The original 'The Wolf Man' horror film starring Lon Chaney Jr. was released, becoming a classic in werewolf cinema.
Principal photography started for the remake of 'The Wolfman,' directed by Joe Johnston and starring Benicio Del Toro.
The remake of 'The Wolfman' was released to theaters, bringing a new interpretation of the classic werewolf story.
Lawrence Talbot returns to his ancestral home in Wales after receiving a letter from his brother Gerald, who has mysteriously disappeared.
Lawrence begins his investigation into his brother Gerald's whereabouts and discovers clues pointing to wolf attacks near the village.
Talbot witnesses a creature attacking villagers and suspects that the wolfman may be real and related to his family.
During a confrontation with the wolfman, Talbot is bitten and unknowingly begins his transformation into a werewolf.
Under the full moon, Lawrence transforms into the wolfman for the first time and kills a man in the nearby village unintentionally.
Talbot uncovers the dark family history and the curse that causes him to turn into the wolfman permanently if he does not kill the wolfman.
Lawrence confronts the real wolfman, which turns out to be a close family member, resulting in a deadly showdown.
Mortally wounded after the confrontation, Lawrence dies, ending the curse's immediate threat but leaving a tragic legacy.
