Werewolf movies have fascinated audiences for over a century, exploring the duality between beast and man, the fear of the unknown and the eternal struggle for control.
Origins of Werewolf Movies
The first appearances of the werewolf in cinema date back to the beginning of the 20th century, with short films such as "The Werewolf" (1913) and "Le Loup-Garou" (1915). These silent works laid the foundation for the iconography we know today, with the full moon transformation, blood-curdling howls and bloodlust.
Golden season
In the 1940s, the genre reached its golden age with classics such as "The Wolf Man" (1941) and "Frankenstein Meets the Wolf Man" (1943). These films, starring Lon Chaney Jr., consolidated the figure of the werewolf as a tragic monster and victim of his own nature.
Evolution and new perspectives
Starting in the 1950s, the genre began to experiment with different approaches. Some examples are "The Curse of the Werewolf" (1961), which introduces psychological elements, "An American Werewolf in London" (1981), which combines horror with comedy and revolutionary special effects, and the entertaining "Wolf" (1994) with Jack Nicholson and Michelle Pfeiffer.
Werewolves in the 21st century
In recent years, werewolf movies have continued to explore new paths, from the intense action of "Van Helsing" (2004) to the reinterpretation of the myth in "Ginger Snaps" (2000) or the series "What We Do in the Shadows" (2014).
Beyond the terror
Werewolf movies not only offer us scares and emotions, but also invite us to reflect on topics such as identity, human nature, violence and acceptance of differences.
Let yourself be caught up in the magic of cinema and enjoy a night of terror and emotions under the full moon.