The Wolf Man
| release date | December 12 1941 |
| studio | Universal Pictures |
| director | George Waggner |
| writer | Curt Siodmak |
| starring | Lon Chaney Jr. , Claude Rains, Bela Lugosi, Evelyn Ankers, Maria Ouspenskaya |
| trailer 1 | Trailer #1 |
‘Universal Classic Monsters’ Hits Blu-ray Today! Check Out The Trailer (Along With An Older ‘Dracula’ Restoration Video)!
For the first time ever, eight of the most iconic cinematic masterpieces of the horror genre are available together on Blu-ray as Universal Classic Monsters: The Essential Collection debuts today, October 2, 2012, from Universal Studios Home Entertainment. Digitally restored from high resolution film elements in perfect high-definition picture and perfect high-definition sound for the first time ever, Universal Classic Monsters: The Essential Collection brings together the very best of Universal’s legendary monsters—imaginative and technically groundbreaking tales of terror that launched a uniquely American movie genre. This definitive collection features eight films on Blu-ray, a collectible 48-page book featuring behind-the-scenes photographs, original posters, correspondence and much more. Each iconic film is accompanied by an array of bonus features that tell the fascinating story of its creation and history, including behind-the-scenes documentaries, filmmaker commentaries, interviews, storyboards, photo galleries, and trailers. Especially appealing for fans are a never-before-seen featurette about the restoration of Dracula and the first ever offering of Creature from the Black Lagoon in its restored Blu-ray 3D version! READ MORE
[OMFG] Dracula, Frankenstein, The Mummy, Creature From the Black Lagoon & More Restored For Blu-ray!!
For the first time ever, eight of the most iconic cinematic masterpieces of the horror genre are available together on Blu-ray as Universal Classic Monsters: The Essential Collection debuts on October 2, 2012 from Universal Studios Home Entertainment. Digitally restored from high resolution film elements in perfect high-definition picture and perfect high-definition sound for the first time ever, Universal Classic Monsters: The Essential Collection brings together the very best of Universal’s legendary monsters—imaginative and technically groundbreaking tales of terror that launched a uniquely American movie genre. This definitive collection features eight films on Blu-ray, a collectible 48-page book featuring behind-the-scenes photographs, original posters, correspondence and much more. Each iconic film is accompanied by an array of bonus features that tell the fascinating story of its creation and history, including behind-the-scenes documentaries, filmmaker commentaries, interviews, storyboards, photo galleries, and trailers. Especially appealing for fans are a never-before-seen featurette about the restoration of Dracula and the first ever offering of Creature from the Black Lagoon in its restored Blu-ray 3D version! READ MORE
More on Uni’s New ‘The Wolfman’ Flick
Yesterday we broke the news on a new The Wolfman film from Universal Pictures. It was unclear if it was a direct-to-disc reboot or a sequel of sorts. Our inside tipster hit us back this morning telling us that Michael Tabb is now in talks to pen the screenplay for what he hears is “a sequel.” The period piece is listed as “Home Entertainment,” so it appears Uni is headed down the same route as Death Race, as previously reported. READ MORE
Breaking: ‘The Wolfman’ Returns in Home Video Reboot!
Maybe it’s because Rick Baker and Dave Elsey just won an Oscar for “Best Makeup” at this year’s Academy Awards, or maybe the home video sales alone were through the roof, but Bloody Disgusting exclusively learned that Universal Pictures’ is planning to retool The Wolfman yet again. READ MORE
Best & Worst ’10: HORROR GUY KEENAN’S TOP 10 OF 2010
It was a rough year finding good horror films in theaters. The last two years seemed to have some great gems. Not to mention a lot of theaters pulled some great horror movies out way to early (but I won’t go into that whole shenanigans right now). I had to look elsewhere for decent horror and stumbled upon a few I think will be soon to be classics. So read below and check out my top list of 2010. (more…) READ MORE
16 Extended Minutes of ‘The Wolfman’ in Blu-ray/DVD Release
Universal Home Video has announced DVD and Blu-ray releases of The Wolfman, which stars Benicio Del Toro and Anthony Hopkins. DVD Active reports that each will include theatrical (1 Hour 43 Minutes) and unrated (1 Hour 59 Minutes) cuts of the movie. As far as we know, the only extra material on the DVD release will be deleted and extended scenes. The Blu-ray release will include those, along with 2 alternate endings, featurettes (“Return of The Wolfman”, “The Beast Maker”, “Transformation Secrets”, “The Wolfman Unleashed”, “Werewolf Legacy, Lore and Legend”), a Take Control feature with Makeup Artist Rick Baker , Visual Effects Producer Karen Murphy-Mundell and Director of Photography Shelly Johnson, U-Control features, and a digital copy of the film. The Wolfman Blu-ray will also give purchasers an exclusive opportunity to stream the original 1941 The Wolf Man starring Lon Chaney, Jr three ways via BD-LiveTM, pocket BLU™ app and www.UniversalHiDef.com. Stay tuned for the artwork. (more…) READ MORE
Welcome New ‘Wolfman’ With Bloody Disgusting’s ‘Top 10 Movie Monsters’!
This Friday Universal Pictures’ The Wolfman arrives in theaters everywhere. While the youngins might think it’s the first time Lawrence Talbot transforms into the hairy beast, there’s actually a rich history behind the monster movie — or creature feature if you will. To celebrate the return of one of the most beloved Universal Monsters, Bloody Disgusting Chris Eggertsen counts down his personal “Top 10 Movie Monsters.” (more…) READ MORE
A Look Back at a Hairy Franchise: The Transformation of ‘The Wolf Man’ Films
Contrary to popular belief, The Wolf Man is not the first Universal werewolf movie. That distinction goes to Werewolf of London, released six years earlier. That being said, the reason The Wolf Man is so much better remembered is because it was the first successful Universal werewolf movie, featuring a now-classic performance by Lon Chaney, Jr. as the title character. Sure, London has its charms, but The Wolf Man is really the movie that started it all.
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‘House of the Wolf Man’ One Sheet, World Premiere Tickets Available!
Beyond the break you’ll find our exclusive look at the official one sheet for House of The Wolf Man, Eben McGarr’s latest indie feature that stars Ron Chaney, Dustin Fitzsimons, Jeremie Loncka, Sara Raftery, Cheryl Rodes and Jim Thalman. For those of you excited to check out the black and white homage, there are 250 tickets available for the world premiere with the cast and crew in attendance. It will take place on Thursday, Oct. 1st, 2009 at 9:30pm at the Vista Theatre (4473 Sunset Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90027). Get your tickets now and join the fun! (more…) READ MORE
Pure Classic Awesomeness in ‘House of The Wolf Man’!!
Fans of Sick Girl get ready for one of the coolest looking indie flicks I’ve seen in a long time. From writer-director Eben McGarr comes House of The Wolf Man, which stars Ron Chaney, Dustin Fitzsimons, Jeremie Loncka, Sara Raftery, Cheryl Rodes and Jim Thalman. This afternoon we got our little paws on some exclusive images from the feature that seriously – and I’m not exaggerating – make the Wolf Man remake look like mud. “Dr. Bela Reinhardt (Chaney) has invited five people to his castle to see which of them will inherit his estate. He has arranged for a competition of sorts, the victor shall be determined through process of… elimination,” McGarr tells Bloody-Disgusting. “The film was shot in black and white, 1:33 aspect ratio and is a good old fashioned monster movie that you could bring your kids to.” Awesome, simply awesome. (more…) READ MORE
She’s Allliivvee! ‘Bride of Frankenstein’ Resurrected
Taking no time in upping the ante, back in 1935 Universal Pictures brought to the world The Bride of Frankenstein, a sequel to the 1931 classic monster movie that follows a chastened Henry Frankenstein who abandons his plans to create life, only to be tempted and finally coerced by the Monster, encouraged by Henry’s old mentor Dr Pretorius, into constructing a mate for him. The Bride rejects the Monster however, resulting in her death, that of Pretorius, and apparently the Monster’s own death, when he destroys Henry’s laboratory. While Universal Pictures is prepping the release of their Wolfman remake and still developing a new Creature from the Black Lagoon, the studio is still keen on bringing this luscious bride back to the big screen (and in color!). Read on for the skinny. (more…) READ MORE
Andy Fickman Talks Remake Madness as RKO
One of the more exciting slew of remakes on the horizon are coming from RKO, who announced a deal with Twisted Pictures early last year. This morning a new interview with Race to Witch Mountain director Andy Fickman, who will be producing I Walked with a Zombie for RKO and Twisted. Read on for some chatter behind that project, which will be directed by Adam Marcus. (more…) READ MORE
‘The Strangers’ at Hollywood Horror Nights at Universal
The relentless masked killers from Rogue Pictures’ horror-thriller hit, THE STRANGERS, will make their theme park debut with vivid appearances in “House of Horrors: Meet the Strangers,” one of many terror-filled mazes featured in Universal Studios Hollywood’s Halloween Horror Nights event, beginning on Friday, October 3. Read on for more info. (more…) READ MORE
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