The Wolf Man (1941)

(This post is a bit of a re-hash of one I just wrote for my comics blog Rainbow Creatures, the writing of which inspired me to start this blog.)

I have blanked out anything that I felt spoiled too much.


I watched The Wolf Man on Netflix instant watch the other morning after a nearly sleepless night. Perhaps it was the sleep deprivation, but it struck me that, for its time, The Wolf Man is a pretty good movie. At just 70 minutes, it doesn't have a chance to overstay its welcome. During that time it packs in several heavy themes and a fairly well constructed plot with admirable economy.

Opening Manifesto

As you may be able to tell from the site description this is a blog dedicated to unearthing the various gems among the rough in Netflix's instant watch catalog. For every  Paranormal Incident or Five Across the Eyes there is an obscure classic that today's audiences are largely unfamiliar with. It can be dicey business finding quality in the stream. I hope this little guide helps someone find smooth sailing amidst the rough waters of the global movie library that is Netflix. To be clear, I am focusing primarily on fictional films here, interesting documentaries being a dime a dozen on Netflix and prominently displayed. I hope you find something  better than you expected through this blog.