The Werewolf (1956): cast, story & where to watch
1956 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1956, The Werewolf is a horror and science fiction film directed by Fred F. Sears, running about 79 minutes. “You see it happen!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The arrival in a small mountain town of a dissheveled stranger launches a series of murders committed by some sort of animal. As the town doctor and his daughter attempt to help the stranger, the sheriff investigates the murders; and they uncover a sinister experiment involving two rogue scientists, a car accident victim, his wife and children, and a serum that causes a man to turn into a ravaging werewolf.
Who’s in it. The Werewolf stars Joyce Holden as Amy Standish, Don Megowan as Sheriff Jack Haines, S. John Launer as Dr. Emery Forrest and George Lynn as Dr. Morgan Chambers, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, The Werewolf has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Werewolf page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Werewolf tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Werewolf (1956)?
- In US, The Werewolf is available to stream on fuboTV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Werewolf worth watching?
- The Werewolf holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Werewolf?
- The Werewolf stars Joyce Holden, Don Megowan, S. John Launer, George Lynn and Ken Christy.
- When was The Werewolf released?
- The Werewolf was released in 1956, with a runtime of about 79 minutes.