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A werewolf, in folklore, is a person who changes into a wolf.
Werewolf may also refer to:
A werewolf (Old English: were, wer, archaic terms for adult male humans) or lycanthrope (Greek: λυκάνθρωπος, lykánthropos: λύκος, lykos, "wolf", and ἄνθρωπος, anthrōpos, "man") is a mythological or folkloric human with the ability to shapeshift into a wolf or a therianthropic hybrid wolf-like creature, either purposely or after being placed under a curse or affliction (e.g. via a bite or scratch from another werewolf). Early sources for belief in lycanthropy are Petronius and Gervase of Tilbury.
The werewolf is a widespread concept in European folklore, existing in many variants which are related by a common development of a Christian interpretation of underlying European folklore which developed during the medieval period. From the early modern period, werewolf beliefs also spread to the New World with colonialism. Belief in werewolves developed in parallel to the belief in witches, in the course of the Late Middle Ages and the Early Modern period. Like the witchcraft trials as a whole, the trial of supposed werewolves emerged in what is now Switzerland (especially the Valais and Vaud) in the early 15th century and spread throughout Europe in the 16th, peaking in the 17th and subsiding by the 18th century. The persecution of werewolves and the associated folklore is an integral part of the "witch-hunt" phenomenon, albeit a marginal one, accusations of werewolfery being involved in only a small fraction of witchcraft trials. During the early period, accusations of lycanthropy (transformation into a wolf) were mixed with accusations of wolf-riding or wolf-charming. The case of Peter Stumpp (1589) led to a significant peak in both interest in and persecution of supposed werewolves, primarily in French-speaking and German-speaking Europe. The phenomenon persisted longest in Bavaria and Austria, with persecution of wolf-charmers recorded until well after 1650, the final cases taking place in the early 18th century in Carinthia and Styria.
American Werewolf may be:
An American Werewolf in London is a 1981 British-American comedy horror film written and directed by John Landis, and starring David Naughton, Jenny Agutter, and Griffin Dunne. The film's plot concerns two young American men, David Kessler (played by Naughton) and Jack Goodman (played by Dunne), attacked by a werewolf on a backpacking holiday in England. With Jack killed, David is taken to a London hospital, where his disturbing apparitions of his deceased friend informs him that he is a werewolf and will transform at the next full moon. Filming took place in London, Surrey, and Wales.
It was released in the United States on August 21, 1981, and grossed $30.56 million at the box office. The film received positive reviews from critics. who praised Rick Baker's make-up special effects. The film won the 1981 Saturn Award for Best Horror Film and the first-ever awarded Academy Award for Outstanding Achievement in Makeup. The film was one of three high-profile wolf-themed horror films released in 1981, alongside The Howling and Wolfen. Over the years, the film has accumulated a cult following and has become a cult classic.
Doctor Who is a British science-fiction television programme produced by the BBC from 1963 to the present day. The programme depicts the adventures of the Doctor, a Time Lord—a space and time-travelling humanoid alien. He explores the universe in his TARDIS, a sentient time-travelling space ship. Its exterior appears as a blue British police box, which was a common sight in Britain in 1963 when the series first aired. Accompanied by companions, the Doctor combats a variety of foes, while working to save civilisations and help people in need.
The show is a significant part of British popular culture, and elsewhere it has become a cult television favourite. The show has influenced generations of British television professionals, many of whom grew up watching the series. The programme originally ran from 1963 to 1989. There was an unsuccessful attempt to revive regular production in 1996 with a backdoor pilot, in the form of a television film. The programme was relaunched in 2005 by Russell T Davies, who was showrunner and head writer for the first five years of its revival, produced in-house by BBC Wales in Cardiff. The first series of the 21st century featured Christopher Eccleston in the title role and was produced by the BBC. Series two and three had some development money contributed by the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC), which was credited as a co-producer.Doctor Who also spawned spin-offs in multiple media, including Torchwood (2006–2011) and The Sarah Jane Adventures (2007–2011), both created by Russell T Davies; K-9 (2009–2010); and a single pilot episode of K-9 and Company (1981). There also have been many spoofs and cultural references to the character in other media.
Actors: Bill Finkbiner (actor), Randi Atkins (editor), Ford Fanter (actor), Sarah Hitzel (actress), Jeff Bateman (actor), Sean Lass (writer), Sean Lass (costume designer), Michelle Manott (costume designer), Sean Lass (director), Vic Porcelli (actor), Brian Doyle (actor), Betsy Saule (actress), Isaiah Harris (composer),
Genres: Action, Short,Actors: Stepka Li (actress), Patrick King (actor), Patrick King (writer), Patrick King (producer), Patrick King (editor), John Searles (actor), Takuji Kuramoto (actor), Karianne Flaathen (actress), Catherine Faris King (writer), Catherine Faris King (actor), Catherine Faris King (writer), Jennifer Purcell (actress), Jennifer Purcell (miscellaneous crew), Shane Faris King (actor), Alan Meunier (actor),
Plot: In the twilight of the age of chivalry, King Arthur is dead. Queen Guinevere and her companions must flee the wrath of Mordred. As they make their escape from Camelot, they face betrayal and revenge. On the field of battle, they learn the true meaning of sacrifice and honor. This is a tale of hard steel, sharp women, fast horses, and a bloodthirsty werewolf.
Genres: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Short,Actors: Bruce Spielbauer (actor), Mark Borchardt (actor), Ed Gale (actor), Rex Steven Sikes (actor), Charles Ramsey (actor), Jozef K. Richards (producer), Jozef K. Richards (writer), Jozef K. Richards (miscellaneous crew), Jozef K. Richards (actor), Jozef K. Richards (director), Jozef K. Richards (editor), Quinn Hester (actor), Quinn Hester (producer), Jon Phillips (miscellaneous crew), Jon Phillips (actor),
Plot: After a group of boy scouts are mysteriously killed by a wolf-like creature on Cadaverous Island, Walter Romero, whose best friend was among the killed, sets out to find exactly what happened. In order to reach the island, Walter teams up with Johnny Mason, neighborhood stoner, to smoke up Ashley Valinski, neighborhood hottie, and get her to take them out on her father's boat. But soon after arriving on Cadaverous Island, a horde of zombies steals their boat, leaving them stranded, and the three are forced to team up with two cops, the mayor, and a team of botanists to either kill the monsters... or be killed themselves..... DUN-DUN-DUN!!!
Genres: Comedy, Horror,Actors: Scott Schiaffo (editor), Scott Schiaffo (composer), Scott Schiaffo (actor), Scott Schiaffo (actor), Scott Schiaffo (producer), Michael P. Russin (director), Michael P. Russin (editor), Michael P. Russin (actor), Michael P. Russin (writer), Michael P. Russin (producer), Jayson Palmer (writer), Jule Carey (actress), Samantha Turk (actress), Schoen Smith (actress), Neil Hagelgans (actor),
Plot: Lock the doors and turn off the lights as The Professor guides you through three tales of terror. Discover the evils that fester in the minds of the demented in this horror anthology. In "Girls Night Out", two girls plan on going to a party and having some fun. Instead they end up in a life or death situation with an uninvited guest. In "The Creep", a young woman's fears and insecurities blind her from the truth and sends her spiraling down a road that can only end in death. But whose death? Featuring Scott Schiaffo (Clerks, Vulgar) as Mo. In "Blood Moon Rising", a nurse bites off more than she can chew when she sets her sites on her wealthy employer. Settle in and brace yourself for an evening of chills and thrills.
Keywords: anthology, independent-film, low-budget-film, suspenseActors: Eddie Axberg (actor), Leif Andrée (actor), Pjotr Giro (actor), Åsa Kalmér (actress), Jörgen Hjerdt (director), Mellika Melouani (actress), Hanna Carlander (actress),
Genres: Short,Actors: Conrad Brooks (actor), Rocky Nelson (editor), Henry Bederski (actor), Rocky Nelson (actor), Rocky Nelson (producer), Rocky Nelson (writer), Rocky Nelson (director), Ted Brooks (actor),
Genres: Comedy, Horror, Short,Actors: Avery Schreiber (actor), Patty McCormack (actress), Michael Berryman (actor), Albert T. Dickerson III (miscellaneous crew), Ray Walston (actor), Leo Gordon (actor), Jeff Winkless (actor), Nancy Karlin (miscellaneous crew), Michael Joiner (actor), Julie Corman (producer), Rachel Atkinson (miscellaneous crew), Joseph Ruskin (actor), Tommy Rall (actor), Howard R. Cohen (writer), Howard R. Cohen (actor),
Plot: Eddie and his family have just inherited a spooky wreck of a house. What they do not know about the house is that it was built over an evil passage way, but they are soon to discover the wacky evil it releases.
Keywords: basement, brother-sister-relationship, family-relationships, female-vampire, friday-the-13th-spoof, haunting, horror-spoof, house, independent-film, inheritanceActors: Pilar Pilapil (actress), Rodolfo 'Boy' Garcia (actor), Ramon D'Salva (actor), Pablo Vergara (composer), Jose Flores Sibal (writer), Larry Santiago (producer), Lucita Soriano (actress), Lauro Pacheco (director), Ricky Santiago (actor), Bert 'Tawa' Marcelo (actor), Jimmy Morato (actor), Roland Montes (actor), Diana Dean (actress), Vince Juarez (actor), Mars Mercado (actor),
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Cry of the Werewolf, also known as Daughter of the Werewolf, is a 1944 film starring Nina Foch, based on a story by Griffin Jay and directed by Henry Levin. A Romany princess descended from Marie LaTour has the ability to change into a wolf at will, just like her late mother. When she learns that Marie LaTour's tomb has been discovered, she decides to use her talent to kill everyone who knows the location, because it is a sacred secret that only her people are allowed to know. Nina Foch as Marie Latour Stephen Crane as Robert Morris Osa Massen as Elsa Chauvet Blanche Yurka as Bianca Barton MacLane as Lt. Barry Lane Ivan Triesault as Jan Spavero John Abbott as Peter Althius Fred Graff as Pinkie John Tyrrell as Mac Robert Williams as Homer Fritz Leiber as Dr. Charles Morris Milton Parsons ...
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Perhaps the greatest, groundbreaking, special effects in movie history not using CGI. Taken from American Werewolf in London 1981 (directed by John Landis). Oscar Winning effects work done by Rick Baker and his team.
Spending time with Queen Victoria in the remote Torchwood house, the Doctor is treated to the story of the beast that supposedly roams the valleys. But when the full moon reaches its peak, the Doctor discovers that the story is true, and Rose is trapped in the basement with a werewolf. Subscribe here for more exclusive Doctor Who clips and content http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=doctorwho The Brand New Doctor Who Website - http://www.doctorwho.tv Doctor Who YouTube Channel http://www.youtube.com/user/doctorwho Doctor Who Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DoctorWho Doctor Who Twitter https://twitter.com/bbcdoctorwho This is a channel from BBC Worldwide who help fund new BBC programmes.
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The full moon's out for all to see
The Werewolf's coming out to feed
So you better hide
Somewhere tonight
There's an evil feeling in the air
You can't help feeling so damn scared
And you don't know
Where to go
He's howling, he's growling
The Werewolf can smell your blood
He'll bite you, he'll taste you
The Werewolf is coming to get you
You run away and try to hide
But he sees you in his sights
Don't look back
Just run fast
Now you have to kill the beast
Destroy the evil that's unleashed
'Cause he wants you
Don't let him get you
He's howling, he's growling
The Werewolf can smell your blood
He'll bite you, he'll taste you
The Werewolf is coming to get you
[Solo]
Get your gun and shoot him down
With a silver bullet he'll hit the ground
It's the only way
Don't be afraid
In a pool of blood he lies
As the Werewolf slowly dies
Now he's dying
He's dying
He's howling, he's growling
The Werewolf can smell your blood
He'll bite you, he'll taste you
The Werewolf is coming to get you