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The Wolf Man

  • 1941
  • Approved
  • 1h 10m
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
32K
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Lon Chaney Jr. and Evelyn Ankers in The Wolf Man (1941)
Body HorrorMonster HorrorSupernatural HorrorTragic RomanceWerewolf HorrorHorrorMysteryRomance

Upon his return to his father's estate, aristocrat Larry Talbot meets a beautiful woman, attends a mystical carnival and uncovers a horrifying curse.Upon his return to his father's estate, aristocrat Larry Talbot meets a beautiful woman, attends a mystical carnival and uncovers a horrifying curse.Upon his return to his father's estate, aristocrat Larry Talbot meets a beautiful woman, attends a mystical carnival and uncovers a horrifying curse.

  • Director
    • George Waggner
  • Writer
    • Curt Siodmak
  • Stars
    • Claude Rains
    • Warren William
    • Ralph Bellamy
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    • IMDb RATING
    7.2/10
    32K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • George Waggner
    • Writer
      • Curt Siodmak
    • Stars
      • Claude Rains
      • Warren William
      • Ralph Bellamy
    • 261User reviews
    • 128Critic reviews
    • 72Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 3 nominations

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    Claude Rains
    Claude Rains
    • Sir John Talbot
    Warren William
    Warren William
    • Dr. Lloyd
    Ralph Bellamy
    Ralph Bellamy
    • Colonel Montford
    Patric Knowles
    Patric Knowles
    • Frank Andrews
    Bela Lugosi
    Bela Lugosi
    • Bela
    Maria Ouspenskaya
    Maria Ouspenskaya
    • Maleva
    Evelyn Ankers
    Evelyn Ankers
    • Gwen Conliffe
    J.M. Kerrigan
    J.M. Kerrigan
    • Charles Conliffe
    Fay Helm
    Fay Helm
    • Jenny
    Forrester Harvey
    Forrester Harvey
    • Twiddle
    Lon Chaney Jr.
    Lon Chaney Jr.
    • The Wolf Man
    • (as Lon Chaney)
    Jessie Arnold
    Jessie Arnold
    • Gypsy Woman
    • (uncredited)
    Gertrude Astor
    Gertrude Astor
    • Townswoman
    • (uncredited)
    Caroline Frances Cooke
    Caroline Frances Cooke
    • Townswoman
    • (uncredited)
    Harry Cording
    Harry Cording
    • Wykes
    • (uncredited)
    Margaret Fealy
    Margaret Fealy
    • Townswoman
    • (uncredited)
    Gibson Gowland
    Gibson Gowland
    • Villager
    • (uncredited)
    Mercedes Hill
    • Girl
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • George Waggner
    • Writer
      • Curt Siodmak
    • All cast & crew
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    • Trivia
      In Curt Siodmak's original script for the film, whether or not Lawrence Talbot really underwent a physical transformation to a werewolf or if the transformation simply occurred in his mind was left ambiguous. The Wolf Man was never to appear onscreen. Ultimately, the studio determined that Talbot's literal transformation into a werewolf would be more appealing to the audience and, thus, more profitable. The script was revised accordingly. The remake of the film starring Benicio Del Toro leaned into this idea, having its version of Lawrence Talbot be admitted to an asylum for "delusions" of lycanthropy.
    • Goofs
      Bela the Gypsy transforms into an actual wolf, not a wolf/man. When his body is discovered, his feet are bare but he is wearing a shirt and trousers. The wolf killed by Larry Talbot was not wearing any clothing.
    • Quotes

      Jenny Williams: 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.

      Larry Talbot: [after hearing it twice already] You know that one too, eh?

    • Connections
      Edited into The Wolfman (1966)

    User reviews261

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    The Tragic Monster

    The Wolf Man is a film about a man bitten by a werewolf condemned to live the life of his antagonist. Lon Chaney Jr. does an awfully good job transcending the traditional monster out to get everyone with a humane, sympathetic portrait of the titular lycanthrope. This is Universal Studios at its best with a good old-fashioned horror yarn, excellent acting, particularly by supporting cast members Claude Rains, Evelyn Ankers, Bela Lugosi, and the outstanding Maria Ouspenskaya as the old and wise gypsy woman, wonderful sets complete with swirling fog, and special effects that were new and fresh in 1941. This film is fast-paced and deserves its rank as one of the great Universal horror classics.
    • BaronBl00d
    • Oct 4, 1999
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    • Release date
      • December 12, 1941 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • El hombre lobo
    • Filming locations
      • Court of Miracles, Backlot, Universal Studios - 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, California, USA(Werewolf 's loud howl awakens local villagers after grave digger is killed)
    • Production company
      • Universal Pictures
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $180,000 (estimated)
    • Gross worldwide
      • $420
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    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 10 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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