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Christopher Abbotts werewolf isnt Larry Talbot, but hes a Universal Monster all the same.
Each of these movies has its moments; a couple are even good!
True excellence, however, remains as elusive as a cure for lycanthropy.
7.House of Frankenstein(1944)
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Here, it just refers to any kyphosis-stricken lab assistant.)
6.House of Dracula(1945)
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By this point in the series, however, its also impossible to ignore how repetitive the sequels are.
Poor Frankensteins Monster keeps waking up at the very end only to get himself killed in the final moments.
5.The Wolfman(2010)
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(Its always nice to see Geraldine Chaplin, just not in this particular role.)
4.Frankenstein Meets the Wolf Man(1943)
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Thats probably more of a backhanded compliment than Chaney deserves.
The plot does what it needs to do, and it feels fresh enough this early in the franchise.
3.Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein(1948)
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But the first of those movies,Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein, is actually pretty fun.
Even though he was visibly in his mid-60s at this point, his long-awaited return does not disappoint.
its by far the breeziest of the bunch.
2.Wolf Man(2025)
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1.The Wolf Man(1941)
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Its easy enough to point out the flaws ofThe Wolf Man, the film that started it all.
Theres the aforementioned Romani plotline, very much a product of its time.
Theres the flimsy story, stretched out to a mere 70 minutes.
Hes certainly outmatched by the great Claude Rains, who plays Larrys father, Sir John Talbot.
And flawed or not, its tough to argue withThe Wolf Mans impact and influence.
