The Werewolf Blu-ray Screenshots (Patreon)

(Note: Arrow only sent this disc from the Sam Katzman Collection. Dunno if they'll the others, but I'm hopeful)

Video

Arrow isn't using the most recent or highest resolution of masters for this Blu-ray. The heavier, chunkier grain structure gives it away, likely the same materials used for the DVD Sam Katzman Collection; the end result is similar. Still, it's improved, showing better clarity thanks to greater compression and passable fidelity. Some flicker, dirt, and scratches pop up on occasion. It's wobbly at times too.

Awesome gray scale certainly benefits this presentation. Not always as certain scenes/shots tend to lose their dense black levels. Mostly the varied contrast brings stellar, thick shadows where needed (all the way to pure black) and a pleasing, perky contrast. Varied gray tones show obvious care in rendering these images.

Consistent sharpness drives enough detail onto the screen, if nothing particularly striking in an era where fresh 4K masters make everything look new. Facial definition wanders shot-to-shot, sometimes visible in the mid-range, often not.

Audio

Average vintage mono leaves a scratchy, roughened quality to the audio. Dialog is all audible, just with an aged tinge that's preserved from the source by this PCM option.

The moderate score doesn't add any stress. It's fine, barely distorted by time.