This legend is as old as the hills. Spine-chilling stories about werevoles also known as lycanthropes take their origins from ancient times. A werewolf – is a human who can easily change both shape and appearance into a wolf or wolf-like creature. A human can become a werewolf either by being bitten or scratched by another werewolf, or simply after being placed under a curse.

The first movie about Wolfman appeared in 1924, it was a silent film starring John Gilbert, Norma Shearer, and Eugene Pallette. However, it was a success. There were two more movies about The Wolfman in 1941 and 1979. The upcoming movie about The Wolfman was originally scheduled for February 13, 2009 (the date was perfect – a Friday the 13th), but then they switched it to April 3, 2009. The latest reschedule was made in December 2008 – now the movie should be released in November 6.

The first rumours as to Universal Pictures remaking The Wolf Man with Benicio del Toro in the lead role appeared in March 2006 and they proved to be true. It is reported that the story was rewritten by Andrew Kevin Walker and the werewolf would stand of four legs, the movie would have a couple of additional characters and tremendous visual effects.

Shooting took place from March 3 to June 23, 2008 in the UK and the movie had a budget of US$85 million. Rick Baker was the one who created the make-up for The Wolfman and as a result it looked more than believable.

Are you ready?

The plot is as old as the hills and familiar to you if you’ve seen at least one of Wolfman movies. The film is set in the late 1880s, London. The whole movie is centered around a haunted nobleman – Lawrence Talbot (Benicio Del Toro) and his family ties which lead to deaths, mysteries and a strange beast, murdering people.

When Lawrence’s brother disappears, he goes back to his family estate to discover the truth. Lawrence reunites with his estranged father – John Talbot (Anthony Hopkins), and while looking for the brother he finds a horrifying destiny for himself. In the course of searching he learns that some strange creature with supernatural powers has been killing the villagers from Blackmoor and Lawrence understands that he has to put an end to these bloody massacres.

However, everything turned to be not that easy, and together with haunting for a nightmarish beast in the Blackmoor woods, Lawrence uncovers a terrible truth about himself. 

I’ve got a feeling that the movie is going to be a huge success and the biggest upcoming blockbuster!