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The Werewolf (1956)

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Release Date: Jul 1, 1956 Wide

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Columbia's The Werewolf is not nearly as generic as its title would suggest: in fact, it is one of the better films of its kind. Steven Ritch plays Duncan Marsh, who after being seriously injured in a car wreck is used as a guinea pig by a pair of none too scrupulous scientists (S. John Launer and George M. Lynn). Seeking a cure for radiation poisoning, the scientists inject Marsh with wolf serum (what this has to do with radiation poisioning is never fully explained). Before long, Marsh is a

Unrated, 1 hr. 20 min.

Science Fiction & Fantasy, Horror

Directed By: Fred F. Sears

In Theaters: Jul 1, 1956 Wide

Cast

Steven Ritch
Duncan Marsh
Don Megowan
Sheriff Jack Haines
Harry Lauter
Clovey
Eleanore Tanin
Helen Marsh
Joyce Holden
Amy Standish
S. John Launer
Dr. Emery Forrest
Ken Christy
Dr. James Gilchrist
Jean Harvey
Old Woman
Jean Charney
Cora
Larry J. Blake
Birgus
Marjorie Stapp
Min
George Lynn
Dr. Morgan Chambers
Don C. Harvey
First Deputy
George Cisar
Oxie
Kim Charney
Chris Marsh
James Gavin
Fanning

Critic Reviews for The Werewolf

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Quickie update on the werewolf legend.

January 12, 2008 Full Review Source: Ozus' World Movie Reviews

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Dennis Schwartz

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...a better-than-average '50s sci-fi quickie.

November 5, 2007 Full Review Source: Reel Film Reviews

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David Nusair

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A fun B-Horror movie, but nothing terribly special.

February 8, 2010

Jason Reneau

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Great movie. I know it's old, but it's really good. I love watching old black and white horror films. There's just something about them. Like this one, it was just awesome and really fun to watch.

March 2, 2009

Michelle G.

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