The Teenage Werewolf (1959) 

*** (out of 4)

Here's another amateur film from director Donald F. Glut. This one here has a boy turning into a werewolf and going after a few people. Obviously if you're watching this movie then you already know who Glut is and I'm sure you're either enjoying going through these short films or you're new to his work and really having a good time seeing a young person bring their visions to film. You really can't take or judge these films too seriously and this one here is certainly worth watching. I say that because the transformation scene was actually handled quite nicely here and especially when you consider there was zero budget and Glut had to use him imagination. Again, don't expect the transformation work of Rick Baker but just sit back and have a good time.

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