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A young gypsy girl turns into a wolf to destroy her enemies.
A young woman, believed to be the reincarnation of a werewolf princess, begins to display strange, violent tendencies. Her caretakers try to understand her condition while a local doctor suspects a supernatural curse. As the full moon approaches, the town braces for the terrifying consequences of the ancient legend.
Cry of the Werewolf is considered a lesser-known entry in the Universal horror canon, often overlooked compared to its more famous predecessors. While it features a compelling premise and a strong performance from Nina Foch, its low budget and somewhat predictable plot have led to mixed reception over the years. It's generally seen as an interesting, albeit minor, contribution to the werewolf genre.
Praised for its atmosphere and Nina Foch's performance as the troubled protagonist.
Criticized for a somewhat thin plot and uninspired direction.
Appreciated by genre enthusiasts for its place in classic horror history.
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The film was produced by PRC (Producers Releasing Corporation), a studio known for its low-budget B-movies, which contributed to its limited scope and effects.
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Nina Foch is quite efficient in this run-of-the-mill drama. She is a gypsy princess "Celeste", whom, we learn quite early on, has an interestingly carnivorous diet! Now I suppose what lets this down is that, from a creative perspective, the...
Columbia Pictures did not really embrace the horror genre in the 1940s in the way that Universal, and to a lesser extent, RKO did. They did produce Return of the Vampire (1943) which proved a good showcase for Bela Lugosi in one of his few...