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:
: In a climactic satirical moment, Whittier eventually bites the President himself. The Werewolf of Washington
: Whittier grows fur and fangs, wreaking havoc on unsuspecting victims. As Whittier struggles with his transformation, he begins
: Released during the Watergate era, the film was a "scathing sendup" of the corruption and paranoia of the Nixon administration. As Whittier struggles with his transformation
: A subplot involves a scientist operating a secret monster-making lab inside a White House bathroom. Production & Legacy