Review of The Curse of the Werewolf (1961) by Dan R — 01 Oct 2006
The Curse of the Werewolf.
Starring: Oliver Reed, Clifford Evans, Yvonne Romain, Catherine Feller, and Josephine Llewellyn.
Director: Terence Fisher.
This film chronicles the background and tragic life of a werewolf (Reed) and the kindly adoptive father (Evans) who tries to save him.
The film is well-acted and beautifully shot (as is the case with almost every film that Fisher helmed), but it is deadly dull. It was a struggle to get through it, and I probably wouldn't have bothered finishing the movie if I hadn't intended to post comments here. There aren't even any werewolf transformation scenes to liven up the plodding procedings, as they all happen off-screen.
"The Curse of the Werewolf", despite its excellent cast and spectacular look, is not a film for you to waste your time on. Reportedly, it didn't do well for Hammer at its release, and I'm not surprised.
This review of The Curse of the Werewolf (1961) was written by Dan R on 01 Oct 2006.
The Curse of the Werewolf has generally received positive reviews.
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