The Werewolf of Washington
After being unknowingly inflicted with the bite of a werewolf while on a visit to Europe, White House press secretary Jack Whittier begins to turn into a deadly beast by night, terrorizing Washington D.C. and presenting a very deadly threat to the President.
Why it matters
A biting political horror-comedy that uses lycanthropy as a sharp metaphor for Washington’s corruption and paranoia.
- Early 70s genre mash-up blending werewolf mythology with satirical political commentary, a rare beast in its era.
- John Carradine’s performance adds pulp gravitas amid the film’s low-budget charm and sly humor.
- Practical effects lean on classic transformation tropes, capturing that gritty, pre-CGI era of monster work.
- For fans of horror that doubles as cultural critique, it’s a quirky time capsule of post-Watergate unease wrapped in fur and fangs.
Director
Cast
Horror DNA
Gore
14
Slow Burn
33
Psychological
43
Supernatural
0
Creature
55
Disturbing
33
Fun Factor
83
Cerebral
43
Survival
33
Werewolf
