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The Wolf Man

Seen it?

1941 | 70 min | Horror, Drama

Saturday Special

Why it’s a Saturday Special

It earned strong reviews (91% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it's still drawing plenty of interest. A strong pick for the weekend.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for horror fans. If you loved Dracula, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Scary.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 10 min.
What might put you off
  • Made in 1941: an older pace and style.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

After his brother's death, Larry Talbot returns home to his father and the family estate. Events soon take a turn for the worse when Larry is bitten by a werewolf.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    91% on Rotten Tomatoes, 72 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.0 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerSolid

    Streaming release that reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactStrong

    About 126K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by George Waggner

  • Lon Chaney Jr.Larry Talbot / The Wolf Man
  • Claude RainsSir John Talbot
  • Ralph BellamyColonel Montford
  • Warren WilliamDr. Lloyd
  • Patric KnowlesFrank Andrews
  • Bela LugosiBela
  • Maria OuspenskayaMaleva
  • Evelyn AnkersGwen Conliffe
  • Fay HelmJenny Williams
  • J.M. KerriganCharles Conliffe