Hybrid (2007)

In an audacious endeavor that blurs the line between man and beast, "Hybrid" (2007) invigorates the werewolf genre with a fresh and riveting narrative. Shrouded in mystery and danger, the film centers on Aaron Scates, a security dispatcher who loses his sight in a devastating explosion. His path intertwines with that of the esteemed yet controversial Dr. Andrea Hewlitt, renowned for her trailblazing medical breakthroughs, particularly in the sphere of cross-species organ transplants. When a gravely injured wolf is delivered to Dr. Hewlitt's office by the enigmatic museum curator Lydia Armstrong, Aaron becomes the first human subject for her cutting-edge procedure. Ignoring Lydia's objections, Dr. Hewlitt successfully transplants the wolf's eyes into Aaron, restoring his vision and granting him extraordinary nocturnal sight, an enhanced sense of hearing, and a newfound carnivorous appetite. Yet these gifts come with a haunting curse, as Aaron begins to display unsettling predatory behaviors. In a desperate bid to help Aaron control his primal instincts, Lydia reveals her own cross-breed nature, offering her empathetic guidance and the wisdom of her shaman friend, Claude Robertson. As Aaron battles to integrate his human spirit with that of a wolf, he finds himself hunted by Dr. Hewlitt's colleagues who, alarmed by his transformation, are resolved to eliminate the threat he poses. Unbeknownst to them, Aaron is no lone wolf. His newfound connection to the animal kingdom extends beyond his physical transformation, leading him to form alliances with the wild inhabitants of the zoo. As danger closes in, Aaron discovers that his survival depends not only on embracing his inner beast but also harnessing it as a source of strength. "Hybrid" delivers a thrilling tale of survival and identity, challenging viewers to question what it means to be human in a world where the line between man and animal can be as thin as a moonbeam.

Hybrid is an action movie featuring Cory Monteith and directed by Yelena Lanskaya.

Hybrid is currently streaming for free (ad-supported) on Crackle, FILMRISE, Freevee, Plex, Plex Player, Pluto TV, The Roku Channel and Tubi TV and it's also available on Paramount Plus Apple TV Channel and fuboTV.

It is also possible to buy Hybrid on Vudu.