The Wolf Man

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Even a man who is pure in heart, And says his prayers by night, May become a wolf when the wolfbane blooms and the autumn moon is bright. - Ancient gypsy proverb

Origin:
Lawrence Talbot bitten by a werewolf suffers the fate of lycanthrop. The Wolf Man (1941)

Facts:
Not to be confussed with Henry Hull's; Dr. Wilfred Glendon (The WereWolf of London 1935). This was Lon Chaney Jr's signature role and is still one of his best performances. The Wolf Man is an undisputed horror classic and an icon that has lasted over sixty years.

More Facts:
A werewolf can only be killed by silver weapon (Bullet, silver headed walking stick, etc.).