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The Wolf Man: How a 1941 Film Became Halloween’s Classic Werewolf
In this episode we trace the journey of Universal’s 1941 classic The Wolf Man from a simple horror tale to the template for modern werewolf lore and Halloween costumes. We look at key figures like Lon Chaney Jr., makeup artist Jack Pierce, and the studio’s influence on folklore and commercial culture. From silver stakes to full‑moon transformations, we see how a single film reshaped monster mythology across decades. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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