While there are no extensive peer-reviewed academic "papers" exclusively dedicated to the 2020 film , it is frequently analyzed in film studies and critical reviews as a modern homage to Hammer Horror and Victorian gothic tropes. Directed by Charlie Steeds, the film is often discussed for its reliance on 100% practical effects and its tonal blend of campy comedy and gory horror. Key Analytical Themes
: Critics note the film’s "Victorian-era action-horror" setting and its use of a single primary location—the "Three Claws Inn"—to create a claustrophobic, siege-like atmosphere reminiscent of 19th-century gothic literature. A Werewolf in England
: The film is viewed as a "love letter" to 1980s creature features and Hammer films. Analysts at Bloody Flicks point out how the title itself invites direct comparison to An American Werewolf in London while actually leaning more toward the "yocks and shocks" style of horror-comedy. While there are no extensive peer-reviewed academic "papers"