Tony (Michael Landon) is a teenager with a serious temper problem. He goes to a doctor (Whit Bissell) to get help. Unfortunately, the doctor (for a truly ridiculous reason) makes Tony a werewolf occasionally with a combo of hypnosis and drugs. But then Tony starts changing with no help from the doctor...
This was the first of AIP's (American International Pictures) long line of horror movies with teenagers and for teenagers. It's one of their best and was a huge hit. Film starts slowly (it's almost a solid hour before you see the werewolf!) but the acting is good. The movie is short (70 min) and the werewolf makeup is great! Landon looks very scary and convincing with all that hair on him. The film has its shortcomings--the low budget hurts (the sets look very chintzy); the "science" in the film is beyond silly; and there is some very obvious day-for-night shooting when a teenage boy is being followed through the woods. Still worth seeing. Just keep your expectations on low until the werewolf shows up. Also look for Guy Williams (all tall and handsome) as a cop.
This was the first of AIP's (American International Pictures) long line of horror movies with teenagers and for teenagers. It's one of their best and was a huge hit. Film starts slowly (it's almost a solid hour before you see the werewolf!) but the acting is good. The movie is short (70 min) and the werewolf makeup is great! Landon looks very scary and convincing with all that hair on him. The film has its shortcomings--the low budget hurts (the sets look very chintzy); the "science" in the film is beyond silly; and there is some very obvious day-for-night shooting when a teenage boy is being followed through the woods. Still worth seeing. Just keep your expectations on low until the werewolf shows up. Also look for Guy Williams (all tall and handsome) as a cop.