I was very let down by this movie. It should have been better, but didn't really add up to much....especially the first 2/3. Lots of talk and indifferent scenes at first. So little motivation or overall explanation for the town and characters' actions as well, so that most of the early plot isn't making a lot of sense. Even the first, establishing killing, isn't clear enough to give an idea of the monster. Unfortunately so, since it could have been better if the WHO and WHAT of the town's ongoing horror was strongly set from the start. AND, the elements are there to work with: newly arrived outsiders, fearful locals, doomsday crazyman, sinister foreigner, beautiful kept daughter, mysterious fatherly doctor.
Very nice post-bite makeup effects, though, seen on victim(s). Excellent sets. Weak dialogue, other than Crazy Peter....he was memorable.
Definitely a let down when compared to other Hammer films. Not up to snuff, and almost looks like an early, flailing effort before the studio had sharpened its approach.....but, based on date, it had released other stronger titles already. Not recommended.
Very nice post-bite makeup effects, though, seen on victim(s). Excellent sets. Weak dialogue, other than Crazy Peter....he was memorable.
Definitely a let down when compared to other Hammer films. Not up to snuff, and almost looks like an early, flailing effort before the studio had sharpened its approach.....but, based on date, it had released other stronger titles already. Not recommended.