The Werewolf of Washington is a 1973 horror satire that parodies the Nixon administration and the Watergate scandal through the lens of a classic monster movie.
: Whittier grows fur and fangs, wreaking havoc on unsuspecting victims. The Werewolf of Washington
As Whittier struggles with his transformation, he begins a series of killings in the capital. The film leans heavily into political satire, mirroring the "cutthroat ruthlessness" of politics with Whittier's animalistic urges. Key plot points include: The Werewolf of Washington is a 1973 horror
: Milton Moses Ginsberg wrote, directed, and edited the film. The film leans heavily into political satire, mirroring
: In a climactic satirical moment, Whittier eventually bites the President himself.
: Released during the Watergate era, the film was a "scathing sendup" of the corruption and paranoia of the Nixon administration.
: A subplot involves a scientist operating a secret monster-making lab inside a White House bathroom. Production & Legacy