Werewolf of London

Werewolf of London

Year: 1935

Runtime: 75 mins

Language: English

Director: Stuart Walker

HorrorFantasyHorror

Beware the Stalking Being - Half-Human - Half-Beast! A strange animal attack turns a botanist into a bloodthirsty monster.

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Timeline & Setting – Werewolf of London (1935)

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Time period

1930s

The events unfold in the early 20th century, a period when scientific curiosity and occult folklore collide. London laboratories and moonlit experiments reflect the era’s fascination with new science and ancient myths. The full-moon cycle drives the plot, anchoring the tension between rational observation and uncontrollable transformation.

Location

London, Tibet, Falden Abbey

The story moves from the bustling, refined streets of London to the remote, sacred mountains of Tibet where the Mariphasa lumina lupina is sought. Tibet provides a remote, mysterious backdrop that fuels the folklore of lycanthropy. Falden Abbey, the country house, becomes the haunted site of the final confrontation between science, love, and the monstrous curse.

❄️ Gothic 🗺️ Travel 🏰 Estate

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Main Characters – Werewolf of London (1935)

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Dr. Wilfred Glendon (Henry Hull)

A wealthy, world-renowned botanist whose pursuit of the Mariphasa lumina lupina drives him to Tibet. His discovery unleashes a brutal conflict between reason and primal impulse as he transforms into a werewolf on a full moon cycle. He battles to maintain his humanity while realizing the devastating cost of his obsession, ultimately dying after being shot while fully transformed and reverting to human form.

❄️ Ambition 🧪 Science 🐺 DualNature

Lisa Glendon

Wilfred’s wife, a devoted partner who becomes entangled in the danger surrounding his experiments. She witnesses the terrifying consequences of the werewolf curse and is forced to confront the possibility that the man she loves may become a monster. Her loyalty and resilience persist throughout the unfolding nightmare.

💖 Love 🕵️ Mystery 🛡️ Loyalty

Dr. Yogami

A cunning fellow botanist who claims insider knowledge about werewolves and seeks to steal Mariphasa blossoms to exploit the lunar curse. His intellect masks a dangerous opportunism, and his actions escalate the crisis as the plant’s power becomes a weapon. He is ultimately killed by Wilfred during the climactic struggle.

🧭 Antagonist 🧪 Botany 🌓 Obsession

Paul Ames

Lisa’s childhood sweetheart who returns to town and becomes a skeptic turned believer after newspaper reports of the killings surface. He champions the truth behind Ettie’s warnings and supports Forsythe in pursuing the mystery. His steadfastness helps drive the investigation forward.

🧭 Belief 🕊️ Courage 🧑‍💼 Ally

Colonel Sir Thomas Forsythe

The chief of Scotland Yard who skeptically investigates the werewolf mystery. He methodically pieces together the clues, ultimately shooting Wilfred to protect Lisa and ensure the danger ends. He embodies lawful resolve and moral duty within a crisis that tests rational leadership.

🕵️ Investigator ⚖️ Duty 🛡️ Authority

Ettie Coombes

Lisa’s lively aunt who hosts the party and becomes a vocal witness to the terrifying events. Her nervous atmosphere and screams reveal the nightmarish reality that others dismiss as drunken hallucination. She provides crucial emotional context to the party’s tension and fear.

🎭 Witness 🗣️ Interloper 😨 Fear

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Major Themes – Werewolf of London (1935)

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🌕 Moonlit Science

A rare plant and an artificial moonlight lamp become the catalyst for the central transformation. The film explores how scientific curiosity can push beyond natural limits, yet the moon’s pull remains a powerful, uncontrollable force. The temporary antidote offered by Mariphasa lumina lupina challenges the notion that science can fully master nature.

💔 Love and Guilt

Wilfred’s love for Lisa is tested by his monstrous transformation and the consequences of his actions. The narrative probes guilt, responsibility, and the cost of secrecy as he struggles to protect what he cherishes. The emotional fallout emphasizes the human cost behind scientific obsession.

⚖️ Law versus Monster

Authority figures pursue rational explanations while a supernatural threat looms, culminating in a decisive act by Colonel Forsythe. The clash between law, deduction, and primal danger questions whether justice can coexist with fear and tragedy. The ending ties the duty of the state to the protection of those at risk from the monstrous.

Last Updated: October 04, 2025 at 18:16

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