Frankenstein Meets the Wolf Man
A cursed werewolf seeks death through Frankenstein’s forbidden science and instead awakens an iconic monster in a stormy gothic crossover.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Moderate
- eerie
- tragic
- atmospheric
- classic horror marathon
- halloween viewing
What critics said
Critics generally find the film atmospheric, briskly directed, and entertaining as a Universal monster crossover, while judging its screenplay and horror impact uneven.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Larry Talbot and the Frankenstein Monster are brought together in a single Universal Pictures story.
The film emphasizes Frankenstein castle ruins, eerie laboratories, cemeteries, full-moon transformations, and black-and-white atmosphere.
Larry Talbot travels with Maleva in pursuit of Frankenstein's secrets because he wants an end to his werewolf curse.
Dr. Mannering uses Frankenstein's equipment and becomes tempted by monomania while pursuing the secrets of life and death.
Films like Frankenstein Meets the Wolf Man, and why
House of Frankenstein
shared universal monsters mythology, gothic horror atmosphere, and crossover premise
The Ghost of Frankenstein
shared Frankenstein creature mythology, black-and-white gothic imagery, and mad-scientist horror
The Wolf Man
shared werewolf curse, tragic monster protagonist, and atmospheric classic horror
House of Dracula
shared monster crossover structure, pulpy horror tone, and Universal gothic tradition
Movie Details
- Director
- Roy William Neill
- Release Date
- 1943-03-12
- Runtime
- 74 min
- Rating
- 6.2 / 10 (230)
Cast
- Lon Chaney Jr.
- Bela Lugosi
- Patric Knowles
- Ilona Massey
- Maria Ouspenskaya
- Dennis Hoey
- Lionel Atwill
- Rex Evans
- Dwight Frye
- Don Barclay
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Frankenstein Meets the Wolf Man about?
- A cursed werewolf seeks death through Frankenstein’s forbidden science and instead awakens an iconic monster in a stormy gothic crossover.
- What is Frankenstein Meets the Wolf Man like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Frankenstein Meets the Wolf Man as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Frankenstein Meets the Wolf Man violent?
- Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in Frankenstein Meets the Wolf Man as moderate.
- What did critics think of Frankenstein Meets the Wolf Man?
- Critics generally find the film atmospheric, briskly directed, and entertaining as a Universal monster crossover, while judging its screenplay and horror impact uneven.
- Which films are like Frankenstein Meets the Wolf Man?
- Films with a similar feel include House of Frankenstein, The Ghost of Frankenstein, The Wolf Man, and House of Dracula.
- How long is Frankenstein Meets the Wolf Man?
- Frankenstein Meets the Wolf Man runs 74 minutes.
- Where can I watch Frankenstein Meets the Wolf Man?
- In United States, Frankenstein Meets the Wolf Man is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home.
