KINORAFIELD GUIDE TO FILM
1941 · 70 min · NR

The Wolf Man

Directed by George Waggner · Horror, Drama

The Wolf Man (1941) is a Horror film, directed by George Waggner set in Wales during the 1940s.

A creature feature, with a tense tone. Themes of fate & destiny run throughout.

Composer
Frank SkinnerHans J. SalterCharles Previn
Cinematography
Joseph A. Valentine
Cast
Lon Chaney Jr.Claude RainsRalph BellamyWarren WilliamPatric KnowlesBela LugosiMaria OuspenskayaEvelyn Ankers

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Wales
Setting
Rural
When
1940s

Premise & themes

Premise
Creature Feature
Themes
Fate & Destiny
Tone
Tense

Shape

Protagonist
Solo Lead
Pacing
Measured
Based on
Pure Fiction

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