Night Time (Sieben Monde)

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Thomas Kromer has writing in his blood. His father was once a promising writer...until he went mad and could no longer tell reality from his nightmares. Now, just when his career may be taking off, Thomas is haunted by a series of murders...apparently being carried out by a wolf. His immersion in the mythology of lycanthropy deepens his fear that the animal bite he received one dark night...under a full moon...may have infected his blood and turned him into a completely different sort of creature--a werewolf. While unquestionably falling into the horror genre, Night Time is filled with elements that make it more than just another werewolf movie. The characters are familiar--the brooding young writer; the beautiful young woman; the creepy neighbor; the cynical, but persistent, police investigator; and so on. But they are given shadings and depth that turn out to be more than we first expect. The metaphors and symbolism, as well as the surprising climax, are all handled with intelligence and skill. And be sure to brush up on your Brothers Grimm before you check out this one. A good scare with enough meat to sink your teeth into. --Ken Karn