Review of The Wolf Man (1941) by Dann M — 02 Nov 2014
The Lon Chaney, Jr. classic Universal Monster Movie The Wolf Man is a provocative tale of a man's struggle against fate. While courting a young shopkeeper Larry Talbot is attacked by a werewolf, and is told by gypsies that he has taken on the werewolf curse and will become a killer.
Co-starring Claude Rains and Bela Lugosi, the film has a strong cast. But the script is weak, and does a poor job of showing Talbot's struggle to come to terms with his affliction. And, Chaney too has difficulty bringing depth to the Talbot character.
Still, the make-up effects are quite good, and the score is able to create an impressive atmosphere mood. While it has some flaws, at its core The Wolf Man is a compelling and frightful film.
This review of The Wolf Man (1941) was written by Dann M on 02 Nov 2014.
The Wolf Man has generally received positive reviews.
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