Curse of the Queerwolf

Plot

Larry meets someone he believes to be a woman, but is actually a transvestite, who turns him into a "queerwolf" by biting him on the buttocks. He transforms into a transvestite at night when there is a full moon. People hunting the werewolf discover the transvestite at Larry's apartment, and they also warn him about a curse. A gypsy offers to help him, but Larry refuses until the first full moon that he experiences. The only way for him to combat the transformation is to look at a medallion with a picture of John Wayne.

Cast

Production

The film was produced in Santa Barbara with 8mm film, which is the type of film that was used by many very low-budget directors in the late 1980s.

The queerwolf first made an appearance in the director's film A Polish Vampire in Burbank, but it was not in the film for long. Stereotypes of homosexuals are parodied, along with horror conventions.

Reception

Author David Bleiler wrote in his book TLA Video & DVD Guide 2005, "But while offensive to some, it is more harmless camp than incendiary hatred". A Rovi review said, "Tasteless and raunchy, the film will offend many, but those looking for a sick, offbeat comedy will enjoy Pirro's irreverence.

Adam Tyner, writing for DVD Talk, said, "Anyway, even though I do see Curse of the Queerwolf as superior in a number of ways, for whatever reason, I didn't find it particularly funny. That's not to say there aren't funny parts".

Home media

The film had a VHS release in 1994, distributed by Artemis Entertainment. It had a 2003 DVD release with two special features, the documentary Completely From Behind and a commentary. The DVD was distributed by MTI Home Video.