Review of The Curse of the Werewolf (1961) by Daniel B — 31 Jul 2007

Another childhood favorite. Made me love full moons.

This review of The Curse of the Werewolf (1961) was written by Daniel B on 31 Jul 2007.

The Curse of the Werewolf has generally received positive reviews.

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By Josh T (486) on 07 Sep 2012

I saw this movie at a film festival. This movie is truly a classic. I also love this film because it was made by Hammer Studios…

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It's got Oliver Reed and pretty Technicolor, and maybe a couple good scenes, but little else…

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By Simon I (24) on 25 Aug 2009

Like the movie, trying to get it on DVD for my collection…

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By Chris S (3,490) on 09 Apr 2011

When it comes to gothic horror, Hammer studios never disipoints. Their films are outstanding and got away with sexuality and violence…

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By Ryan V (1,568) on 07 Oct 2016

Setting this in Spain was a rather interesting touch…

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By David C (2,598) on 06 Aug 2009

Ugh. I'll give it one star for the fun intesity of Oliver Reed. But that's being gracious…

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By John K (1,706) on 19 May 2011

Hammer's one and only werewolf film (a box office flop and now considered one of their greatest successes) featuring a tour de force peformance…

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