What is I Was a Teenage Werewolf?
I Was a Teenage Werewolf is a 1957 American science fiction horror film. The motion picture runs for one hour and sixteen minutes and was released in the United States on June 19, 1957.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1957
- Release date
- Jun 19, 1957
- Genres
- Drama, Fantasy, Horror, Science Fiction
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- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 4.8/10
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I Was a Teenage Werewolf is a 1957 American science fiction horror film. The motion picture runs for one hour and sixteen minutes and was released in the United States on June 19, 1957. The film is categorized under the drama, fantasy, horror, and science fiction genres. Gene Fowler Jr. directed the feature in his directorial debut. Cult film producer Herman Cohen co-wrote and produced the project, which became one of the most successful films released. The cast features Michael Landon starring as a troubled teenager alongside Yvonne Lime and Whit Bissell. The storyline follows a hypnotherapist who uses a temperamental teenager as a guinea pig for a serum. This experimental serum ultimately transforms the young subject into a vicious werewolf.
Should you watch it?
“A troubled teenager becomes the subject of a dangerous hypnotherapy experiment with monstrous consequences.”
- Features the directorial debut of Gene Fowler Jr.
- Showcases an early lead performance by Michael Landon.
- Represents a highly successful entry in 1950s genre cinema.
- The film may feel dated to modern viewers accustomed to contemporary horror pacing and effects.
Watch it if you are interested in the history of 1950s science fiction and horror cinema.
The film maintains a classic 1950s horror tone with a runtime of one hour and sixteen minutes.
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Is this film worth watching today?
It is considered a successful and notable cult film from 1957 that provides historical insight into the era's genre cinema.
How long is the film?
The film has a total runtime of one hour and sixteen minutes.
Who stars in the movie?
The film stars Michael Landon, Yvonne Lime, and Whit Bissell.
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