Teddy Blu-ray Movie

Rating summary

Movie		3.5
Video		3.0
Audio		4.0
Extras		3.5
Overall		3.5

Teddy Blu-ray Movie Review

Reviewed by Brian Orndorf July 4, 2026

Writer/directors Zoran and Ludovic Boukherma look to have their way with werewolf cinema in 2020’s “Teddy.” The feature isn’t really a monster movie, with the filmmakers taking inspiration from 1986’s “The Fly” for their version of horrific and mysterious body horror, paying attention to a gruesome transformation instead of focusing on a fear factor. The French production has a lot of oddity and no real build-up to suspense, but the helmers manage to create a memorable evolution with the endeavor, playing with weird interactions and adolescent woes as they look to approach a fright film from an unusual angle.

Teddy (Anthony Bajon) is a young man with an attitude problem. He lives with Pepin (Ludovic Torrent) and a relative suffering from dementia. He has a girlfriend in Rebecca (Christine Gautier), a slightly younger teen about to graduate from high school. And he has a job at a local spa, with owner Ghislaine (Noemie Lvovsky) attempting to seduce him. Teddy has also been recently bitten by some kind of animal in the woods, trying to manage his wound, which begins to change him in mysterious ways. Attempting to maintain a normal life with all of its challenges, Teddy starts to transform into a creature, and one that’s eager to feed, making the young man powerless to his new cravings as his activity around town starts to attract attention from the cops and concerned community members.

“Teddy” stays tight on the eponymous character, following the young man as he tries to participate in everyday life, always clad in a heavy metal t- shirt while barely hiding his disdain for others, especially authority figures. The story takes place in small town France, with the Boukhermas generating a decent atmosphere of isolation for the tale, and the local forest contains something menacing while life carries on for the residents. For Teddy, daily labor involves time as a masseuse, which isn’t the work he wants to do, and there’s escape with Rebecca, looking forward to their sexual adventures in her bedroom.

The grind of routine is disrupted for Teddy after he’s bitten, and the tone of the feature changes, moving into paranoia and exploration as the young man sees a change in appetite. “Teddy” spends most of its monster time concentrating on bodily discoveries, including hair on the teen’s tongue, which a doctor blows off as simple pubescent development. Of course, there’s something more happening to Teddy, and while the Boukhermas don’t have the budget for a full-scale werewolf transformation, they do well with small displays of grossness as the character pulls his fingernails off and begins to devour wildlife to satiate himself. Also present in “Teddy” is outsider awareness, putting the local cops in play as they try to understand sudden acts of violence. And there’s Pepin, who’s the only person who seems to understand what’s going on, soon collecting a rifle, paying close attention to Teddy’s behavior.

Teddy Blu-ray Movie, Video Quality 

The image presentation (1.66:1 aspect ratio) for "Teddy" offers a decent level of detail, working with a feature that often focuses on small bodily changes occurring on the main character. Skin particulars are understood, and the monstrous evolution registers as intended, picking up on small hairs and makeup additions. Living spaces and spa visits maintain dimension, and exteriors remain deep, examining the rural area. Clothing is fibrous. Color is sharp, with distinct greenery throughout the viewing experience. Lighting changes register appealingly, moving from natural illumination to moodier hues with spa and domestic scenes. Blood remains a deep red. Skin tones are natural. Delineation is acceptable. Encoding issues are present, with a blockier appearance at times, and compression falls apart periodically, leading to heavy banding.

Teddy Blu-ray Movie, Audio Quality 

The 5.1 DTS-HD MA mix delivers sharp dialogue exchanges, examining differences in performance styles and emotionality. Scoring supports with defined instrumentation, and soundtrack selections retain clear vocals. Surrounds aren't active, remaining limited to some musical moods and atmospherics. Sound effects are appreciable. Low-end isn't challenged.

Teddy Blu-ray Movie, Special Features and Extras 

• Booklet contains an essay by Kat Hughes.

• Interview (33:39, HD) is a discussion of "Teddy" with writer/directors Zoran and Ludovic Boukherma, who trace the development of their filmmaking back to high school productions (including recreating episodes of "Friends"), developing ideas and getting used to collaborating as they developed their storytelling interests. The interviewees explore their working relationship as twin brothers, enjoying a shorthand when handling creative decisions, and they examine their Hollywood influences, with their mother keeping the boys in the loop with Stephen King stories and repeated viewings of "Back to the Future." Use of rural locations in France is highlighted, with the helmers revisiting their upbringing for "Teddy." Casting is analyzed, and thematic ideas in the screenplay are dissected. The duo also explore their feelings for werewolf cinema and share their thoughts on the Cannes Film Festival, where their movie was screened.

• Deleted Scenes (6:36, HD) are offered.

• Image Gallery explores storyboards.

• And a Trailer (1:46, HD) is included.

Teddy Blu-ray Movie, Overall Score and Recommendation 

"Teddy" isn't a vicious horror experience. Physical activity is limited in the endeavor, with the Boukhermas mostly working with strange encounters and a slow-burn arc for the main character, who eventually recognizes that something isn't right. Werewolf violence does factor into the final act of the picture, but the movie is more interesting with unusual interactions and Teddy's eroding relationship with Rebecca, blending heartbreak with monster activity. "Teddy" holds attention with its weirdness, and performances handle the odd atmosphere of the feature with skill, contributing to the helmers' specific vision for the offering, which keeps viewers at a distance for the most part. Those expecting a more intense creature feature aren't going to find much to savor here, as the film sticks with capable low-budget imagery and a growing sense of unease before it gets around to more direct horrors.