A stranded boat is found by Dr. Charles Girard (Francis Lederer) which has the unconscious American man William Fitzgerald (Richard Derr). Soon after his recovery Fitzgerald is now the guest of the Doctor and his wife Frances (Greta Thyssen) which he gets a growing interest in. The Doctor is working on transforming a panther into a human-like creature in this very 50s-styled story. Of course things go awry and the beast is killing people.
This horror film that was filmed in the Philippines is I think well directed by Gerardo de Leon and acted by the three main leads. Ended up seeing I believe a remastered version on Prime and it has some beautiful clarity. But, it has some problems such as the build-up to the film is quite slow and talky. In addition the effects just aren't up to the level they need to be. The third act works the best, but does not make up for earlier shortcomings with the film.
Do love the warning at the beginning of the film though when you are told to close your eyes when you hear a bell ring. You can then reopen them after the second bell rings due to graphic content. Followed by four sequels.
This horror film that was filmed in the Philippines is I think well directed by Gerardo de Leon and acted by the three main leads. Ended up seeing I believe a remastered version on Prime and it has some beautiful clarity. But, it has some problems such as the build-up to the film is quite slow and talky. In addition the effects just aren't up to the level they need to be. The third act works the best, but does not make up for earlier shortcomings with the film.
Do love the warning at the beginning of the film though when you are told to close your eyes when you hear a bell ring. You can then reopen them after the second bell rings due to graphic content. Followed by four sequels.