The series included female nudity in some episodes, something not uncommon to European television, but considered taboo for U.S. non-cable television programming. The film is set in London in the early 20th century, where a series of murders have recently occurred. An aunt then tells an innocent young lady that the blood of a werewo A young heiress finds evidence suggesting that at night she acts under the influence of a family curse and has begun committing ghastly murders in a … [4] It stars June Lockhart and Don Porter. She Wolf of London was known as Love & Curses during the second half of the season. In London at the beginning of the twentieth century, Phyllis Allenby is a young and beautiful woman who is soon to be married to barrister and boyfriend Barry Lanfield. The series premiered along with two other shows, Shades of L.A. and They Came from Outer Space, on October 9, 1990. For the rest of the series, Randi and Ian investigate supernatural phenomena together while they search for a cure for her lycanthropy and he becomes her keeper during her transformations. Don Porter recalled the last days of shooting, noting a scene with a buggy that was done as process shooting. Randi's curse draws the attention of various supernatural creatures: another werewolf, spirit possession, succubus, a possessed bookstore, a bogeyman, an evil carnival, a Guy Fawkes spirit, a killer horseman, in a small town, zombies who ultimately confront Randi in her werewolf form (Diane Youdale). For the unrelated television series, see She-Wolf of London She-Wolf of London is a 1946 American mystery and horror film directed by Jean Yarbrough. As the wedding date approaches, London is shocked by a series of murders at the local park, where the victims are discovered with throats ripped out. She-Wolf of London (1946) is packed with hidden motives and surprising twists that keep the suspense building and you guessing right down to the heart pounding climax. "[5] He also recalled the "bee smoke" used in the park scenes made it difficult to talk, saying that "trying to do lines and keep from choking was a little difficult. "[5] June Lockhart recalled the film was "fun to do. A woman whose hatred knew no bounds! Phyllis becomes extremely terrified and anxious, since she is convinced that she is the "Wolf-Woman", deeply believing in the legend of the so-called "Curse of the Allenbys". She-Wolf of London was a television series produced by the Finnegan/Pinchuk Company, HTV and MCA Television Entertainment that aired in first-run syndication in the USA from October 1990 to April 1991. American graduate student Randi Wallace (Kate Hodge) travels to Britain to study mythology with Prof. Ian Matheson (Neil Dickson). [5] Porter recalled that "they closed the set so people couldn't get away and go to all the Christmas parties on the other sets. "Wolf Man: The Legacy Collection" set which included The Wolf Man, Frankenstein Meets the Wolf Man and Werewolf of London. Una O'Connor was initially set to be in the cast, but was dropped in favor of Eily Malyon. Original Film Language: English (en) A young heiress finds evidence suggesting that at night she acts under the influence of a family curse and has begun committing ghastly murders in a nearby park. 2 replies on “She-Wolf of London” Anthony says: January 17, 2011 at 1:44 am. In this elegantly eerie chiller, a sensual, but naïve, June Lockhart gives a standout performance as a desperate young heiress convinced that she's a werewolf responsible for a grizzly series of unsolved murders. For these airings, the Love and Curses episodes were retitled She-Wolf of London. Since the Allenby family suffers from a werewolf curse, Phyllis decides that she must be the killer (though she doesn't re member doing anything). The main title sequence to She-Wolf of London, a 90s syndicated horror series. Original Title: She-Wolf of London. The first 14 episodes were filmed in England and aired under the She-Wolf title, and a second season of six episodes was filmed in Los Angeles and aired under the title Love and Curses, with a drastically reduced cast. "[1] Hans J. Wollstein of AllMovie also noted critiqued the story finding it closer to a film of the silent film era" and that that "She-Wolf of London should have come with a disclaimer. We damned near starved to death. She-Wolf of London was a television series produced by the Finnegan/Pinchuk Company, HTV and MCA Television Entertainment that aired in first-run syndication in the USA from October 1990 to April 1991. She-Wolf of London is an 8 page black & white comic sequence that pays homage to a classic werewolf TF from a certain film in the 1980's. "[9], From retrospective reviews, the authors of the book Universal Horrors described the film as "the kind of chiller horror fans love to hate", specifically, teasing the audience with horror themes only to disclose that the supernatural was not responsible for the horror previously, concluding that "there's absolutely no reason why George Bricker and Dwight V. Babcock could not have conceived the tale as a bonafide horror story rather than a predictable whodunit. [5] She-Wolf of London was released on DVD as part of the Then killings start to happen in a nearby park. Cast & Crew EDIT. This gave her and Ian a chance to investigate the supernatural without having to face possible lycanthropic transformations every week. It was released again as a double feature with Werewolf of London on July 24, 2007. Synopsis. [4] The boxed set contains no extras and the opening credits of the series were changed. SHE-WOLF OF LONDON (1946) * I have an alternate title for the 1946 Universal Studios anti-horror classic She-Wolf of London: She-Wolf of Tedium. [7][8] She-Wolf of London was part of the Hollywood Premiere Network, an early attempt by Universal Television to create an "ad-hoc" syndication network. The opening sequence for these episodes were replaced by the show's original opening. Randi's transformations did not occur every episode but only during the full moon. "[9] Jack D. Grant of The Hollywood Reporter gave the film a positive review, noting Yaborough's ability to generation suspicions and that "it was a difficult task to balance these strange acts by other characters at the same time maintain the mood of the period piece. while "Jean Yarborough and cameraman Maury Gertsman did their best to liven things up with odd camera angles and moody mise-en-scène, but all this was merely wasted on a typical Universal "B""[4], https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=She-Wolf_of_London_(film)&oldid=1014179194, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 25 March 2021, at 16:41. She-Wolf of London is similar to these televisions: Shades of L.A., My Talk Show, 21 Jump Street and more. The woman then immediately end her engagement, leading to her partner to begin investigating the strange case on his own. Inspector Pierce of Scotland Yard is assigned to the case, although he tells Latham, his assistant, that he doubts the validity of such stories. Women helpless, men strong. But the following year I was the hot ingenue on Broadway in a wonderful comedy, so I guess what I needed [in She-Wolf] was a good direction. Despite the title She-Wolf of London and despite being included in The Wolf Man: Complete Legacy Collection, She-Wolf of London isn't really a horror film. It turns out that Aunt Martha did the attacks to convince Phyllis she was insane, and belonged in an asylum rather than married to Barry, so Martha and her daughter could remain living in the mansion. Aunt Martha tries to convince Phyllis how ridiculous the legend sounds, while she (Aunt Martha) and Carol are suspicious in their own ways. I really loved this series and STILL DO and Kate Hodge is soooo hot. She-Wolf of London (also known as Love and Curses) was a 1990 - 1991 British/American syndicated television series produced by Harlech Television and distributed by Universal Television. Diane Youdale is a fitness athlete, Jet from the British “Gladiators” show, and the She-Wolf of London of MCA Universal! [1], Midway through the first season, HTV pulled their financial backing, and the lower budget forced production to move to Los Angeles for the final six episodes. [1] The film began shooting on December 8, 1945 and wrapped production on the 21st, three days over schedule. Their attraction increases but a complication quickly arises when Randi spends a night on the moors and is bitten by a werewolf. While giving women the starring role, She-Wolf of London is still a product of the ‘40s. Played by the a great british actor Neil Dickson. [1][2] On its release in the United Kingdom, the film was titled The Curse of the Allenbys. Sharpness seemed crisp and detailed. She-Wolf of London (1946) is packed with hidden motives and surprising twists that keep the suspense building and you guessing right down to the heart pounding climax. [3] Included are the six episodes from the 2nd season that was retitled "Love and Curses." She-Wolf: Princess of Power “There’s no man in our house!” says June Lockheart to her fiancee, noting her fears as a series of murders emerge around her home. [1] Forrester Harvey was also set to star in the film, but died on December 14, 1945. Or so she thinks. Phyllis each day denies Barry visiting her, and when a suspicious detective is murdered soon after he visits the mansion in the same way the other victims perished, Barry begins believing that something else is going on beside the so-called "Werewolf murders", and makes his own investigations both of the park and the mansion. She arrives expecting a stodgy old academic, but Ian is young and the two are immediately attracted to one other. AKA: The Curse of the Allenbys. Turn-of-the-century London papers are filled with stories about a man being attacked by a female werewolf in a local park. Eventually, their search takes them from British academe to American TV, when they move back to Randi's native California and Ian becomes host of a trashy TV talk show focusing on psychic phenomena. Attacked by a werewolf while on the moors of England she and her romantic interest Professor Ian Matheson (Neil Dickson) investigate her curse and any other supernatural oddities they happen upon. 62m/B VHS, DVD . https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=She-Wolf_of_London&oldid=1018775512, First-run syndicated television programs in the United States, Television series by Universal Television, Television shows produced by Harlech Television (HTV), Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 19 April 2021, at 20:02. The first 14 episodes were filmed in England and aired under the She-Wolf title, and a second season of six episodes was filmed in Los Angeles and aired under the title Love and Curses, with a drastically reduced cast. Babcock and Brister previously worked together on several low-budget horror films, including The Devil Bat (1940), House of Dracula (1945), Pillow of Death (1945), She-Wolf of London … Very little softness appeared along the way, as the movie consistently appeared well-defined and accurate. A woman whose hatred knew no bounds!. Episodes of the series ran on the Sci-Fi Channel for a short time following its cancellation. An aunt then tells an innocent young lady that the blood of a werewolf runs in her family and that she is responsible for the deaths. We smuggled some sandwiches and finally got the process right. It was announced November 18, 2009 that all 20 episodes would be released in a complete series box set from Universal Studios Home Entertainment. Jean Yarbrough ITB Shock Theatre #146 Gaslight-era London, and young June Lockhart calls off her wedding to handsome Don Porter because she can't stop turning into a werewolf and killing people. Phyllis is living at the Allenby Mansion without the protection of a male, along with her aunt Martha and her cousin Carol and the servant Hannah. And I love the ending theme song during the credits. [2] It received wider release by Universal Pictures on May 17, 1946. But her fiance Harry (Porter) is determined to prove her innocent. More of a murder mystery than a monster movie, She-Wolf of London is only mildly suspenseful and doesn't deliver any scares. She-Wolf of London (1946) is packed with hidden motives and surprising twists that keep the suspense building and you guessing right down to the heart pounding climax. The package aired on many of the stations that would later become either UPN or WB affiliates. The film is set in London in the early 20th century, where a series of murders have recently occurred. The romantic comedy comes from Randi and Ian's relationship, and their relationship to the Matheson family and the people she and Ian work for. Underneath is a unique tale, structured bravely considering no actual werewolves make an appearance. I don’t care what other people say, this was a good series and brings back memories for me. The She-Wolf of London episode guide includes recaps for every episode from every season and a full list of where you can watch episodes online instantly. While originally, the "She-Wolf Of London" episodes had a different theme from the L.A.-based "Love And Curses" episodes, all episodes in the boxed set begin with the "Love And Curses" theme. Last month, Chuck Suffel of What’cha Reading and Red Stylo wrote about a sometimes forgotten Universal Monsters film, She-Wolf of London.. Kate Hodge – As a graduate student Randi Wallace, who after surviving a werewolf attack, fears what she will become every time there's a full moon. 1.37 : 1. Watch your favorite shows on Prime Video. These episodes were also retitled when run in Britain on Sky One, with the opening moments of the She-Wolf titles used to establish the series's title logo, before the titles cut to the Love and Curses opening credits sequence. Neil Dickson – As mythology professor Ian Matheson, who helps Randi (Kate Hodge), search for a cure. If I'm remembering right, I was just submitted for it by my agent. That Werewolf was...She-Wolf of London. The movie is just 61 minutes long and is a crime/horror and a film noir. "[6], She-Wolf of London was shown in New York on April 5, 1946. A young man, Don Porter, and young woman, Phyllis Allenby, are soon to marry. She-Wolf of London subtitles. She-Wolf of London (or Love and Curses as it was alternatively titled) was the story of Randi Wallace (played by Kate Hodge). I did it, and - I was not very good in it. She survives what the local hospital thinks was an attack by a large rabid wolf; she insists that it was not a true wolf but instead something supernatural and she seeks Ian's help. It stars June Lockhart and Don Porter. Runtime: 61 min. She-Wolf of London (1946) Dir. She-Wolf of London (1946) is packed with hidden motives and surprising twists that keep the suspense building and you guessing right down to the heart pounding climax. She-Wolf of London was a television series produced by the Finnegan/Pinchuk Company, HTV and MCA Television Entertainment that aired in first-run syndication in the USA from October 1990 to April 1991. She-Wolf Of London: Love And Curses was released on February 2, 2010 as a 4-disc set. The first 14 episodes were filmed in England and aired under “She-Wolf of London” AKA “Curse of the Allenbys” was released in 1946 and was directed by Jean Yarbrough. She-Wolf of London appears in an aspect ratio of approximately 1.37:1 on this Blu-ray Disc. Many of the detectives at Scotland Yard begin murmuring about werewolves, while Inspector Pierce believes the opposite and suspects strange activity at the Allenby Mansion (which is near the park), where the "Wolf-Woman" is seen prowling at night and heading for the park. The series was retitled Love and Curses; Neil Dickson's character was dismissed from his position as a British professor and moved to L.A. to become the host of a talk show investigating the paranormal (explained by the success of one of his books after it was issued with a trashy mass market title). Though not a great image, the movie usually looked good. [5] [8], From contemporary reviews, Thomas M. Pryor of The New York Times wrote that "this latest release from Universal's bottom-drawer [...] it certainly doesn't justify the effort expended in its behalf. "[9] A reviewer in Harrison's Reports found it "boresome and long-drawn out" with a plot that "has been done many times [...] there is nothing about either the action or the characters that is horrifying or terrifying. There is no "She-Wolf" in this quasi-horror opus, just a greedy old dame (Sara Haden) "gaslighting" poor, anemic June Lockhart in order to inherit the girl's fortune." Starring the beautiful and talented Kate Hodge. The series was an old-style romantic comedy with a touch of horror. She-Wolf of London was a television series produced by the Finnegan/Pinchuk Company, HTV and MCA Television Entertainment that aired in first-run syndication in the USA from October 1990 to April 1991. Production Countries: United States of America. She-Wolf of London is a 1946 American mystery and horror film directed by Jean Yarbrough. "[9][10] Dorothy Masters of The New York Daily News gave the film a two and half star rating, opining that the film "does a fancy job tight-rope walking until everything is keyed for jump in the right direction. The first 14 episodes were filmed in England and aired under the She-Wolf title, and a second season of six episodes was filmed in Los Angeles and aired under the title Love and Curses, … A young heiress finds evidence suggesting that at night she acts under the influence of a family curse and has begun committing ghastly murders in a nearby park. “She-Wolf of London” is a little different than your normal werewolf movie. She Wolf of London ★½ 1946In turn of the century London, Phyllis Al lenby (Lockhart) learns that people are be ing murdered by a wolf in a nearby park. She plays Randi Wallace,a college student that travels to London to study with mytholagy professor Dr. Ian Matheson. 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