The Wolf Man (1941)

“The Wolf Man” is the classic tale from Universal Studios about a man who returns to his homeland only to fall under the curse of a werewolf after being bit by one, turning into one himself and killing indiscriminately. The story is kept simple and straight forward, the actors are perfect for their roles, and it’s interesting to see how creepy guys pickup lines were back then.  Because this movie was filmed in 1941, the violence is brief and utterly tame compared to today’s standards. In fact, the most violent scene in the film is the death of the Wolf Man which during a prolonged beating from a cane. The make-up effects were impressive for the time and the film quality is amazing. Overall, this classic holds up and remains one of the great monster movies of the black and white era.