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The Curse of the Werewolf

1961Movie1 h 33 minNR

DramaHorror
61
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5Rotten Tomatoes60%58%

A scary, tense horror movie about fantasy and history.

Good for date night · friends night · pure escapism

Skip it if you scare easily

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Story

HALF-MAN...HALF-WOLF...COMPELLED BY THE HIDEOUS CURSE OF HIS EVIL BIRTH TO DESTROY EVEN THOSE WHO LOVED HIM!

A child conceived by a mute servant girl transforms from an innocent youth to a killer beast at night with uncontrollable urges.

Feels like

  • Hammer Horror
  • Werewolf Myth
  • Gothic Atmosphere
  • Creature Feature
  • Classic Monster Movie
  • Historical Horror
  • Violent Transformation
  • Supernatural Thriller
  • Lycanthropy

Cast

24 of 25

Crew

Directed by
Terence Fisher
Written by
Anthony Hinds, Guy Endore
Produced by
Anthony Hinds
Music by
Benjamin Frankel

Everyone

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Facts

May 1, 1961 · 1 h 33 min · NR

Released
May 1, 1961
Runtime
1 h 33 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Horror, Drama, Fantasy
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
46 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

Happily Adopted, Bait-and-Switch, Rape as Drama +9

  • Happily Adopted
  • Bait-and-Switch
  • Rape as Drama
  • The Power of Love
  • Child by Rape
  • Covers Always Lie
  • Disposable Sex Worker
  • Honorary Uncle
  • Dramatic Thunder
  • Death by Adaptation
  • Spared By Adaptation
  • Dying as Yourself

12 of 35 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Curse of the Werewolf?"

Questions about The Curse of the Werewolf

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Curse of the Werewolf?

Plex

In the United States, The Curse of the Werewolf is free with ads on Plex. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 36 other countries.

Is The Curse of the Werewolf worth watching?

61
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61 (IMDb 6.5 and Rotten Tomatoes 60%).

Will The Curse of the Werewolf scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

Yes, it's frightening: scares are rated 8 of 10.

Will I feel good after watching The Curse of the Werewolf?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for bleakness and 5 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

What tropes does The Curse of the Werewolf use?

Happily AdoptedBait-and-SwitchRape as DramaThe Power of LoveChild by RapeCovers Always LieDisposable Sex WorkerHonorary UncleDramatic ThunderDeath by AdaptationSpared By AdaptationDying as Yourselfand 23 more

TV Tropes lists 35 tropes for it, including Happily Adopted, Bait-and-Switch, and Rape as Drama.