Barbara Lass, born in Poland, made her mark in the cult cinema landscape with her role in Werewolf in a Girls' Dormitory (1961). After gaining prominence in her homeland, she ventured to the West, where her career flourished. Known for her captivating performances, Lass brings a distinctive flair to the film, embodying the era's blend of horror and camp. Her journey from ballet to acting reflects the vibrant artistic spirit of the 1960s, making her a notable figure in the genre.
Werewolf in a Girls' Dormitory
The new science teacher Dr. Julian Olcott with a mysterious past arrives in an institutional boarding school for troublemaker girls. Along the night, the intern Mary Smith, who is blackmailing another teacher, Sir Alfred Whiteman with some love letters, is slaughtered by a werewolf. The detective in charge of the investigation attributes the crime to a wolf, while her mate Priscilla believes she was killed by Sir Alfred. On the next days, other deaths happen in the school, reducing the list of suspects.