She-Wolf of London
She-Wolf of London

She-Wolf of London

1946Movie61 minEnglish

A young heiress finds evidence suggesting that at night she acts under the influence of a family curse and has begun committing ghastly murders in a nearby park.

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IMDb6.1/10
Director: Jean YarbroughGenres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A young heiress, Ann Chandler, inherits a remote English manor and learns of a family curse that causes one member to transform into a savage wolf each month. She must uncover the truth behind the legend and survive the mysterious attacks plaguing the estate. As the full moon approaches, Ann finds herself increasingly isolated and suspicious of those around her, including her charming fiancé, Barry Holt.

Critical Reception

While not a critical darling upon release, 'She-Wolf of London' has gained a cult following over the years as a B-movie horror flick. Critics at the time often cited its low budget and reliance on atmosphere over outright scares, but contemporary audiences appreciate its gothic charm and suspenseful build-up.

What Reviewers Say

  • Appreciated for its atmospheric tension and gothic setting.
  • Panned by some for its predictable plot and low-budget effects.
  • Considered an enjoyable, albeit minor, entry in the werewolf subgenre.

Google audience: Audience reception is mixed, with some viewers enjoying the classic horror elements and suspense, while others found the pacing slow and the werewolf transformation unconvincing.

Fun Fact

Although set in England, the film was shot entirely on the Universal Studios backlot in California.

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A meandering tale of an heiress who begins to believe that she is a werewolf prone to escaping from her plush London home at night and savagely killing people. It could just be an early example of a serial killer because we see scant eviden...