SCREAM OF THE WOLF is one of many horror-themed TV movies produced and directed by DARK SHADOWS creator Dan Curtis during the 1970s. This one's based on a short story by David Case (who I really rate, incidentally) and a teleplay by the legendary Richard Matheson. The story is rather slight, with an ex-hunter on the trail of wolf killings which might just be the work of a werewolf, and mainly it's a battle of wits between two diverse personalities.
Peter Graves is the dependable hero, a bit bland compared to the dark and brooding Clint Walker character, inevitably named Byron. Walker is the best thing in this and perfectly case as the urbane suspect. Despite a few atmospheric killings and the like, this is generally a mystery rather than a horror flick. It's a slow-burner that gradually builds to an outcome both expected and unexpected, a film with a short running time that doesn't outstay its welcome.
Peter Graves is the dependable hero, a bit bland compared to the dark and brooding Clint Walker character, inevitably named Byron. Walker is the best thing in this and perfectly case as the urbane suspect. Despite a few atmospheric killings and the like, this is generally a mystery rather than a horror flick. It's a slow-burner that gradually builds to an outcome both expected and unexpected, a film with a short running time that doesn't outstay its welcome.