Review of Frankenstein Meets the Wolf Man (1943) by John H — 29 Jan 2009
The concept is an interesting one. Two monsters, not inherently evil, throw down for this classic Universal monster film. I love this movie. Lon Chaney Jr. is great as Lawrence Talbot. I wish I could say the same for Boris Karloff, but he wasn't in this movie.
No, instead Bela Lugosi (Dracula) plays the monster. He does well, but never has the same onscreen presence that Karloff had. I always enjoyed the fact that Lugosi, Chaney, and Karloff juggled their respective roles.
At any rate, the set design is good, and the plot couldn't be better. Seeking freedom from his lycanthropy, Talbot searches for Dr. Frankenstein and uncovers his monster umongst the ruins from The Ghost of Frankenstein.
A young doctor wanting to help takes it upon himself to rid the world of both monsters. A fine example of classic horror.
This review of Frankenstein Meets the Wolf Man (1943) was written by John H on 29 Jan 2009.
Frankenstein Meets the Wolf Man has generally received mixed reviews.
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