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Arnie: 本片与环球影业之前的狼人电影系列几乎没有关联，存在严重的欺骗性宣传，电影中几乎没有狼人元素，制作粗糙，时长只有61分钟。June Lockhart的表演虽然不错，但无法弥补电影本身的缺陷。 Stuart: 本片是一部仓促制作的B级片，拍摄时间仅为12天，剧情薄弱，缺乏逻辑性，凶手动机不明确。电影中缺乏必要的开场镜头，例如凶杀案的场景，以及狼人变身的情节。 Jacob: 电影中缺乏狼人变身的特效，剧情混乱，缺乏逻辑性，凶手动机不明确。电影试图误导观众，让观众误以为Carol是凶手，但实际上凶手是Martha。电影中的一些场景，例如Martha从楼梯上摔下来，以及Hannah揭露Martha的罪行，都比较有趣。 Arnie: 电影中缺乏狼人元素，剧情薄弱，存在欺骗性宣传。电影中Phyllis和Barry的感情出现问题，Martha为了霸占Allenby宅邸而杀害他人，她的动机不明确。警犬的行为暗示着可能存在狼人，但电影并没有给出合理的解释。 Stuart: 电影中缺乏必要的开场镜头，例如凶杀案的场景，以及狼人变身的情节。电影中警探的死亡场景缺乏紧张感，警探下令对公园里的可疑人员开枪的场景也比较荒谬。电影中存在精神控制的情节，Phyllis可能被下药了。 Jacob: 电影中凶手一直隐藏在黑暗中，并未露出真面目。电影试图误导观众，让观众误以为Carol是凶手，但实际上凶手是Martha。电影中缺乏狼人变身的情节，特效不足。电影的时长过长，并且存在许多重复的场景。

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Why was 'She-Wolf of London' originally titled 'The Curse of the Allen Bees'?

The film was initially conceived with a different title, 'The Curse of the Allen Bees,' but was changed to 'She-Wolf of London' during post-production to capitalize on the werewolf theme Universal had previously used successfully.

How long did it take to film 'She-Wolf of London'?

The film was shot in just 12 days, with the director, Jean Yarbrough, stretching the original nine-day schedule to complete the 61-minute runtime.

Why did Universal Studios include 'She-Wolf of London' in their Wolfman 5-Disc series?

Universal included 'She-Wolf of London' in the series despite its lack of direct connection to the werewolf franchise, likely as a way to fill out the collection with a horror film from their catalog.

What was the main criticism of 'She-Wolf of London' from the podcast hosts?

The primary criticism was the bait-and-switch tactic of advertising a werewolf film without delivering any actual werewolf content, leaving the audience disappointed.

Who was the director of 'She-Wolf of London', and what was his background?

The film was directed by Jean Yarbrough, a prolific director known for making B-movies, particularly comedies like those featuring Abbott and Costello and the Bowery Boys.

What was the runtime of 'She-Wolf of London'?

The film has a runtime of 61 minutes, which the hosts noted was unusually short for a movie, even by 1940s standards.

What was the twist in 'She-Wolf of London'?

The twist revealed that the aunt, Martha, was the real murderer, not the she-wolf, and she had been framing her niece, Phyllis, to maintain her lifestyle in the Allenby mansion.

Why did the hosts compare 'She-Wolf of London' to 'Troll 2'?

The hosts compared 'She-Wolf of London' to 'Troll 2' because both films promised a specific monster (werewolf/trolls) but failed to deliver it, resulting in a disappointing experience for the audience.

What was the significance of the Allenby curse in 'She-Wolf of London'?

The Allenby curse was a plot device used to create tension, but it was never fully explained or connected to any previous werewolf lore, making it feel like an arbitrary addition to the story.

How did the hosts feel about the lack of werewolf content in 'She-Wolf of London'?

The hosts were highly critical of the lack of werewolf content, stating that the film failed to deliver on its promise of a werewolf movie, which was the main draw for fans of the genre.

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June Lockhart begs for her family curse not to be true after dogs, acting like her future co-star Lassie, sniff out her secret identity as the She-Wolf of London. Could the wholesome TV actress really be following in the footsteps of 1935 British werewolf Henry Hull and sneaking out to slash throats in the neighboring park? Or is director Jean Yarbrough gaslighting the audience by teasing a Universal Monster that never emerges from the fog? No need to call Scotland Yard. Arnie, Jakob, and Stuart are on the case to find the screen’s first Wolf Woman. Listen Now!