''The Wolfman'' (1943)

By Crusader1307

The Screen version of ''The Wolfman'', (which was originally part of Universal Studios Classic Monster series), was first seen in 1943. Starring the Son of Screen Movie Monster make-up great Lon Cheney (Lon Cheney Jr.), The Wolfman borrowed from the many legends and myths regarding Lycanthropy. The so-called condition involves a human who can turn into a man-wolf creature. According to mythos (and the Movie, of course), a victim is attacked and bitten by an existing Wolfman. Several days later, at the rising of the full Moon, the victim will become a Wolfman as well. Prowling the night for victims, The Wolfman will kill and rend his prey to bits. With the rising of The Sun, our beast will revert back into his human form (only to change back at the next rising). Only able to be released from this curse by a silver bullet m(fired through the heart) -  will the curse be lifted (with the death of the afflicted, of course).The Wolfman (and some Wolfwomen of course), have graced the Screen consistently since. Many Actors have portrayed this creature. Although the legend and genesis of the Screen creature has changed and been added to, many successful franchises have been advanced to today's Screen. Special effect Make-Up has also changed greatly (now enhancing the famous transformation scenes critial to most versions). The Wolfman has also been coupled with other Famous Monsters as a natural adversary (Dracula, Frankenstein, etc.) Even comedy has been fodder for our Wolfman. Still, no comedy can match the fear of a dark sky with a full Moon and the inevitable howl of The Wolfman!