The Wolf Man

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Entertainment Film & Movies "The Wolf Man" is a classic horror film released in 1941 directed by George Waggner and produced by Universal Pictures. It is one of the iconic films in the Universal Monsters series and is notable for its portrayal of a tragic werewolf character. The film stars Lon Chaney Jr. as Larry Talbot who returns to his ancestral home in Wales after the death of his brother. During an encounter with a wolf-like creature Talbot is bitten and becomes a werewolf. As a result he transforms into a wolf-like creature during the full moon uncontrollably attacking and killing people. "The Wolf Man" is significant for introducing several elements to the werewolf lore that have become staples in popular culture including the vulnerability to silver and the transformation during a full moon. Lon Chaney Jr.'s performance as the tormented Larry Talbot is widely praised and the movie has become a classic in the horror genre. The film is part of the Universal Monsters legacy which includes other iconic characters like Dracula

"The Wolf Man" is a classic horror film released in 1941, directed by George Waggner and produced by Universal Pictures. It is one of the iconic films in the Universal Monsters series and is notable for its portrayal of a tragic werewolf character.

The film stars Lon Chaney Jr. as Larry Talbot, who returns to his ancestral home in Wales after the death of his brother. During an encounter with a wolf-like creature, Talbot is bitten and becomes a werewolf. As a result, he transforms into a wolf-like creature during the full moon, uncontrollably attacking and killing people.

"The Wolf Man" is significant for introducing several elements to the werewolf lore that have become staples in popular culture, including the vulnerability to silver and the transformation during a full moon. Lon Chaney Jr.'s performance as the tormented Larry Talbot is widely praised, and the movie has become a classic in the horror genre.

The film is part of the Universal Monsters legacy, which includes other iconic characters like Dracula, Frankenstein's Monster, and The Mummy.

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