Wolf Man Movies: Classic Timeline
The original Larry Talbot saga of Wolf Man follows Lon Chaney Jr.'s haunting portrayal of a man cursed to become a werewolf. Across five films, Larry desperately seeks either death or a cure for his affliction, encountering other Universal Monsters along the way.
The series showcases his character arc from victim to undead creature to occasional hero, with House of Dracula notably granting him a cure before Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein brings him back for one final adventure. While the later films feature Frankenstein's Monster, Dracula, and comedy elements, Larry Talbot remains the sympathetic heart of this interconnected narrative.
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The Wolf Man
When Larry Talbot returns to his family estate after his brother's death, he becomes cursed with lycanthropy after being bitten by a werewolf.
Frankenstein Meets the Wolf Man
When grave robbers awaken the Wolf Man, he seeks out Dr. Frankenstein hoping to find a cure for his lycanthropic curse. Instead, he discovers that the doctor has died, but his infamous monster still lives.
House of Frankenstein
A mad scientist escapes from prison and takes control of a traveling horror show, where he resurrects classic monsters including Dracula, Frankenstein's Monster, and the Wolf Man.
House of Dracula
A scientist attempting to cure supernatural afflictions seeks to help both the Wolf Man and Count Dracula, but becomes dangerously corrupted in the process. This classic Universal monster movie brings together multiple iconic creatures in one final confrontation.
Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet Frankenstein
Classic comedy duo Bud Abbott and Lou Costello encounter Universal's famous monsters Dracula, Frankenstein's monster, and the Wolf Man in this beloved horror-comedy mashup.
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