THE WEREWOLF OF WASHINGTON

Cinemavixion Review

Milton Moses Ginsberg's 1973 "The Werewolf of Washington" offers a peculiar blend of political satire and classic horror tropes. The film follows a reporter whose unfortunate encounter with lycanthropy in Hungary leads him back to the heart of American power, working for the President. As bodies begin to surface in Washington D.C., the narrative unfolds with a darkly comedic and increasingly suspenseful tone. While perhaps not a mainstream horror classic, "The Werewolf of Washington" carves out its own niche with its unique premise and a performance by Dean Stockwell as the cursed protagonist. The film's commentary on political maneuvering, juxtaposed with the primal horror of a werewolf's curse, provides an intriguing, albeit somewhat campy, cinematic experience. It's a film that leans into its B-movie roots, offering a fun, albeit low-budget, exploration of a man battling both his inner beast and the machinations of the capital. Despite a modest reception and a rating of 4.0/10 on IMDb, the film's cult following appreciates its distinctive flavor and its willingness to experiment with the werewolf subgenre within a political thriller framework. It stands as an interesting, if somewhat overlooked, entry in the 1970s horror landscape.