The Attack of the Indian Werewolf (2010) | Merits of Sin | Region-Free (DVD)

Title: Attack of the Indian Werewolf (2010)

Genre: Comedy, Horror

Plot Synopsis:
Brandon, a timid electronics store clerk, encounters the mystical jadoo bean and transforms into a vicious werewolf-like creature. As his involuntary metamorphoses wreak havoc across Durban, his childhood sweetheart and loyal best friend must race to reverse the curse before the chaos consumes them all.

Cast and Crew

• Director: Masood Boomgaard

• Writers: Masood Boomgaard

• Cast:

  • Neville Pillay as Brandon / Werewolf / Bumbling Policeman

  • Kajal Maharaj as Samantha

  • Sanjeev Singh as Kuben

  • Avashnee Vandiar as Candice

  • A.K. Khan as Brandon’s Boss

Reviews from Letterboxd:

1. Kishan Baijnath – ★★★★
   “This truly is a one of a kind triumph of local filmmaking. It’s so ridiculously funny and playful. Never taking itself too seriously, but always putting in the highest effort to be a joyful comedy. Great stuff.”

2. Mikhail – ★★★
   “Why did I laugh. Am I broken.”

3. Michael Downey – ★
   “Terrible.”

Meta Description:
A South African horror-comedy about a meek store clerk turned monstrous by a mystical bean, Attack of the Indian Werewolf (2010) delivers chaotic transformations, cultural satire, and local filmmaking charm.