Cry Of The Werewolf (1944)

Not many films genuinely about werewolves were made in golden era of horror, however this film actually does feature a proper transforming werewolf. It's a low budget film but very atmospheric with a mystery as to who the werewolf is. The film is strengthened by a mysterious band of gypsies and a beautiful gypsy princess, the daughter of an infamous werewolf. There is lots of murder with piercing screams and the wolf seen on camera. Thankfully it isn't all explained as some criminal and the film moves effectively towards its conclusion, the confrontation with the werewolf. The film is acted upon an occult museum backdrop giving the film a creepy touch. Overall this is a minor film but its enjoyable for fans of the genre and with a bit more work could have been very good indeed. The film starts very well with two murders in five minutes, one of the lead characters found savaged on the floor with his throat ripped out. If the film doesn't live up to this, then it still is welcome, genuine serious horror film. Who is the werewolf, oh well that would be telling! 6/10.

Special Thanks to Mark Coyle for this Movie Review.