Thursday, September 20, 2012

Sci-Fi History: The Wolfman (1941)


The 1941 version of The Wolfman had a dramatic impact on the werewolf genre. Lon Chaney Jr. stars as Lawrence Talbot, who was bitten by a werewolf, and cursed. When the moon is full, Talbot becomes a werewolf and eventually develops into a tortured soul. Chaney’s portrayal was so popular, it spawned many sequels.  Many actors, writers, and directors were inspired by the film.

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