Werewolf of London

A botanist, Wilfred Glendon, on an expedition in Tibet, is attacked and bitten by a werewolf. Upon his return to London, he begins to suffer from the curse, transforming into a werewolf during the full moon. He seeks a cure, but the growing urge to hunt and kill, coupled with the appearance of another werewolf, complicates his desperate search for a way to reverse his condition.

Although not a box office smash, 'Werewolf of London' is recognized as the first major Hollywood werewolf film and a significant entry in Universal's classic horror canon. While its scares and pacing have been noted as dated by modern standards, its atmospheric tension and the groundbreaking depiction of lycanthropy were appreciated by audiences of its time and continue to be recognized by horror film enthusiasts.

• A pioneering, albeit somewhat slow-paced, early horror film.

• Features a notable performance by Henry Hull and an atmospheric, if dated, presentation.

• Laid the groundwork for future werewolf films but lacks the visceral impact of later entries.

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Henry Hull, who played the titular werewolf, disliked the extensive makeup required for his transformation, particularly the fur pieces that were glued to his face and the prosthetic snout, finding them itchy and uncomfortable.