Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Moderate
- eerie
- tragic
- atmospheric
- classic horror marathon
- halloween viewing
What critics said
Critics generally find the film an effective and atmospheric early werewolf picture, while noting its dated presentation and resemblance to Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Dr. Glendon investigates his nightly transformation while attempting to cultivate the Mariphasa flower under artificial light.
The rare Asian Mariphasa flower is the central hope for reversing Glendon's werewolf condition.
Glendon is attacked during a botanical expedition in Tibet before the curse reaches London.
Scientist Wilfred Glendon alternates between his public identity and a werewolf that terrorizes London at night.
Films like Werewolf of London, and why
The Wolf Man
shared classic werewolf mythology, gothic horror atmosphere, and tragic transformation
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
shared Universal horror style, scientific transgression, and morally tormented monster protagonist
Frankenstein
shared early sound-era gothic horror, supernatural menace, and stylized monster imagery
Movie Details
- Director
- Stuart Walker
- Release Date
- 1935-05-13
- Runtime
- 75 min
- Rating
- 6.1 / 10 (155)
Cast
- Henry Hull
- Warner Oland
- Valerie Hobson
- Lester Matthews
- Lawrence Grant
- Spring Byington
- Clark Williams
- J.M. Kerrigan
- Charlotte Granville
- Ethel Griffies
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Peacock Premium, Peacock Premium Plus
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Werewolf of London about?
- A London botanist battles a nocturnal werewolf curse while racing to cultivate an elusive flower that may restore his humanity.
- What is Werewolf of London like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Werewolf of London as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Werewolf of London violent?
- Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in Werewolf of London as moderate.
- What did critics think of Werewolf of London?
- Critics generally find the film an effective and atmospheric early werewolf picture, while noting its dated presentation and resemblance to Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.
- Which films are like Werewolf of London?
- Films with a similar feel include The Wolf Man, Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, and Frankenstein.
- How long is Werewolf of London?
- Werewolf of London runs 75 minutes.
- Where can I watch Werewolf of London?
- In United States, Werewolf of London streams on Peacock Premium, Peacock Premium Plus.
