The Mad Monster

Our Take

The Mad Monster (1942) - George Zucco is the patron saint of the deranged laboratory, here injecting a poor farmhand with wolf blood just to settle a petty grudge against his colleagues. It’s a jagged, primitive take on the werewolf myth, featuring a transformation that relies on pure atmosphere rather than fancy effects. This is a grimy, poverty-row riot that reminds us that the real monsters aren't the ones with fur, but the ones wearing white coats and carrying syringes. Pure, unadulterated drive-in madness.

Released
5/15/1942
Runtime
1h 17min
Director
Genre
Language
English
Status
Released