When "Svengoolie" first showed this film awhile back, I was so excited, because I had wanted to see this film since I was a child, when it first came out, in 1961.
Now, having seen it, I dread the opening, which appalled me with its cruelty and sadism. Two things I don't approve of or even want to see enacted.
For those who should see it, I will say that Oliver Reed, in his first starring role, does the werewolf bit superbly. And his make-up is the best I have ever seen. Werewolves should have pointy ears; not even Lon Chaney, Jr. who set the gold standard for werewolves, had pointed ears!!!!!!!!!!!!
The production values are very good--it is Hammer at its period costume best--so there is a lot for viewers who have never seen this to take in. For me, darlings, once was definitely enough.
I have no idea what we will be watching tonight, but I will be sure to let you know. Meantime, for first timers, enjoy "The Curse Of The Werewolf!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
What I REALLY want to see is "Werewolf In A Girls' Dormitory." It would go so well with "Blood Of Dracula," darlings!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2 comments:
what did you end up watching?!!
Victoria, We ended up watching John Waters' 1977 film, "Desperate Living."
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