Frankenstein meets the wolf man 1943 leave a reply. Hollywoods bestknown monsters collide in one of the great classic horror films of the 1940s. Frankenstein meets the wolf man is a 1943 american horror film produced by universal studios starring lon chaney, jr. Frankenstein meets the wolfman 1943 region 2 dvd 2011. In the wolf man talbot is an engineer and even boasts of being mechanically inclined. Frankenstein meets the wolfman 1943 d grace lon chaney. When talbot changes to the wolf man, the two creatures do battle. Buy frankenstein meets the wolf man microsoft store. From the very opening scene in a graveyard to the final battle between two of universals most famous monsters, frankenstein meets the wolf man delivers the goods. This film, therefore, is both the fifth in the series of films based upon mary shelleys 1818 book frankenstein. Frankenstein meets the wolf man deleted scenes classic.
Feb 09, 2010 larry talbot chips frankenstein s monster out of a block of ice. The sets are impressive, lit in authentic film noir style from graveyard to castle, with a cheerfully lit celebration scene in the village square providing the only lighter moments. Having the monster played by lugosi was deemed appropriate because lugosis memorable ygor character had just had his brain transplanted into the monsters stapled cranium at the end of ghost of. Frankenstein meets the wolf man is the second of six times lon chaney, jr. Frankenstein meets the wolf man is a horror film starring lon chaney jr. Frankenstein meets the wolf man 1943 rotten tomatoes. Frankenstein meets the wolfman the darkland chronicles. Without this key scene, frankenstein meets the wolf man is a perplexing film at times. But the frankenstein wolf man fight does come, and doesnt disappoint. As opposed to some of the later universal monster movies, frankenstein meets the wolf man is still fun. When talbot changes to the wolf man, the two creatures battle each other.
After being awakened, larry talbot chips frankensteins monster out of a block of ice. Frankenstein meets the wolf manhouse of frankenstein. Much to siodmaks surprise, rather than seeing the joke, waggner signed him up to the project on the spot, thus opening the door to alien vs predator, jason vs freddy and in fact the whole concept of the shared universe so. A comically bad title, designed like a satirical comment on the worst kind of brainless formulaic hollywood nonsense. Pay little mind to the continuity between the films, though. In frankenstein meets the wolf man, larry seeks out dr. Inspector owen finds him there, too, wanting to question him about a recent spate of murders. After being awakened, larry talbot chips frankensteins monster. Frankenstein meets the wolf man is perhaps not the best universal offering, maybe because the title preceded the screen play.
Excellent camerawork by george robinson gives us a single panning shot. Sep 15, 2019 up today its frankenstein meets the wolf man 1943, the classic universal monster movie that put two universal monsters in the same movie for the first time. After salter scored frankenstein meets the wolf man, waggner, neill, siodmak, and various members of the professional staff congregated in a studio screening room to see the finished product. He welcomed the opportunity of starring in the many sequels such as frankenstein meets the wolf man, house of frankenstein, house of dracula and the really horrifying classic, abbott and costello meet frankenstein. Frankenstein meets the wolf man 1943 alternate ending. In abbot and costello meet frankenstein it has changed back to secrets.
The town square was an exact copy of the village in the 1941 movie the wolf man. Frankenstein vs the wolf man frankenstein meets the wolf. Frankenstein meets the wolf man dissection version page. Universals certainly taken its time releasing its classic horror films on dvd, and has so far shown a rather spotty attention to detail. Double bill eight frankenstein meets the wolf man 1942. In the immediate sequel, house of frankenstein, the title of the book has changed to experiments in life and death, by the way. Frankenstein meets the wolf man universal filmscript series. Ludwig frankenstein so he might learn how to permanently end his own life through scientific means. When they open his stone casket, they find larrys body covered in wolf bane. Frankenstein meets the wolf man universal 1943 classic. This presented something of a dilemma for the aficionado, who wanted the excellent david j. Frankenstein meets the wolfman 1943 part one youtube. The sets are pretty weak, but the blackandwhite visuals at least make them look a bit classier. Feb 15, 2010 a clip from frankenstein meets the wolf man larry talbot, the wolf man, is awakened from death by grave robbers.
Hollywoods bestknown monstersthe resurrected wolf man lon chaney, jr. Review frankenstein meets the wolf man 1943 imdforums. Larry talbot chips frankensteins monster out of a block of ice. Celebrate 100 years of monster movies throughout 2010 at. Frankenstein to help him lift the curse, but encounters the doctors monster bela lugosi instead, which leads to a classic showdown. Frankenstein meets the wolf man 1943 opens with a splendidly atmospheric scene in which two grave robbers break into the talbot family crypt in order to rob the corpse of larry talbot. Even frankenstein meets the wolf man is a far better film. Frankenstein meets the wolf man is fast and fun and has some nice thrills. Frankenstein meets the wolf man is the sequel to both the wolf man 1941 and the ghost of frankenstein 1942.
At age twelve we 1 had it placed in the proper monster chronology. It is today also recognized as the film that established the first shared universe by establishing that the four preceding frankenstein films, along with the wolf man existed in the. Bela lugosi is unfairly lambasted for his stiff and awkward portrayal of frankenstein s monster, but the fact is that its a brilliant performance as. Seeking a cure for the curse that causes him to transform into a werewolf with every full moon, he goes to frankensteins castle, as he hopes to find there the notes of dr.
Frankenstein meets the wolf man this is my creation. It was followed by others in the same vein, including the house of frankenstein 1944, featuring frankensteins monster, the wolf man, dracula, the hunchback. The wolf man 1941 silver scenes a blog for classic. Frankenstein meets the wolf man movie graverobbers open the grave of the wolfman and awake him. He doesnt like the idea of being immortal and killing people when the moon is full, so he tries to find dr. This is a sequel to both 1941s the wolf man and 1942s ghost of frankenstein. Frankenstein meets the wolf man universal filmscript. Frankenstein meets the wolf man 1943 frankenstein meets. A clip from frankenstein meets the wolf man larry talbot, the wolf man, is awakened from death by grave robbers. But, as we know from teds observation, there is no particular jumps in the score, the editing was done before it was scored.
Frankenstein meets the wolf man bela lugosi as frankensteins monster and lon. I think frankenstein meets the wolf man is a good representation of the genre and has a solid cast including lon chaney jr. Mar 05, 2016 frankenstein meets the wolf man is the second of six times lon chaney, jr. This was the first of a series of ensemble monster films combining characters from several film series. Usage public domain topics trailer, horror, monsters. The excellent the frankenstein legend by don glut and the excellent bearmanor media published screenplay of frankenstein meets the wolf man, put out by philip j. I dont know about you, but that would have sent me packing in a hurryespecially with a full moon in the night sky. Frankenstein meets the wolf man is also the first universal horror film in which two of the classic. Frankenstein meets the wolf man 1943 movie trailer plot. As in all these universal monster movies, the puzzle pieces never quite fit as facts from previous installments are disregarded at will.
This terrorpacked story features bela lugosi as the frankenstein monster and lon chaney, jr. Wolf frankenstein was the elder son of henry frankenstein and brother to ludwig frankenstein. It was followed by others in the same vein, including the house of frankenstein 1944, featuring frankenstein s monster, the wolf. Frankenstein meets the wolf man 1943 movie stills and. Fun and entertaining, frankenstein meets the wolf man is a wellcrafted film that enriches universals monster series. Reviews in this series frankenstein whale, 1931 bride of frankenstein whale, 1935 son of frankenstein lee, 1939 the wolf man waggner, 1941. Frankenstein meets the wolf man 1943 movie trailer youtube. Apr 05, 2017 frankensteins diary is modestly titled the secrets of life and death, but surely theres no secret to selfdestruction. But the frankensteinwolf man fight does come, and doesnt disappoint. Universal studios monsters 1943 frankenstein meets the wolf man. Review frankenstein meets the wolf man 1943 thread starter doctor omega. But universal apparently stopped remastering after that title. Frankenstein meets the wolf man was the first sequel spinoff from 1941s the wolf man.
Charles conliffes antique shop, the llanwelly cemetery and, believe it or not there was even a space reserved for a gypsy camp in the nearby forest. Frankenstein meets the wolf man is a very goodlooking film, its beautifully shot with eerie lighting and the sets give off a real gothic horror atmosphere but look sumptuous at the same time. The middle portion also lumbers along awkwardly much like the monster. Frankenstein meets the wolf man 1943 basementrejects.
Lon chaney gives his best performance as the doomed werewolf, and its really his picture. It is a better than usual sequel, increasing the scope and mayhem over the first film while star lon chaney jr and screenwriter curt siodmak return. The movies are always about the monsters, and the wolf man and frankenstein monster are still great looking, iconic creations. These old time movies are still awesome but curious why none of them can be downloaded. Frankenstein meets the wolf man is a 1943 american horror film produced by universal studios starring lon. Frankenstein contro luomo lupo frankenstein meets the wolf man, diretto da roy william neill nel 1943, e il quinto film della saga di frankenstein della. All new thrills as frankenstein meets the wolf man frankenstein meets the wolf man is a 1943 film is a universal monster crossover film. The iconic publicity shot showing the battle of the titans in frankenstein meets the wolf man universal 1943 sporting the best wolf man transformation scene in the whole series, by use of a plaster cast pillow and careful fades, frankenstein meets the wolf man is almost on a par with its predecessors in terms of quality and overall production. Frankenstein meets the wolf man dissection version. Frankenstein meets the wolf man 1943 movie stills and photos.
One of the titles most deserving of the full treatment, the bride of frankenstein in particular had serious cropping and quality problems that made it far worse than the old laser. The music fits well, complimenting the thrills without sounding overbearing and stock. Its crammed with biographies and information on the making of the movie, including behind. Our lavishly designed, full colour hardcover ultimate guide to frankenstein meets the wolf man is the perfect tribute to this classic monster mashup, and is packed with the sense of adventure that made universals 1943 trip to vasaria such an event. Illona massey is a smouldering and unusually smart elsa and dwight frye and lionel atwill provide entertaining support. Frankenstein meets the wolf man discussion moviechat. He was sent to england when he was very young to receive a proper education. After being awakened, larry talbot chips frankenstein s monster out of a block of ice. It does not, however, do anything to keep frankenstein meets the wolf man as a whole from easily snagging the title of most pointless universal monster movie, at least for the time being. The gangs all here in this essential twoforone monster mash from universals generous double feature dvd series.
Riley, goes into detail in what could have been a more elevated b film. Sep 01, 2017 how about frankenstein wolfs the meatmani mean frankenstein meets the wolf man he suggested. Frankenstein meets the wolf man 1943 cinemavens essays. It is a crossover sequel for both the wolf man 1941 and the ghost of frankenstein and it is universals first monster mash film.
All the landmarks from the wolf man and frankenstein meets the wolf man were featured. Frankenstein meets the wolf man is skilfully directed throughout, is briskly paced, the characters are engaging without being fully dimensional and the acting is mostly solid apart from lugosi. Frankenstein meets the wolf man universal filmscript series, vol. Frankenstein meets the wolf man is the first monster teamup movie, and its a good, atmospheric one. Frankenstein meets the wolf man is a universal horror movie from 1943. Frankenstein meets the wolf man on this day in 1943 once. I can figure out most anything if you give me electric current, tubes and wires. Larry talbot finds himself in an asylum, recovering from an operation performed by the kindly dr.
Watch frankenstein meets the wolf man prime video amazon uk. Frankenstein meets the wolf man 1943 the fifth universal frankenstein movie, following the ghost of frankenstein 1943, and one of the first to try to combine the monstrous elements of universals previous films. Graverobbers open the grave of the wolfman and awake him. The scene in which two of horrors most iconic monsters face off against one another from the classic movie frankenstein meets the wolf man 1943 after being awakened, larry talbot chips. Beginning as a moody chiller, director roy william neill sets the stage for an unforgettable clash. The resurrected wolf man, seeking a cure for his malady, enlists the aid of. He escapes, gets into a fight, gets into a hospital, escapes, goes all over germany. Oct 29, 2009 it does not, however, do anything to keep frankenstein meets the wolf man as a whole from easily snagging the title of most pointless universal monster movie, at least for the time being. Frankenstein meets the wolfman 1998 movie moviefone. Oct 29, 2015 i think frankenstein meets the wolf man is a good representation of the genre and has a solid cast including lon chaney jr. House of frankenstein is certainly not regarded as one of universals monster classics, as it has sequel written all over it and pales in quality compared to films like frankenstein 1931, dracula 1931, and the wolf man.
In this quixotic production, chaney reprises his role as larry talbotthe wolf man, the eponymous character of curt siodmaks 1941 horror classic about a man who, against his own volition, turns into a werewolf during the full moon. After obtaining his doctoral degree, marrying his girlfriend elsa, and fathering a son named peter, he moved to america and began a medical practice where he could live and. Frankenstein, it turns out, is now dead, yet talbot believes that t. Frankenstein meets the wolf man on this day in 1943. The wolf man, american horror film, released in 1941, that made lon chaney, jr. Frankenstein meets the wolf man is the first of universals crossover monster movies, and it isnt nearly as confident in scope or pace as the subsequent house of dracula or house of frankenstein, which sent a variety of monsters and a collection of spurned avengers and creators scuttling on a series of overlapping adventures. As was mentioned he began this journey with the 1941 movie and later recreated the character in house of frankenstein 1944, house of dracula 1945 and abbott and costello meet frankenstein 1948.