath taking practical special effects "13 Hours" is a must see, and for a lot of you I believe it will end up earning a spot on your DVD shelves. Sarah Tyler (Isabella Calthorpe) returns to her troubled family home in the isolated countryside, for a much put-off visit. As a storm rages outside, Sarah, her family and friends shore up for the night, cut off from the outside world. But something comes out of the driving rain and darkness, something that holds a dark secret so devastating that, in one night, it could wipe out the entire family in "13 hours."

Watching the characters unravel as the pressure rises gives them a very real and human vibe, making it easier for you to develop an attachment to them forcing you to want things to pan out in their favor. While the characters come off ultra whiney at times, it does ad to who they are and helps push along the way you are meant to view them as people. The character development I felt was very strong in this film and really added to this entire feel. The special effects in "13 Hours" made me smile like the Mad Hatter, what an astounding display of practical effects, and once again proof that hands on buckets of blood and latex will remain superior to CGI as long as there are those who practice and continue to improve the craft. The werewolves do not look like what you would typically expect, but once you get a good look you'll be pleased with the direction the film took.

If you are a fan of monster movies, and find yourself craving a skillfully produced werewolf flick look no further than "13 Hours," one of the best werewolf movies I have seen in a very long time.