This is an odd little horror film from the tail end of Universal Pictures' long series of monster movies. Odd because although the title would indicate that it's a monster film, it's really more of a mystery. In fact, if you are watching just to see the werewolf, don't--there isn't any! But that's not necessarily a bad thing, as the story itself is fascinating and involves an evil woman who is trying to convince a young lady that she is a werewolf. That's because IF she can drive the young lady crazy, she and her daughter stand to inherit a fortune.
While the story is excellent and the ending works very well, I must say that June Lockhart's performance is a weak link. She too often is very "doe-eyed" and seemed way too passive and zombie-like in the film. Still, it wasn't had enough to harm the film very much and it's well worth seeing.
While the story is excellent and the ending works very well, I must say that June Lockhart's performance is a weak link. She too often is very "doe-eyed" and seemed way too passive and zombie-like in the film. Still, it wasn't had enough to harm the film very much and it's well worth seeing.