The Wolf man
Format:
Video disc
Title:
The Wolf man
Uniform Title:
Wolf man (Motion picture)
Edition:
Special ed.
Publication Information:
Universal City, CA : Universal Studios Home Entertainment, [2010]
Physical Description:
2 videodiscs (70 min.) : sound, black and white ; 4 3/4 in.
Series title(s):
General Note:
Title from container.
Originally released as a motion picture in 1941.
Special features: Disc 1: "Monster by moonlight:" documentary on the making of the film; "The Wolf man archives:" originally publicity materials, including posters, lobby cards and photos; trailer gallery; feature commentary with film historian Tom Weaver. Disc 2: "The Wolf man: from ancient curse to modern myth:" explore the mythology of werewolves throughout time; "Pure in heart: the life and legacy of Lon Chaney Jr.:" a tribute to the film career of Lon Chaney Jr.; "He who made monsters: the life and art of Jack Pierce:" a tribute to legendary make-up artist Jack Pierce; "Universal horror:" documentary narrated by Kenneth Branagh, takes you on a fascinating journey through the making of the most memorable monster films of all time. (Features are not rated, not all subtitled, may be either color or black & white.)
Contents:
Disc 1. Feature film and bonus features -- disc 2. Bonus features.
Summary:
Upon the death of his brother, Talbot returns from America to his ancestral home in Wales. He visits a gypsy camp with Jenny, a village girl, he is attacked by Bela, a gypsy who has turned into a werewolf. Talbot kills the werewolf but is bitten during the fight. Bela's mother tells him that this will cause him to become a werewolf at each full moon. Talbot confesses his plight to his unbelieving father, Sir John, who then joins the villagers in a hunt for the wolf. Talbot, transformed by the full moon, heads for the forest and a fateful meeting with both Sir John.
Reading Level:
Not rated.
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