Werewolf of London
Seen it?1935 | 75 min | Horror, Fantasy
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (85% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a lukewarm 6.0 out of 10 from audiences and soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for horror fans and fantasy fans. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Scary.
- The pace
- Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 15 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1935: an older pace and style.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
A strange animal attack turns a botanist into a bloodthirsty monster.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
85% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesBelow par
6.0 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 66K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Stuart Walker
- Henry HullDr. Wilfred Glendon
- Warner OlandDr. Yogami
- Valerie HobsonLisa Glendon
- Lester MatthewsPaul Ames
- Lawrence GrantSir Thomas Forsythe
- Spring ByingtonEttie Coombes
- Clark WilliamsHugh Renwick
- J.M. KerriganHawkins
- Charlotte GranvilleLady Forsythe
- Ethel GriffiesMrs. Whack