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Teenage Wolf
In the bustle of the city, on the corners of neon streets, the eyes of a wild beast are fixed on a young girl! A gloomy portrait of youth, in which distorted energy explodes! A unique social drama that acutely depicts the psychological conflict bubbling in the chest of detectives who are chasing a gang of scoundrels who prey on innocent girls. Adapted from the novel "Kegareta Hankachi".
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Plot Summary
In this unusual low-budget horror film, a teenage girl named Lori is plagued by strange dreams and visions. She soon discovers that she is transforming into a werewolf during the full moon, a curse inherited from her family. Lori struggles to control her lycanthropic urges and hide her secret from her loved ones, all while a local doctor investigates the mysterious occurrences in town.
Critical Reception
Teenage Wolf is a very obscure and rarely seen film, often considered more of a curiosity than a significant cinematic work. Its critical reception is largely non-existent due to its limited release and lack of widespread distribution. Audience reception is similarly scarce, though those who have seen it often note its earnest, if flawed, attempt at a werewolf narrative within its limited means.
What Reviewers Say
The film is noted for its unusual premise of a female werewolf.
It's often described as a slow-paced and atmospheric, albeit low-budget, horror film.
Some viewers appreciate its vintage horror feel despite its technical limitations.
Google audience: Information on Google user reviews for 'Teenage Wolf (1960)' is not readily available due to the film's obscurity.
Fun Fact
Despite its title and premise, 'Teenage Wolf' is one of the earliest known films to feature a female werewolf protagonist, which was an uncommon trope in werewolf cinema at the time.
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