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January 27, 2026

Grizzly Night review

The terrifying animal at the centre of Burke Doeren’s thriller is convincingly ferocious but the supporting humans don’t match its power

Grizzly Night review

TL;DR

  • The film is based on a real-life incident in August 1967 where two women were killed by grizzlies in Glacier National Park.
  • It focuses on the bear attacks with realism, detailing the injuries and the immediate aftermath.
  • The 1960s setting and teenage relationships are described as unconvincing and superficial.
  • The character Joan's arc as a leader and the conservation message at the end are noted as having some merit.
  • The film is compared to 'Grizzly Man' for its seriousness rather than 'Cocaine Bear'.

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