Review of Werewolf of London (1935) by Richard G — 24 Oct 2010
In a post-Lon Chaney Wolf Man world, this precursor werewolf movie is a real oddity that lacks a lot of the "standard" werewolf lore. The film itself shares a lot in common with the Jekyll & Hyde story and the werewolf, while murderous, is less bestial and more cunning.
The plot revolves around an English botanist who is bitten by a werewolf while searching for a rare flower in Tibet. He returns with the plant, but being a man of science, becomes suspicious of another scientist coming around and telling him about the curse of "werewolfery." This of course leads to the botanist becoming a werewolf himself and threatening the lives of those he loves.
Ultimately, the movie is extremely well shot, with a solid cast and an interesting take on movie werewolves that presents an interesting "what might have been" if Werewolf of London hadn't failed at the theaters. Well worth a look.
This review of Werewolf of London (1935) was written by Richard G on 24 Oct 2010.
Werewolf of London has generally received mixed reviews.
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