"Maybe the real horror of the story is about a man going insane." That's what the film was originally supposed to be. In the original script, the audience never saw the Wolfman; it was supposed to be up for debate as to whether Larry was really turning into a werewolf or if it was all in his mind. But of course, the producers wanted a monster film (especially since Chaney was in the role), so the purely psychological aspects were cut.
I don't know if anyone has said this, but what Lon Chaney Jr. Brought to the role was the monster. He absolutely knocked that and his other movie monster roles out of the park. To me at least I really believe he's an out of control beast in this and I don't think another actor would've done it as well at the time.
I saw the movie Brazil about a year ago because of Matt's recommendation way back in the day. The first time I saw it I HATED IT. I forgot about the movie for a year and revisited this past week and LOVED IT. I had to read the novel 1984 for a literature class and decided to give the movie a second chance after I finished to book. Sometimes it takes a second viewing and new context to really appreciate a good film.
Oh my gosh you guys, you need to see Gone Girl. I just watched it in the theater an hour ago and I still have goosebumps. My jaw dropped a dozen times and it really caught me off guard. I feel all broken and twisted inside and grateful for it.
I was really looking forward to this episode for many reasons. I had heard a LOT about this movie and thought that it would hold up as one of the great universal classics. But I'm really sad to hear from you guys that you were dissapointed by it. Still, this is a fantastic show and the jokes that you make while watching it make each episode exciting whether it's a good movie, bad or neither. Keep this great show rolling!
So, have you guys ever seen The Howling or Mike Nichols' Wolf? The former I think is a wonderfully shot and methodically plotted classic from Joe Danté. The latter is one of my favorite horror movies of all time, and by far, my favorite werewolf movie. Jack Nicholson and James Spader are on full blown awesome in that film!
Another great episode! I would also recommend The Howling for a good werewolf. Rob Bottin was the make up fx guy. You might also know his work from John Carpenter's The Thing!
Hey Matt, I wonder if you've experienced the beautiful terror of who I think is the greatest horror icon of all time, Candyman. Tony Todd's portrayal left a strong one-word impression with me. Regal. Candyman isn't traditionally bloodthirsty or malicious. He is a regal villain, and I loved it. I think you would too.
Id love to see you guys watch Brian De Palma's "Phantom of the Paradise". A rock opera staring William Finley and the great Paul Williams, who also wrote the whole soundtrack! A great film that doesn't really get a lot of praise.
A movie I knew should be watched for old time appreciation that I now realize will only be exciting towards the end or at least the first scene of transformation. Knowing me as a kid, it wouldn't necessarily scare me with nightmares I would probably handle it with curiosity. If I was to show this to a kid and they complain about any level of scare I'd let them know that was just a feather sample. I feel like the one memorable thing about it growing up was the fact it would show up in places in other films like "Beethoven" the dog or "The Sandlot". It may not have left that big a hand print in horror film history but definitely left a thumb print.
It took me a few viewings of this one to enjoy it. The first time I saw it I though it was kind of staid too. I recently rewatched it and liked it a lot more, but I'm not sure why. I think because I knew what was going to happen I could focus on what I was seeing, and you're right, the movie is all about atmosphere.
Have you seen the Canadian classic Black Christmas? Drunk Margo Kidder is a hoot. Also directed by Bob Clark, who made A Christmas Story, another Canadian holiday favorite.
I don't know... It depends, it could be that it was so that her friend could get a chance to meet you, or if you met online and saw each other the first time, it could be to make sure it was safe :p
Great show !!! Have you guys watched The Stand or The Mist ?? Great adaptations of Stephen King writings , very good plot and a very enjoyable ending too .
I am glad you finally watched Wolf Man. When I saw this for the first time my thoughts were: The wolf man isn't a scary monster, Larry Talbot, the stalking pervert is. Out of the movies that you may watch this Halloween I would suggest Suspiria for the frights.
On the subject of werewolf movies, have you guys seen "Dog Soldiers"? It was one of very few movies I sought out after reading about it in a random issue of Fangoria I picked up for a second in a drug store. I don't usually read Fangoria...fun movie, though. Dog Soldiers, not Fangoria.
I love Dog Soldiers. It's cheap as hell, but effective. It's kind of high concept, but but in a weird, edgy black humor way. Sean Pertwee is fantastic, and the dvd commentary is hilarious. Hey, Matt and Craig, you should watch it!
The woman in Guardians of the Galaxy that Matt didn't like, with the "Robot Head" as you say, was played by Karen Gillian, who played Amy Pond, the doctor's companion in recent Matt Smith era Doctor Who.
You guys have obviously seen this version of The Wolfman now, but I'm curious. Have you seen Universal's first crack at a werewolf movie, Werewolf of London from 1935? Could be an interesting pick for the show.
I've always preferred "Werewolf of London" to this one. Including the less elaborate but creepier looking makeup. I think the best role Lon Chaney Jr ever played was probably Count Alucard in "Son of Dracula", also not a bad flick.
@@paintedjaguar Son of Dracula is an interesting one. I personally think Lon Chaney Jr was a bad choice for Alucard, but I do find the aesthetics of the production interesting, though not as interesting as Daughter of Dracula from a few years previously.
I was sure I'd seen this movie, but now I think my entire recollection was just of the movie theater chase scene in The Sandlot. Also, my sympathies if Craig has known the special hell that is working in a customer service call center. That's far scarier than anything in The Wolf Man...
People used to get scared by all kinds of shit, we're so used to scary stuff these days that we just aren't afraid of most things, even though we probably should be.
The first movie I ever made was @ the Smithsonian . Biker vs. the Wolfman. Classic pie fight scene, of course. We shot in the gardens of the Spirit of 1876 Museum.
Have you seen Psycho 2 I call it the best sequel that no one has seen. Norman returns home after 20+ years getting "better" old feelings arise again and we see Versa Miles again play her role as the sister. Highly recommend it
Hey Craig, I suggest Masque of the Red Death. Beautiful sets mixed with the horror of Edgar Allen Poe and the wonderful, creepy acting of Vincent Price.
Have you two seen 'Notes on a Scandal'? Watching this film was the first time I really appreciated acting and chemistry between actors, and inspired me to start really 'watching' films. (This is related to 'Horror' because the student in the film gives off an incredibly creepy vibe the entire time)
What about other Jean Pierre Jeunet films like Micmacs, City of Lost Children, Delicatessen, and The Young and Prodigious T.S. Spivet? I've been rewatching his movies as well as trying to work through the works of Wes Anderson (following them I intend to dabble with some David Lynch - any suggestions on must-see Lynch movies?)
I still have that movie on VHS. Didn't scare me either. Anyway, have you guys seen Satoshi Kon's Perfect Blue? I really like that movie, felt as a weird mix between David Lynch and Alfred Hitchcock. It'd be one good episode, most definitely.
I would still like you guys to watch "El Espinaza del diablo (The Devil's Backbone)" It is my favorite Almodovar film,, even though he was the producer, and not director. It was directed by Guillermo del Toro, and is truly creepy.
Good first halloween episode, guys. I always wondered if 'The Wolf Man' was any good or actually scary. Now I know, not very. Seen it: Denis Villeneuve's 'Enemy'? I was more impressed than I thought I'd be by his 'Prisoners' last year, so I watched 'Enemy' and was equally impressed.
Incidentally have you guys ever watched Mon Oncle? I grew up watching Jaques Tati films and this one strikes a satisfying balance for me combining his signature playfulness, interesting imagery and sort of mild social commentary.
Silver Bullet with Corey Haim & Gary Busey has a pretty damn scary Wolfman who is a preacher man. Also worth noting I'd change the channel pass a few times but was ultimaely too scared to watch Bad Moon because the Werewolf scenes were too intense.
I was also underwhelmed with Karen Gillan's performance as the blue girl in Guardians. It just seemed like Amy Pond trying really hard to be not Amy Pond.
it could have been scary in an HP lovecraft sort of way... you know? if they could get you to empathize with the character who is changing against their will... and knowing full well that they are transforming into something evil... the problem is I have never seen that empathy established, so the pinnacle of such a scene on screen is a gross out effect. Also there is the tragedy of the father and the world... something to do with the dead brother... dunno.
"Maybe the real horror of the story is about a man going insane."
That's what the film was originally supposed to be. In the original script, the audience never saw the Wolfman; it was supposed to be up for debate as to whether Larry was really turning into a werewolf or if it was all in his mind. But of course, the producers wanted a monster film (especially since Chaney was in the role), so the purely psychological aspects were cut.
Nice touch having Ozzy's "Bark At The Moon" in the background behind Craig.
You're right, Matt...Lon Chaney does look like a big palooka - a palooka named Stu !!!!!
I just realized I need daily access to the sound bite of Craig yelling, "Faster, faster!" 😄
Thanks for giving us a few seconds of Guardians of the Galaxy discussion. Totally not a bait-and-switch.
I don't know if anyone has said this, but what Lon Chaney Jr. Brought to the role was the monster. He absolutely knocked that and his other movie monster roles out of the park. To me at least I really believe he's an out of control beast in this and I don't think another actor would've done it as well at the time.
I saw the movie Brazil about a year ago because of Matt's recommendation way back in the day. The first time I saw it I HATED IT. I forgot about the movie for a year and revisited this past week and LOVED IT. I had to read the novel 1984 for a literature class and decided to give the movie a second chance after I finished to book. Sometimes it takes a second viewing and new context to really appreciate a good film.
"I'm sorry I broke your pretty thing!" You cracked me up there and it went downhill from there. Great job, guys! (You, too, Craig.)
And his hair WAS perfect, you cannot deny that!
Oh my gosh you guys, you need to see Gone Girl. I just watched it in the theater an hour ago and I still have goosebumps. My jaw dropped a dozen times and it really caught me off guard. I feel all broken and twisted inside and grateful for it.
I was really looking forward to this episode for many reasons. I had heard a LOT about this movie and thought that it would hold up as one of the great universal classics. But I'm really sad to hear from you guys that you were dissapointed by it. Still, this is a fantastic show and the jokes that you make while watching it make each episode exciting whether it's a good movie, bad or neither. Keep this great show rolling!
"You know, the part of England where no one talks with an English accent."
Cornwall?
New England?
Actually,as l understand it,”The Wolfman” is supposed to be set in Wales.
So, have you guys ever seen The Howling or Mike Nichols' Wolf? The former I think is a wonderfully shot and methodically plotted classic from Joe Danté. The latter is one of my favorite horror movies of all time, and by far, my favorite werewolf movie. Jack Nicholson and James Spader are on full blown awesome in that film!
Those would be great werewolf movies for Matt and Craig to watch.
Bela Lugosi died and not one mention of Bauhaus? I'm disappointed, Matt.
***** I know. I'm ashamed of myself.
I'll let you off this once because you host the best show on TH-cam, but if it happens again, I can't be held responsible for how I react.
I forgot too. Great catch!
...unnndead unnndead unnndead...
It was old news when Bauhaus said it.
Another great episode! I would also recommend The Howling for a good werewolf. Rob Bottin was the make up fx guy. You might also know his work from John Carpenter's The Thing!
Perfect Show
Hey Matt,
I wonder if you've experienced the beautiful terror of who I think is the greatest horror icon of all time, Candyman. Tony Todd's portrayal left a strong one-word impression with me. Regal.
Candyman isn't traditionally bloodthirsty or malicious. He is a regal villain, and I loved it. I think you would too.
Maig and Cratt made me laugh for at least a minute without being able to breathe. Thanks for nearly killing me, Ash :P
Yes! Basement time!
Id love to see you guys watch Brian De Palma's "Phantom of the Paradise". A rock opera staring William Finley and the great Paul Williams, who also wrote the whole soundtrack! A great film that doesn't really get a lot of praise.
What's the 'Faster! Faster!' thing from!? You've said it so often I just gots to know!!!
Reefer Madness
When I'm feeling blue, I come here for Matt's Gregory Peck impersonation.
This episode was hilarious! Keep up the great work guys.
A movie I knew should be watched for old time appreciation that I now realize will only be exciting towards the end or at least the first scene of transformation. Knowing me as a kid, it wouldn't necessarily scare me with nightmares I would probably handle it with curiosity. If I was to show this to a kid and they complain about any level of scare I'd let them know that was just a feather sample. I feel like the one memorable thing about it growing up was the fact it would show up in places in other films like "Beethoven" the dog or "The Sandlot". It may not have left that big a hand print in horror film history but definitely left a thumb print.
Matt sounds like Randy Newman with his impression.
I don't wanna eat no humanoid chocolate Peanuts! Peanuts.
or Eddie Money lol
11:41
I like how the voice he gave the old gypsy woman is a similar voice he uses for Ernesto~
This was great guys, thanks a lot. Im really glad i found your channel.
Oh, I wish you would do Day of The Dead... please, please.
Love the show!
It took me a few viewings of this one to enjoy it. The first time I saw it I though it was kind of staid too. I recently rewatched it and liked it a lot more, but I'm not sure why. I think because I knew what was going to happen I could focus on what I was seeing, and you're right, the movie is all about atmosphere.
I totally agree.
From the short scene we heard him talk in this video, Bela Lugosi sounded like Alejandro Gonzalez Iñarritu.
"Sure enough, the next time Larry's out wolfin' around as the Wolf Man..." One of the funniest lines I've heard in a while. haha
Craig is, as they say, "totes adorbs".
Have you seen the Canadian classic Black Christmas? Drunk Margo Kidder is a hoot. Also directed by Bob Clark, who made A Christmas Story, another Canadian holiday favorite.
I'm meeting a girl tonight who is bringing a friend, I thought she was she just being a bit oversafe....now I'm depressed
Cheer up. Maybe she's just bringing her as werewolf bait.
Haha that's true, can't say I'm fussed on no werewolf attack I got silver dog tags on. I get eaten the wolf gets the ultimate shits for a week.
I don't know... It depends, it could be that it was so that her friend could get a chance to meet you, or if you met online and saw each other the first time, it could be to make sure it was safe :p
Matt's palooka voice makes me laugh every time.
Tiny nitpick:
Nebula is a cyborg, not a robot.
She was also Amy in Doctor Who.
tigertank06 She is also a good actress
not in GOTG she wasn't. she didn't get much screentime to develop her character :-/
Welcome to the basement t shirts. We need this.
Love you guys, keep up the quality content :D
Great show !!! Have you guys watched The Stand or The Mist ?? Great adaptations of Stephen King writings , very good plot and a very enjoyable ending too .
The Mist is great. The Stand is not.
Craig's disappointed/disgusted "it might be baad" face never ceases to entertain me.
Incidentally, Does anyone recall what episode it is from?
I am glad you finally watched Wolf Man. When I saw this for the first time my thoughts were: The wolf man isn't a scary monster, Larry Talbot, the stalking pervert is.
Out of the movies that you may watch this Halloween I would suggest Suspiria for the frights.
I hate that I love these so much!
On the subject of werewolf movies, have you guys seen "Dog Soldiers"? It was one of very few movies I sought out after reading about it in a random issue of Fangoria I picked up for a second in a drug store. I don't usually read Fangoria...fun movie, though. Dog Soldiers, not Fangoria.
Dog Soldiers (IMO) is one of the best Werewolf films out there.
LaughingOwlKiller Yea, there are really no good werewolf movies. Dog Soldiers is horrible in my opinion, but beats nearly all of them.
I love Dog Soldiers. It's cheap as hell, but effective. It's kind of high concept, but but in a weird, edgy black humor way. Sean Pertwee is fantastic, and the dvd commentary is hilarious. Hey, Matt and Craig, you should watch it!
monsterlair You guys never seen American werewolf in London
fletchnuty
Of course i have. An absolute classic.
The woman in Guardians of the Galaxy that Matt didn't like, with the "Robot Head" as you say, was played by Karen Gillian, who played Amy Pond, the doctor's companion in recent Matt Smith era Doctor Who.
You guys have obviously seen this version of The Wolfman now, but I'm curious. Have you seen Universal's first crack at a werewolf movie, Werewolf of London from 1935? Could be an interesting pick for the show.
I've always preferred "Werewolf of London" to this one. Including the less elaborate but creepier looking makeup. I think the best role Lon Chaney Jr ever played was probably Count Alucard in "Son of Dracula", also not a bad flick.
@@paintedjaguar Son of Dracula is an interesting one. I personally think Lon Chaney Jr was a bad choice for Alucard, but I do find the aesthetics of the production interesting, though not as interesting as Daughter of Dracula from a few years previously.
The Talbot palooka impersonation will now be what I hear the next time I watch this film. It's an improvement.
I laughed at Craig's Warren Zevon reference; I was waiting for someone to mention lyrics from that song.
I was sure I'd seen this movie, but now I think my entire recollection was just of the movie theater chase scene in The Sandlot. Also, my sympathies if Craig has known the special hell that is working in a customer service call center. That's far scarier than anything in The Wolf Man...
People used to get scared by all kinds of shit, we're so used to scary stuff these days that we just aren't afraid of most things, even though we probably should be.
People got desensitized.
Have you guys seen "Matewan"? A lot of great actors including Will Oldham (Bonnie Prince Billy)
The first movie I ever made was @ the Smithsonian . Biker vs. the Wolfman. Classic pie fight scene, of course. We shot in the gardens of the Spirit of 1876 Museum.
ernesto cameo!!
Have you seen Psycho 2
I call it the best sequel that no one has seen. Norman returns home after 20+ years getting "better" old feelings arise again and we see Versa Miles again play her role as the sister. Highly recommend it
Yes to this. Love Psycho 2. 3 and 4 however.......yikes.
Hey Craig, I suggest Masque of the Red Death. Beautiful sets mixed with the horror of Edgar Allen Poe and the wonderful, creepy acting of Vincent Price.
Have you two seen 'Notes on a Scandal'? Watching this film was the first time I really appreciated acting and chemistry between actors, and inspired me to start really 'watching' films.
(This is related to 'Horror' because the student in the film gives off an incredibly creepy vibe the entire time)
Are you guys for surreal!? Leon has to be one of the best films of the 90s, please watch it again!
What about other Jean Pierre Jeunet films like Micmacs, City of Lost Children, Delicatessen, and The Young and Prodigious T.S. Spivet? I've been rewatching his movies as well as trying to work through the works of Wes Anderson (following them I intend to dabble with some David Lynch - any suggestions on must-see Lynch movies?)
Those D&D jokes cracked me up. Especially the part about the First Edition Monster Manual/
I still have that movie on VHS. Didn't scare me either. Anyway, have you guys seen Satoshi Kon's Perfect Blue? I really like that movie, felt as a weird mix between David Lynch and Alfred Hitchcock. It'd be one good episode, most definitely.
1:26 Ernesto in the background... Because Ernesto knows he's a star and his fans demand his appearance
I liked David Strathairn in Sneakers. Seen it?
Got uploaded late, 3 am about. Guess this insomnia is paying off!
I like Roman Holiday and also the movie the Holiday. I watch the latter around xmas time. Plus Audrey Hepburn and Gregory Peck are dynomite! :)
Wolfenstein! I get it now!
you should see the made for tv version of snakes on a plane "Monday-to-Friday plane"
Of the classic Universal monster movies, The invisible man is by far the best!
Seen any of the Discworld movie adaptations, Matt? The Hogfather, The Colour of Magic, and Going Postal are all good movies that are worth a watch.
I would still like you guys to watch "El Espinaza del diablo (The Devil's Backbone)" It is my favorite Almodovar film,, even though he was the producer, and not director. It was directed by Guillermo del Toro, and is truly creepy.
Good first halloween episode, guys. I always wondered if 'The Wolf Man' was any good or actually scary. Now I know, not very. Seen it: Denis Villeneuve's 'Enemy'? I was more impressed than I thought I'd be by his 'Prisoners' last year, so I watched 'Enemy' and was equally impressed.
Nice Ernesto ending !
Incidentally have you guys ever watched Mon Oncle? I grew up watching Jaques Tati films and this one strikes a satisfying balance for me combining his signature playfulness, interesting imagery and sort of mild social commentary.
Sadly the Universal monster films aren't scary but they are fun and full of atmosphere. Everyone should watch The Wolfman, Dracula, Frankenstein, etc.
I love the mocking of Larry, I need walkies!
I kinda sorta freaked out when my suggestion was brought up
have you seen K-PAX its a great Kevin Spacey movie and has a great ending
Silver Bullet with Corey Haim & Gary Busey has a pretty damn scary Wolfman who is a preacher man. Also worth noting I'd change the channel pass a few times but was ultimaely too scared to watch Bad Moon because the Werewolf scenes were too intense.
Check out 'Wolfen' from 1981. Avoid watching the trailer though - that's terrible.
Hey guys, have you ever watched Phantasm? I feel like maybe you've said Seen It for this before, but I just can't remember.
Praise the sun!!!
PRAISE THE SUN.
Oh, what jolly cooperation!
Fell asleep watching this video.
Have you two seen the 1980 Australian movie "Breaker Morant"?
I almost choked on my water at "bad doggy bit me in the chest"
Derpy Larry and Stu should get together and pal around. I bet they'd get along.
Have either of you seen Edge of Tomorrow yet?
"My sexy part and my brain got confused." Sounds like what Baby Cookie would say.
When I was a little boy, this movie scared me. :)
Have you seen my favorite horror movies Dawn of the dead (1978) , the invisible man 1933, and Frankenstein (1931) and Bride of Frankenstein (1935)
have you guys seen samurai fiction? if not it's a must watch.
Yay, horror month! Give "Perfect Blue" a shot if you get the chance ;)
DAMN Matrick be looking hawt keep it up
Hm. How about the following: Phantasm, The Exorcist (director's cut), or The Crazies?
That Warren Zevon reference.
I was also underwhelmed with Karen Gillan's performance as the blue girl in Guardians. It just seemed like Amy Pond trying really hard to be not Amy Pond.
You guys should watch Withnail and I
"Bears can go anywhere they want." Nominee for QOTD.
OMG CAN U PLEASE DRESS UP AS A DROOG FROM CLOCKWORK ORANGE PLEASE!!!
Pontypool, Deep Red, Mr Vampire, Evil Toons, A Bucket of Blood, Hausu, Chopping Mall, Night of the Creeps, Wolfen, Fearless Vampire Killers.
how do I put my entry in for seenit?
it could have been scary in an HP lovecraft sort of way... you know? if they could get you to empathize with the character who is changing against their will... and knowing full well that they are transforming into something evil... the problem is I have never seen that empathy established, so the pinnacle of such a scene on screen is a gross out effect. Also there is the tragedy of the father and the world... something to do with the dead brother... dunno.
Matt.....weird request: I really want to see a few unique clips of Ernesto. Facebook just isn't enough to sate my Cat Fever anymore.