The Wolf Man
Directed by George Waggner
Lon Chaney, Jr. is the original Wolf Man, forever cursed to roam the countryside as a werewolf. The atmospheric direction and moody soundtrack make THE WOLF MAN as frightening today as it was when it was released. This chilling film introduces another iconic character into the pantheon of classic horror film monsters and villains.
Lon Chaney Jr. stars in this horror masterpiece— featuring elaborate settings and a chilling score— about a man who is attacked by a werewolf and then becomes one himself at each full moon.
Cast: Lon Chaney Jr, Bela Lugosi, Evelyn Ankers, Maria Ouspenskaya, Claude Rains, Patric Knowles
Member Reviews
It's a classic for sure. There are some cringe components for today's world though (no apparently doesn't mean no when a man wants to take you out). The story is fairly basic.
A classic for a reason! Additionally, there is the all-star cast including: Lon Chaney Jr. , Claude Raines, Bela Lugosi, & Ralph Bellamy, to name a few.
Nice to finally see the movie that inspired many.
Classic. The obvious metaphor of not being able to control our animal side, or else our control our more primitive urges. It's no coincidence that the wolfman is "on the hunt" for the engaged female or that he "doesn't have a mind for theory" but has always been "good with tools". And Lugosi is absolutely brilliant in his small part. It's entirely about self destruction brought on by the inability to control desire and rage. Our sympathy for the wolfman is the proof of how much we see ourselves in that struggle, how close we all are to loosing control given the right circumstances. It's a reminder that humans are indeed animals.
A legit classic