The Werewolf of London

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Stephen C @bob25009 Oct 28 Success in 1.25 hours!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Dubbed and subtitled in worldwide studios!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! See more Julian S. @akajulianscott Sep 22 Part monster movie, part marriage story—WEREWOLF OF LONDON shows that sometimes the real beast is being outshined by your spouse. See more Dallas H @RT53171010 Aug 11 I am sure I am not the only one who had the song stuck in their head while watching this movie. The movie itself is fun to watch. Although I would probably be sitting beside myself if I saw that ginormous frog-eating plant in person. See more Ted B @Movieaddicted Aug 10 3.0 stars: In spite of some of the negative reviews the film has received, I think we should take into account that the film is 90 years old. Whereas I have to agree that the acting left a little to be desired (even with future film and TV stars Warner Oland - Charlie Chan, and Spring Byington - December Bride), you had to be impressed with the ahead-of-its-time special effects and creative makeup. See more Johnathon W @Hoppynsc 02/01/2025 Interesting relic of early cinema that shows the beginnings of the werewolf genre but doesn't quite jell. The acting is solid but with some dated casting, such as having one actor in yeltlowface, even if the character is doctor. Start Walker's direction is also okay but nothing extraordinary while the make-up isn't quite up to the Wolf-Man. All in all, a watchable film, especially when part of a movie set. See more Alex K @RT47646388 01/24/2025 1935 saw Universal release the first feature length werewolf film ever onto the public. In fact much of the werewolf myths that we know today originate from this film such as the notion that it's an infection spread through being scratched or bitten and that the afflicted turns during the full moon. 6 years later more would be added to the legend in Universal's more famous howler The Wolf Man. This film however is still a great horror film. Set in 1935 metropolitan London a botanist has returned from a trip to Tibet to find the rare Mariphasa plant that only blooms under full moonlight and even then not reliably. During this trip he is attacked by a creature in the mountains and upon returning home he finds himself transforming into a hideous wolf like creature at night. The design of the titular monster was again left to Universal's makeup maestro Jack Pierce and his original design would later be used for The Wolf Man. This werewolf looks much more human. It was originally said that actor Henry Hull wanted less time in the makeup chair but that wasn't the case. The reason Hull objected to the original design was because the script it self said that his character was supposed to still be recognizable in wolf form. So a more hybrid look was created. The look is still effectively frightening and it's an unfortunate that more people don't give the design credit as it's still good. The makeup is a big star in this film and it features some incredible special effects for the transformation scenes. Directed by Stuart Walker the film is full of tense atmosphere and plenty of suspense. Like many horror films of the day lots of comic relief was put in but it doesn't detract from the film in this case. The cast is solid with Henry Hull delivering strong work as the title werewolf, he brings depth and nuance to his portrayal of a workaholic who despite appearances is deeply in love with his wife. Valerie Hobson is good as his wife, offering a nice balance to Hull and bringing a believability to their relationship given their age gap. Also on hand is Warner Oland, a mysterious man who arrives in London and may know more than he says he does. There's twists and turns and a few murders in this werewolf tale that is worth a watch not just because it's a good werewolf film but because it's cool to see where it really all began See more Read all reviews

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