The Curse of the Werewolf

Year: 1961

Size/Type: US Insert (14" x 36")

Country of Origin: USA

Condition: Very Fine; originally tri-folded

Director: Terence Fisher

Actor/Actress: Oliver Reed, Catherine Feller, Clifford Evans, Yvonne Romain.

Comments: A very involving Hammer production that chronicles the history and life of Leon who becomes cursed at birth causing him to turn into a werewolf when the moon is full. This is a story driven movie. The action and violence is sparse, but that's not what this movie is about. Playing out like a historical drama, Curse of the Werewolf details werewolf mythology like I have never seen. The performances are excellent, particularly the young Oliver Reed (Leon) and the film has an ambient feel to it that makes it even more appealing. Don't sit down to this movie expecting a Hammer "fake" bloodbath, Curse of the Werewolf is a well written, brilliantly conceived, and nicely plotted thriller. .

NSS # 61/133