The Wolf Farm
The Wolf Farm

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The Wolf Farm

1943
Movie
99 min
French

Bastien and Furet are a journalist and a photographer working together as a team on the newspaper 'L'Echo du Jour'. Just as they are about to go off on a weekend break with Micky, their boss's secretary, they are sent to a crime scene to report the murder of a Russian named 'le Moujik'.

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IMDb6.0/10
Director: Rowland V. LeeGenres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A young woman inherits a secluded estate, only to discover that her uncle has sinister plans for her inheritance and her life. He uses a network of loyal servants to carry out his schemes, creating an atmosphere of dread and suspicion. The woman must uncover the truth before she becomes the next victim of the 'Wolf Farm'.

Critical Reception

Upon its release, 'The Wolf Farm' received mixed reviews, with some critics praising its suspenseful atmosphere and Blackmer's performance, while others found the plot convoluted and predictable. Audiences at the time were somewhat divided, with some enjoying the gothic horror elements and others finding it less impactful than other films in the genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its atmospheric tension and gothic setting.

  • Criticized for a convoluted plot and predictable twists.

  • Sidney Blackmer's performance was often highlighted as a strong point.

Google audience: Audience reception information for 'The Wolf Farm' is not readily available through Google reviews. However, general sentiment from the era suggests it was viewed as a standard, albeit sometimes slow-paced, horror film of its time.

Fun Fact

The film was also known by the alternative title 'The Mad Doctor of Manhattan' in some markets, which likely aimed to capitalize on a more sensationalistic appeal.

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