That covers most of the classic movie monsters, except for one. The curse of the werewolf 1961 fearinducing horror. He suffers the curse of the werewolf 1961 the telltale. The title curse surfaces when a mute servant girl bears a child on. The book was published in 1933 with a character called bertrand caillet as the werewolf lead. Feb 15, 20 the curse of the werewolf trailer 1961 trailer for the curse of the werewolf. And as has been noted by many a critic before myself, hammer. With a great collection of films, even in a multipack, hammer often delivers and the curse of the werewolf is a winner. Curse of the werewolf is the tragic tale of leon oliver reed in his first starring role. Curse of the werewolf is a great score, so long at the fair is early frankel and is just wonderfully engaging, the love theme from the net is lovely, and its just great to have the prisoner, a film that just came out on bluray in the uk.
In 18th century spain, an adopted boy becomes a werewolf. Throughout his upbringing, unnatural phenomena surround leon. Oliver reed portrays the bloodthirsty manbeast who loves by day and kills by night in this gripping gothic thriller. The start of the film is the actual origin of the werewolf and it takes a while for oliver reed to even show up in the film not until the second half. It is a classic horror movie in structure and moves quite slow.
The curse of the werewolf 1961 in spain, leon is born on christmas day to a mute servant girl who was raped by a beggar. The curse of the werewolf 1961 directed by terence fisher. In the late 1950s and early 1960s london based studio hammer films made a series of classic horror movies that reinvigorated the genre. The curse of the werewolves game introduction the curse of the werewolves is a hidden objectadventure game created by nordcurrent. Oliver reed as the werewolf in the curse of the werewolf. I cant let halloween go by without watching a hammer horror film and this one is perfect for a dark night late in october. In 18th century spain, an adopted boy becomes a werewolf and terrorizes the inhabitants of his town. Ultimately, that man ends up raping a beautiful, mute girl yvonne romain. It really does have everything, from young oliver reed to smoking hot yvonne romain, from beautiful sets to eery effective music. The curse of the werewolf trailer 1961 video detective.
Hammer horror 1961 the curse of the werewolf watch online download subtitles searcher. Hammers curse of the werewolf bluray update diabolique. Xvidkamuix standard definition movies, that were made last century, ripped from a retail source dvdrip, bdrip, excluding r5 dvdrips. Nov 24, 2012 the curse of the werewolves game introduction the curse of the werewolves is a hidden objectadventure game created by nordcurrent. The curse of the werewolf 1961 directed by terence. Surprisingly, this is the only werewolf movie produced in the entire run of hammer horror films. Oliver reed portrays the bloodthirsty manbeast who.
Directed by terence fisher, the storyline follows the curse of a werewolf since its origin. For about 18 year afterwards, there really was no werewolf film of consequence, then in 1961, hammer films who were reenvisioning or should i say reinventing the horror genre, gave us the first masterpiece werewolf film, curse of the werewolf. By 1961, hammer had already placed their indelible stamp upon frankenstein, dracula, and the mummy, updating the familiar tales with dashes of blood and sex. Curse of the werewolf is a 1961 film from terence fisher. The curse of the werewolf 1961 terence fisher synopsis. It unfolds almost like a fairy tale and is very serious in its approach. Beautifully designed, and packed with stunning imagery, our magazine guide is the perfect companion to one of werewolf cinemas most stylish classics. Hammer films first werewolf movie is a fresh approach and is set in spain. There is some great tension built around the characters thanks to excellent performances by the entire cast. Predstavlja adaptaciju romana the werewolf of paris americkog pisca guya endorea. Producer tony hinds, writing under the pseudonym, john elder, decided to adapt guy endores 1933 novel, the werewolf of paris, but because hammer had rather elaborate period spanish sets left over. Oct 22, 2014 the curse of the werewolf is one of hammers better and more interesting horror films. Little red riding hood told as the werewolf nightmare of a pubescent girl. Released 1961, the curse of the werewolf stars clifford evans, oliver reed, yvonne romain, catherine feller the movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 31 min, and received a.
Producer tony hinds, writing under the pseudonym, john elder, decided to adapt guy endores 1933 novel, the werewolf of paris, but because hammer had elaborate period spanish sets left over from an aborted project, their. Our editorinchief nate yapp is proud to have contributed to the new book hidden horror. The curse of the werewolf 1961 the curse of the werewolf, a 1961 release directed by terence fisher, takes its nineteenthcentury setting and basic themes from the werewolf of paris, a 1933 novel by guy endore that begins with an appropriately spooky old adage declaring that werewolves require no normal food since night, winter and death provide all the nourishment they need. Mildew and sponge dont think much of maudlin towers, the blackened, gloomladen, gargoyleinfested monstrosity that is their school. The beast of yucca flats 1961 dadaist narration courtesy of the eccentric coleman. I doubt the character of alex would be more familiar with the curse of the werewolf the one with oliver reed than she would be with the classic universal film. She kills the wicked marques and escapes, and is found by the kind don alfredo corledo clifford evans, who along with his wife cares for her.
In spain, leon is born on christmas day to a mute servant girl who was raped by a beggar. Conceived by the rape of a mute servant girl by a demented beggar, an infant is raised by a wealthy but kindly bachelorgentleman and his woman servant who learn, years later, that he is a werewolf, a demonpossessed being whose only chance for normalcy will be, as a young man, to find a woman who will love him for himself, which will effect his release from this curse. The curse of the werewolf 1961 the curse of the werewolf, a 1961 release directed by terence fisher, takes its nineteenthcentury setting and basic themes from the werewolf of paris, a 1933 novel by guy endore that begins with an appropriately spooky old adage declaring that werewolves require no normal food since night, winter and death provide all the nourishment. There is little doubt that this 1961 classic is up there with the best werewolf movies of all time. The curse of the werewolf 1961 by the telltale mind on october 15, 2015 leave a comment when one has made a werewolf film, it is hard not to be compared to the benchmark that was established with, at least during this point in time, the wolf man. He is plagued with a terrible curse, over which he exercises no control. The curse of the werewolf 1961 a man with brutal and macabre origins, leon corledo oliver reed was raised in the home of don alfredo corledo clifford. Curse of the werewolf boy maudlin towers chris priestley. Based on the book the werewolf of paris by guy endore, the movie changes the setting to spain.
The curse of the werewolf is a 1961 british horror film based on the novel the werewolf of. B0009x770o, which is part of mca universals franchise collection. It is spiced with plenty of the hammer studios flavours, a menacing monster portrayed by a charismatic actor, impressively detailed. Beautifully designed, and packed with stunning imagery, our magazine guide is the perfect companion to one of. Curse of the werewolf and the 80s packed the double punch of the howling and an.
Classic trailer for the 1961 hammer horror shocker curse of the werewolf, based on the novel the werewolf of paris by guy endore, directed by terrence fisher and giving oliver reed his first. The film was made by the british company hammer film productions and was shot at bray studios on sets that were constructed for the proposed spanish inquisition themed the rape of sabena, a film that was shelved when the bbfc objected to the script. Title sequence from the curse of the werewolf 1961, directed by terence fisher, starring clifford evans, oliver reed, yvonne romain, catherine feller. A celebration of 101 underrated and overlooked fright flicks, edited by aaron christensen. Notable for the heavy tones of melodrama and emotional conflict. Ganzer filme deutsch komplett action 2020 neue filme 2020 duration. The curse of the werewolf 1961 the curse of the werewolf.
Released 1961, the curse of the werewolf stars clifford evans, oliver reed, yvonne romain, catherine feller the movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 31 min, and received a score of out of 100 on. The curse of the werewolf 1961 a man with brutal and macabre origins, leon corledo oliver reed was raised in the home of don alfredo corledo clifford evans, his kind and loving adopted father. This film stands out among a long hallmark of werewolf movies, going for the straight dramatic content of lycanthropy rather than the sensationalism. Oliver reed as leon corledo aka the werewolf, clifford evans as don alfredo corledo and catherine feller as cristina fernando. The curse of the werewolf clifford evans oliver reed yvonne romain 1961 the son oliver reed of a servant yvonne romain assaulted by a beggar becomes a wolfman in 18thcentury spain. Forbidden zone 1982 frenchie is lost in the 6th dimension and her family and.
About curse of the werewolf boy we shall be detectives, sponge. The origin story for hammers only werewolf movie is utter claptrapdont even try to make sense of it. Jul, 20 classic trailer for the 1961 hammer horror shocker curse of the werewolf, based on the novel the werewolf of paris by guy endore, directed by terrence fisher and giving oliver reed his first. This film stands out among a long hallmark of werewolf movies, going for the straight dramatic content of lycanthropy rather than the. Nov 11, 2000 as usual, terence fisher and hammer studios take a concept already done exquisitely by universal in the 30s and 40s and make it their own. Evolution of the movie werewolf the curse of the werewolf.
Thought it is slow, the movie provides a different take on werewolves. The curse of frankenstein 1957 dracula 1958 the revenge of frankenstein 1958 the hound of the baskervilles 1959 the man who could cheat death 1959 the mummy 1959 the stranglers of bombay 1960 the brides of dracula 1960 the two faces of dr. By giovanni deldio a beggar richard wordsworth visits the cruel and pretentious marques siniestro anthony dawson, and is imprisoned in the dungeon. The direction, performances and makeup are topnotch and the sets and locations never disappoint. The curse of the werewolf is a 1961 british horror film based on the novel the werewolf of paris by guy endore. By 1961, hammer had already placed their indelible stamp upon frankenstein, dracula, and the mummy. Oliver reed as leon in the curse of the werewolf 1961 dir. Diderots rating of the film the curse of the werewolf diderot this movie really takes its time setting up the werewolf curse as something born of dark sexual appetites before any real plot actually starts, and then it rushes through its sequences with the beautiful and perfectly cast oliver reed. The curse of the werewolf official trailer 1961 oliver reed.
Alfredo consults the local priest john gabriel who tells him that leon is a werewolf possessed by the spirit of a beast that should not have been born. Prokletstvo vukodlaka je britanski horor film snimljen 1961. In 1961, after having successfully started their own dracula, frankenstein, and mummy franchises, hammer film productions were ready to tackle the subject of werewolves. I like this and encounter fans of the genre to seek it out. Jekyll 1960 sword of sherwood forest 1960 the curse of the werewolf 1961 the phantom. The curse of the werewolf has some strikes against it which may make it a bit harder for some viewers to get in to.
Oct 15, 2015 the curse of the werewolf 1961 by the telltale mind on october 15, 2015 leave a comment when one has made a werewolf film, it is hard not to be compared to the benchmark that was established with, at least during this point in time, the wolf man. A young oliver reed does a great job soliciting sympathy as the werewolf and the makeup by roy ashton just might be the best werewolf makeup ever in the movies. But its still a nice way of acknowledging a little bit of werewolffilm history, one that i think by now is largely forgotten except by hardcore fans of the genre. Oliver reed, anthony dawson, yvonne romain, clifford evans, catherine feller, hira talfrey show embed code. Not technically considered to be a part of the universal monsters franchise, but. After injecting new life into classic movie monsters dracula and frankenstein, hammer studios apply their gothic touch to another monster genre with this excellent, stylish piece probably the best of the old school i. With clifford evans, oliver reed, yvonne romain, catherine feller. They took the classic monsters from those 1930s40s universal horror pictures and updated them for the new generation. Oct 19, 20 a few observations after watching hammers the curse of the werewolf 1961 on the big screen. The curse of the werewolf 1961 stream and watch online.
The curse of the werewolf official trailer 1961 oliver. The curse of the werewolf is a great werewolf film by hammer. For fans who are eagerly awaiting the upcoming bluray release of hammers curse of the werewolf, from german company anolis entertinement, there is good news today universal pictures has been providing hd masters in a 2. A few observations after watching hammers the curse of the werewolf 1961 on the big screen. The curse of the werewolf was the only movie hammer studios, renowned for its gothic flicks, particularly those about dracula, made about a werewolf. The curse of the werewolf 1961 trailer oliver reed youtube. The curse of the werewolf takes great care in setting up a backstory and giving the audience characters to care about.
The curse of the werewolf contains the trademark hammer horror ingredients but theres a definite lack of scares, the pacing is well off and the film gives you the impression that its been condensed down from a massive miniseries into a tv movie because it covers too much ground in its short time and harms itself in the process by being. A second screen adaptation, legend of the werewolf, was released in 1975. Apr 14, 2017 i doubt the character of alex would be more familiar with the curse of the werewolf the one with oliver reed than she would be with the classic universal film. The game brings you back to your childhood home, which now has. The curse of the werewolf 1961 ultimate guide classic. Regardless of the overall excellent job by all cast members, this is reeds movie, and he truly shines in it.
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