The Tragic Legacy of the Wolf Man

The Wolfman is a classic monster from horror movies, particularly in the Universal Monsters franchise. The character was created by makeup artist Jack Pierce and actor Lon Chaney Jr., who portrayed the character in the 1941 movie "The Wolf Man."

In the story, Larry Talbot (played by Chaney) is a British aristocrat who is bitten by a werewolf during a visit to a gypsy camp. As a result, he becomes a werewolf himself, with the ability to transform into a half-human, half-wolf creature during full moons. The character's tragic fate and struggle with his own monstrous nature have made the Wolf Man one of the most iconic and sympathetic monsters in horror movie history.

The term "Wolfman" has since been used to refer to any person who exhibits similar traits, such as a strong connection to the wolf or a tendency to transform into a monstrous creature during full moons. However, it is important to note that this usage is largely metaphorical and not meant to be taken literally.