The Wolf Man: Curse of the Full Moon
George Waggner's 1941 lycanthrope tale featuring Lon Chaney Jr. created the definitive werewolf mythology that persists in popular culture today.
The Wolf Man established the werewolf mythology that became standard: the full moon transformation, silver bullets, and the pentagram mark. Lon Chaney Jr. brought tremendous sympathy to Larry Talbot.
Tragic Hero
Unlike other Universal monsters, the Wolf Man was purely a victim. Chaney's performance emphasized the horror of losing control and becoming a beast against one's will.
Transformation Effects
Jack Pierce's transformation makeup, filmed in stop-motion with Chaney holding painful positions, created one of the most memorable effects sequences in classic horror.
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