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The Werewolf: A Midnight Terror
A millionaire lives in a sinister cottage where strange events unfold. A damned creature, he transforms himself in a werewolf and leads a following whose adepts spread horror and despair in the neighboring city, becoming themselves a clan of assassins. One day, the werewolf confronts Branca Justiça (White Justice), who summons benign forces to scathe them and frees him of his own wickedness.
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Plot Summary
A group of strangers on a train find themselves trapped when they realize one of them is a werewolf. As the full moon rises, paranoia and fear escalate, leading to a desperate fight for survival. Each passenger becomes a suspect, and the creature hunts them one by one in the confined space of the train.
Critical Reception
The film received mixed to negative reviews, with critics often citing its low budget and derivative plot. While some appreciated its attempt at suspense, many found the execution lacking and the special effects unconvincing for its time. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its suspenseful premise and isolated setting.
Criticized for its predictable plot and dated special effects.
Performance of Joan Collins was noted as a highlight amidst the film's flaws.
Google audience: Audiences were divided; some enjoyed the classic monster movie feel and the tension created by the confined setting, while others found the story unoriginal and the scares uninspired.
Fun Fact
Larry Hagman, primarily known for his role as J.R. Ewing in 'Dallas', directed this lesser-known horror film early in his career.
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