![]() ![]() Meanwhile, the second suit was a marginal improvement, even though it bordered on looking like Bigfoot. The original werewolf suit had little articulation of the jaw, the snout was oversized, and the legs stood out because they were hardly hairy. And considering the shabby effects and costumes they had to work with, it’s no surprise they wanted to keep Randi’s inner beast off the screen as much as possible. The meager budget undoubtedly played a large part in why there were so few werewolf appearances. On the contrary, it’s rare for her to become hirsute, fanged, and feral. With a title like She-Wolf of London, the audience expects to see Randi turn into a werewolf every episode. And in “Eclipse,” a bizarre lunar eclipse inhibited the wolf inside, although not without dire consequences. In the episode “Voodoo Child,” a one-off villain used a crude effigy to force Randi to change. Later on, it’s revealed that her transformation could be triggered by more than just the moon magic induced as well as suppressed it. Other werewolves turn with every full moon, whereas Randi apparently changed only during the fullest of full moons. The fact is, not a lot is known about Randi’s curse. Some lycanthropes bear the mark of the beast on their palm, a few have unibrows, and others are vulnerable to silver and wolfsbane. No two werewolf stories have the same mythology. Lucky for her, too, because Professor Matheson was an expert on the occult and paranormal. Soon enough, Randi succumbed to her preternatural problem, and her only confidant was Ian. Local lore would suggest it was a big phantom cat, but everyone at home already knew the answer to this supposed mystery. When doing research out in the moors, Randi was attacked by a vicious beast of some kind. The show couldn’t make up its mind about whether or not Randi and Ian’s romance was happening at first, but the thing that kept them apart for so long was Randi’s supernatural affliction. Flirting and jealousy happened on and off before fading almost entirely prior to the story’s ultimate change of scenery. Ian explained it means “erotically charged” there, and Randi translated that as “horny” - there was a notable change in the pair’s dynamic. However, after pointing out the colloquial definition of Randi’s first name in the U.K. Ian Matheson ( Neil Dickson ), whose family was hosting Randi during her indefinite stay, reciprocated the attraction. Upon sitting down in her mythology course, bright-eyed Randi was smitten with her handsome and slightly older professor. ![]() There is practically no sex going on in She-Wolf of London, yet that didn’t stop the sexual tension at the show’s start. For the most part, though, Randi spent her time at a bed and breakfast when she wasn’t in class. ![]() From old universities to gothic churches to country cottages, the English locations enhanced the mood and atmosphere of every “London” story. And as a result, the show ended up looking expensive in spite of a low budget. Not necessarily in London, but the average American probably can’t tell the difference. Co-produced and financed by the now-dissolved HTV, the series was shot overseas for the first fourteen episodes. What makes She-Wolf of London so special early on is its titular setting. ![]() Those wishing for bawdier entertainment were only disappointed as the story was quite chaste, minus some scanty and comical nudity. Yet the only scandalous element found in the pilot are some British chaps’ bare bottoms as they gawked at the series’ naked (but covered) protagonist, an American grad student named Randi Wallace (played by Kate Hodge ). The show was made for cable, so naturally there were certain expectations. In its review, The Los Angeles Times called She-Wolf of London “too plodding and sexless” for either kids or adults. And indeed it was, although not everyone was receptive to the final product. Rather than being a remake of the classic 1946 film, this new take aimed to be totally different. and They Came From Outer Space - She-Wolf of London was an experiment from start to finish. Created by Universal Television and MCA Television Entertainment as part of the original syndicated programming for Hollywood Premiere Network - the only other original shows produced were Shades of L.A. This 1990 series was also ahead of the pack of other supernatural dramas that blended horror, humor, and romance. While 1987’s Werewolf beat it to the punch by a few years, She-Wolf of London is still an important pioneer in lycan storytelling on television. ![]()
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