THE VAULT

The Curse of the Werewolf (1961) Explained: Beyond the Blood

Scare Score: 6.9/100

HALF-MAN...HALF-WOLF...COMPELLED BY THE HIDEOUS CURSE OF HIS EVIL BIRTH TO DESTROY EVEN THOSE WHO LOVED HIM!

The Premise

A child conceived by a mute servant girl transforms from an innocent youth to a killer beast at night with uncontrollable urges.

Why It Terrifies Us

Categorized under Werewolf, Gothic Horror, Hammer Horror, The Curse of the Werewolf taps into fundamental fears. The 6.9/100 Scare Score is well-earned. The themes of rape, spain, based on novel or book continually haunt viewers long after the credits roll.

Into The Vault

Ready to dig deeper? The ScreamDesk Vault connects you to the architecture of fear.