"The Wolf Man" is a classic horror film released in 1941, directed by George Waggner. The story follows Larry Talbot, played by Lon Chaney Jr., who returns to his ancestral home in Wales after the death of his brother. While exploring the nearby woods, he is bitten by a wolf and soon discovers he is cursed to transform into a werewolf during the full moon. The film explores themes of fear, identity, and the struggle between human nature and primal instincts. It features iconic elements of the werewolf mythos, including the transformation scene and the use of silver to combat the creature. The movie has influenced many subsequent horror films and remains a significant part of the Universal Monsters legacy.