The Wolf Man (1941)

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Maria Ouspenskaya - Movies I've Viewed (12 person items)

" Lon Chaney Jr. and ..."

My Favorite Films of the 1940s (10 movies items)

" "Even a man who is pure in heart and says his prayers by night, may become a wolf when the wolfbane blooms and the autumn moon is bright." Directed by George Waggner Written by Curt Siodmak Music by Charles Previn, Hans J. Salter and Frank Skinner Cinematography by Joseph A. Valentine Editing by Ted J. Kent"

The Losers Club (83 movies items)

"February 11, 2023 RB"

Still effective after all these years

“I remember first seeing The Wolf Man when I was 8 11 years ago, and being quite unnerved. Now it doesn't as much, but the atmosphere is still there and I can also appreciate the film for its other successful components. The film may look dated compared to what's going on today with technology to some, but I personally think for its time The Wolf Man is well made and when I watch it today I think the production values have their charm. The sets and costumes are highly atmospheric, and the make up is exceptional. The music is also chilling, the direction is fine, the script is intelligent and literate and the plot captivates. The performances are excellent too, Maria Ouspenskaya and Bela Lugosi are great, Claude Rains is superb and Lon Chaney Jnr gives a very sympathetic and believable perfo” read more

Watched in 2021 (228 movies items)

"3.5"

Universal Horror / Sci-Fi Movies (1931-1960) (75 movies items)

"Larry Talbot (Lon Chaney Jr.) returns to his ancestral home aft the death of his brother and try to reconcile with his estranged father. One night Larry kills a creature to rescue his girlfriend's friend from the creature's attack but is bitten in the process. A gypsy fortuneteller reveals to Larry that he will transform into a wolf since he who is bitten by a werewolf and lives will turn into one himself."

October 2020 Horrorfest (50 movies items)

"Re-watch - Oct. 30th The Wolf Man was the last of the Universal monsters films I felt we needed to watch this month, so I made sure we got it in on Friday night. (The Mummy is so slowly paced I can barely hang with it, so I figured the kiddo wouldn't be able to sit through it.) Of all the Universal films we watched this month I think she enjoyed this one the most as she was more invested in it. She even recognized Lon Chaney Jr. when he first showed up, and I had to remind her he was in Abbott "