The Werewolf’s Modern Metamorphosis | Monstrum

[@gardenhead92]

“Werewolf expert” has definitely gotta be one of the cooler job titles

[@misabelrodriguez1163]

That, and chocolate taster.

[@jackhanson3856]

@@alphawerewolf263 Can you please elaborate? I’d like to know more about the drama there.

[@jackhanson3856]

@@alphawerewolf263 Oops! Uh-Oh, spaghetti-O. I just saw a video in which you claim this “tall werewolf boyfriend” isn’t one of you because he isn’t straight. Sorry for almost taking you seriously. Have the sort of night you deserve.

[@BarbarosaAlexander]

Right?! Where do I enroll?

[@lolobuto1608]

And sex toy tester

[@pvtpain66k]

"We're Werewolves, not Swearwolves."

[@angelmiller3331]

"Declan, you know that tree is too small!"

[@nnsrhmdn]

"hey can we keep the bone?"

[@SandwichDoggy]

"We're Arewolves. Present tense."

[@janicebelfiore856]

I wish they would make this as a series or movie, Jemaine Clement and Taika Waititi talked about it awhile ago

[@jocosesonata]

Dr. Z killing it with the outfits. Also, Van Helsing's Werewolf looks awesome, and Bloody Roar's Yugo is also awesome.

[@Koda89]

It's stunning how well the CGI for the Van Helsing werewolf has aged, especially compared to so much of the CGI of films released in the years before and after it.

[@derrickhaggard]

Yugo is one of the coolest examples of a werewolf as the lead hero especially since according to the Bloody Roar canon he forms a NGO humanitarian organization called the World of Coexistence also known as the WOC a group dedicated to forging peace between humans and Zoanthropes(Were-creatures)

[@Mr.HotDogShirtGuy]

Sabrewulf from Killer Instinct as well.

[@raykoshorek683]

The Bloody Roar Series is one of my favorite Fighting Game Franchises of All Time. Don't you agree with me?

[@derrickhaggard]

@@raykoshorek683 I consider it one of my most favorite as well

[@ExUSSailor]

"An American Werewolf In London" is STILL the best werewolf transformation sequence ever put on film, and, the only one that's won an Oscar.

[@AuDHDarling]

Shout out to the makeup artist, Rick Baker! Legend.

[@spacemanspiff3052]

Hear, hear! In 100% agreement! The auto pileup pandemonium add-on in Piccadilly Circus is just icing on that iconic werewolf film’s delicious cake!!!

[@grigoregruesome3606]

I see your American werewolf in London and I raise you Wolf cop 😂

[@neilrobertson3471]

Dog soldiers does it for me

[@50footbrewery]

That's hard to argue with the Howling a close second.

[@BurnStar21]

I'm a little disappointed that there was no mention of "Wolfwalkers." In addition to how rare 2D animated films are nowadays, it really provided a look into werewolves and their tie to nature

[@LeBasfondMusic]

That movie is so good 😭💞

[@aleksisgabliks3881]

Red from OST mentioned that movie in her werewolf video

[@milozimben]

Also it is a great example of the "tender werewolves" idea in the video

[@Dusxio]

It was mentioned in the previous video

[@Moony1568]

2D animated movies are not that rare tbh. They’re just not mainstream.

[@eranchuck42]

Your show is a breath of fresh air. Thanks Dr. Z.

[@MrPopoCoalti]

Indeed. A beautiful mixture of serious discussion of the topic and humor

[@maxwheatley4497]

More like rotting flesh filled air

[@TheSuzberry]

Or the carrion-scented breath of a werewolf.

[@victorlinao4404]

I think Wolf Children is exactly what Olivia is looking for as far as a gentle depiction of Werewolves! Definitely one of my favorite animated films of all time.

[@masterofallgoons]

Theres also Wolfwalkers.

[@georgiprenatt8270]

I read the manga. It’s so beautiful.

[@eaglewolffox6275]

Not to mention 100% Wolf and its upcoming sequel 200% Wolf

[@themanfromhell3724]

I personally think that Underworld has done Werewolves really well. Different species and being slaves of the vampires and that caused a war that lasted centuries

[@penny_the_wiser413]

I love those movies. Especially "Rise of the Lycans".

[@KasirRham]

The slavery angle was definitely very interesting. I'm surprised that wasn't mentioned in the vid.

[@veganrican606]

Also the fact that they are also immortal.

[@Oozaru85]

@@KasirRham Probs because the slaves were mainly whites. You're not allowed to show white people as victims of any kind of slavery these days. It would trigger the far left Twitter, lol.

[@mrmadness2699]

It was a good premise. The follow through left something to be desired, in my opinion.

[@thespittake6636]

Now I know why in Hellsing Ultimate, the Nazis had a werewolf soldier

[@MisterCynic18]

Never thought there'd be such a thing as a naziaboo, but hirano fits the bill

[@jeremiahball3970]

Yeah,that was actually pretty cool that they did that. A sly reference to Germany's elite fighting units during the second world war.🐺

[@brianjauch9958]

@@jeremiahball3970 Yes, the Werewolf Squads were a post war sabatoge group. very short lived.

[@eazy8579]

@@brianjauch9958 I’ve also seen some acounts that said they never actually undertook any missions either, and I’ve never seen anyone saying a specific incedent

[@TheAlmightyPillock]

thank you so much for making that connection for me!

[@mwargo3700]

Great channel! Werewolf movie idea: an egotistical, awful, just asshat of a person becomes a werewolf, and, when in 'wolf' form, becomes a caring, loving, genuinely well loved individual. They become the monster they believe they see in their own misinformed view of society.

[@Coreisus]

Ooooo. Like when they transform, their canine - puppy - instincts kick in, and he just wants pets and cuddles and tries to protect the village/innocents, but he just absolutely hates it and tries to fight his canine nature.

[@kitjohnson2767]

@@Coreisus that would be genius. And hilarious.

[@kennyhagan5781]

Nice premise for a graphic novel or animated film.( Old school, not anime) Find some Canadian animators, they have a style all their own....reminds me of the underground stuff from the late 1970s.

[@dreddpiratebromando5953]

And The human part can’t be a brute or a jock like biff tannon or Chet from weird science. He should be a know it all weasel that dominates people intellectually and verbally kinda like Herbert West or riddler. Not only has that kind character already been done before but allow for a contrast to the physically dominant werewolf. May be a scientist who tests a serum on himself and becomes vigilante crime fighter. Maybe as enough intelligence to plan attacks on mobsters

[@leobelcolona4721]

Let's make this!!

[@MrMysticphantom]

Werewolves have also existed in Chinese and Japanese (separately) with a lot of mythology and folklore involved. I was kinda sad, that none of the eastern folklore versions werent mentioned

[@tarlison2k1]

Maybe because they weren't spefically evil

[@estebangutierrez160]

Right there's one about a teen wolf that was in love with a female rabbit and he was trained by a panda.

[@tinagoli2022]

werewolves have always fascinated me because they are proof that man and monster are not always separate. that even humans can have a darker side to them.

[@codybrown689]

It’s something common with all the most famous monsters

[@rippedtorn2310]

even humans❓

[@tinagoli2022]

@@rippedtorn2310 yeah, contrary to popular belief werewolves are still humans

[@RicardoPetinga]

@@tinagoli2022 I think what Ripped Torn meant was that humans don't need to transform into bestial creatures to reveal a dark side. The human dark side is very easily observable all throughout human history and in our everyday lives. Wolves and other non-human animals are, in comparison, not really "dark".

[@tinagoli2022]

@@RicardoPetinga good point, that flew over my mind!

[@grapeshot]

I remember the end of the movie The Howling, when that news anchor turned into a werewolf on national TV.

[@conniecarroll7222]

Yeah, but she looked more like a BAD version of a sick puppy than a werewolf that needed to be shot.

[@aaronbarlow4376]

She turned into a teddy bear.

[@carsonmichalowski6075]

In the most recent expansion of the card game Magic the Gathering is actually a Werewolf based set, even called "Midnight Hunt." Set in a gothic horror world where the night is inexplicably getting longer, the werewolves are being rallied by one who believes that the transformation brings out the true nature of people and that people shouldn't hide from it. Told through a series of short stories, it follows a group who looks to investigate the cause, and find a solution to, the change in the day/night cycle.

[@brixitbiscuits8632]

Imagine if it was just winter

[@salgutierrez4710]

Yes! Finally someone brings up Innistrad's werewolves!

[@TheLynnz10]

I was thinking about this too! Also that I need to make a werewolf deck. 😂

[@salgutierrez4710]

@@TheLynnz10 I'm actually working on building just that for Commander too lol

[@Mr.HotDogShirtGuy]

Innistrad is an amazing setting. Don’t forget, Tovolar’s “Dire-Strain” werewolves/fanatics are MASSIVE in size compared to Arlinn and the other werewolves.

[@ronokoftherainlords4184]

I mean, Werewolf the Apocalypse is the only game that lets you play as a Shamanic Werewolf Hacker.

[@AlphaWolf096]

I'm glad it got shown, and I only wish the video went more into the game's unique take on werewolves.

[@grigoregruesome3606]

Gods I wish that game was better

[@AzraelThanatos]

D20 Modern could do that as well...

[@triqpham]

Man, I just found this channel, specifically Dr. Z’s Monstrum, and am addicted to it. I’ve been binge watching this series all day today. Love it and Dr. Z is amazing.

[@randydaniels9297]

"Wolfwalkers" (2020) is a beautiful animated film that introduces the idea of becoming a wolf and joining the pack when a person is asleep. It's well-worth a watch.

[@thedoruk6324]

These series is absolutely great and well done!

[@starshinesoldier]

Wow… Alvin and the Chipmunks meet The Wolfman was a great movie for children? It wasn’t awful. I loved it as a child. The songs were very catchy and I was able to see werewolves on screen without having nightmares. Eh, to each their own I guess?

[@NathanLeeJames]

Oh, it killed me when she said it was terrible! Ha. It is still sooo good! Watch it all the time!

[@HorizonSilver]

Well done! I think the tabletop RPG Werewolf: The Forsaken might actually be one of the best methods by which to explore the idea of werewolves as part of a world with other supernatural creatures, having to live with each other. It is part of the larger Chronicles of Darkness setting with Vampires, Mages, Changelings, and other beings existing together in the same world. Unlike certain other modern Werewolf media, there is no inherent hatred between supernatural creatures in this world. Werewolves and other creatures tend to keep to themselves and worry about problems unique to them instead of constantly seeking to fight each other. Conflicts do happen, but they are not inevitable and stories can be easily told about how the different groups must learn to live near each other.

[@thomasdevine867]

Jack Pierce didn't do the makeup for "Werewolf of London." When the lead actor (Henry Hull) discovered that someone recognizes who the werewolf is in the film, he explained that a lighter makeup was needed. This caused Pierce to quit the film. So Hull handled his own makeup.

[@conniecarroll7222]

That's one I want to see. TCM has it, but never when I am around.

[@spacetacos7574]

Talented man then!

[@moonlightmotel6045]

Oh man, I LOVE Dr. Emily, but my fellow Dark Shadows fans are gonna be out for blood if they hear her refer to it as a comedy. It was never a comedy till Tim Burton got ahold of it. Also, Alvin and the Chipmunks meet the Wolf Man is excellent and pretty highly regarded among animation fans.

[@conniecarroll7222]

Have you ever looked into the old Tv series? There are 2 versions. They're better than the movie. I had high hopes for the movie. Didn't know that Burton planned to make it a comedy, it would have been better if he had gone for either Thriller or Horror. Shame it flopped.

[@Comfortdoll]

THANK YOU! I actually think that a Dark Shadows movie could have been successful had Burton stuck to the original "flavor" of the series instead of going for kitsch

[@NathanLeeJames]

@@Comfortdoll Agreed. After the fact, it seems Burton wasn't right for the job after all (and though I like much of his work, I hope he stays away from Kolchak). Frankly, I think the 90's version took the original show and perfected it, and it would have been so much better for the theatrical version to basically take that and just amp up the budget and everything else to film level. The way that show was cancelled on a cliffhanger was so devastating. Really wanted to see a Quentin werewolf on there.

[@NathanLeeJames]

@@conniecarroll7222 Yes, I originally discovered Dark Shadows due to the 90's version (I was a teenager at the time). Though I have since come to love the original, the 90's version seems to me to take the original and perfect it. The cliffhanger cancellation was devastating. Really wanted to see a serious, bigscreen version. Love Tim Burton, but he really botched it. I can watch it for entertainment value, but as a true Dark Shadows interpretation, it is an epic fail. We could have had a whole franchise of films that could have gone on indefinitely.

[@AngeliquesDisciple]

Especially after mentioning The Munsters and claiming DS was the first to make werewolves funny. Of course, Eddie wasn't the only werewolf in The Munsters, as that trait came from his Dracula side and he had an uncle in perpetual Wolf Man form AND Grandpa (aka Dracula) got stuck in wolf form during a camping trip and couldn't change back. Those were played for laughs,, Dark Shadows might have some unintended humor we fans delight in, but it wasn't meant to be and it often was not seen as such at all at the time given that much is due to advances in film production today.

[@josepheline_8892]

I always look forward to a new Monstrum episode!

[@natmorse-noland9133]

I really enjoyed this deep dive into the ways werewolves have been used and can be used as literary devices.

[@ClovisRue]

Just wanna say that I was SO happy when you guys mentioned Artie and the wolf Moon! I absolutely love that book, and seeing the author talk about it and such made me super happy!!

[@ortem000]

So happy to see a clip from "In the Company of Wolves" used. Incredibly underrated movie. If you come across it, be sure to watch it. It's a stunning piece of art.

[@LeBasfondMusic]

It's not only my favourite werewolf film, It's in my top 5-10 favourite movies.

[@ortem000]

@@LeBasfondMusic You have excellent taste in movies friend. *"Little girls this seems to say, never stop upon your way. Never trust a stranger friend, for no one knows how this shall end. As you are pretty, so be wise, wolves they lurk in every guise. As is then, tis simple truth... Sweetest tongue, hides sharpest tooth."*

[@danielreid4182]

Best werewolf film in the past twenty years is Dog Soldiers. Action, genuinely terrifying, humour, the film’s got it all

[@nolanleblanc]

"Where will werewolves take us" is an extraordinarily tricky phrase. Great job!

[@currykingwurst6393]

9:17 Warner Oland was swedish, not scottish. And he wasn't just "a -scottish- swedish actor in yellowface", he was THE swedish actor in yellowface. The guy was known worldwide for playing chinese characters, above all Charlie Chan in 16 movies alone. Pretty much every actor who performed in yellowface after that was influenced by him.

[@noahmartinez7088]

I can't tell if you're praising him or condemning him 🤔

[@currykingwurst6393]

@@noahmartinez7088 Lol, definitely the latter.

[@noahmartinez7088]

@@currykingwurst6393 Thanks for the clarification. The initial comment's usage of THE and that every actor after was influenced just came across in a somewhat reverent tone even if that was not your intention.

[@Oozaru85]

@@noahmartinez7088 Condemn him for what? Playing a role? Thats what actors do, afaik, lol. At least they tried to make him look asian, instead of race-swapping the original character. Something that happens a lot with white characters these days, but nobody from your party seems to care.

[@cannibalisticrequiem]

@@Oozaru85 Because we have no shortage of white characters, and the whole thing of casting white "actors" to play non-white characters was based in minstrelsy and meant to humiliate and excuse the dehumanization of poc groups, and later transformed into the bullshit "belief" of "Well there just aren't enough (insert non-white racial identity here) actors in the film industry, so -we should hire more- we'll just cast white people to portray them!" or my _favorite_ of the bullshit racist excuses for having white actors playing non-white characters, "The AcToR was chosen because of his aBiLiTy!" because apparently people of color are just not good actors like white men. 🙄 But nobody from *your* "party" seems to care... or you know, has the backbone to admit it. 🤔😏

[@AuDHDarling]

That protagonist being the only human trapped in a werewolf colony is the same energy as that Goosebumps episode where the human family moves into a zombie town

[@maxwheatley4497]

I love all your monstrum videos Dr. Z! They literally make my day

[@victor9sur768]

The Beast of Barmston Drain had a bit of a resurgence in local folklore around the end of 2016 in Hull, a few "sightings" were reported. the Water treatment plant nearby, which is closer to the Holderness drain, was nicknamed Old Stinker, as the plant was leaking making the main road into the city from the east smell of sewage for several months.

[@zionleach3001]

Please do Strigoi or what creatures inspired the creature of the black lagoon.

[@genekoch4202]

I'm surprised there was no mention of Cynocephali and how St.Christopher is a wolf-headed man in some Russian Coptic traditions (though Cynocephaly may technically count as a their own monsters). Great two parter overall, really enjoyed it!

[@ramirochavez7135]

I waited all week for the second part!

[@bryangonzalez1398]

Love the new episode and this series. I hope you do an episode on mummies and their evolution in the horror genre!

[@terrortoaster]

"the Beast of Gevaudan was based on the actions of a serial killer" I'm sorry, can you please give a source for that?

[@logansmith2703]

Right I'm pretty sure NOBODY says that. Sure some of them are probably disguised murders but most are actual animal attacks.

[@dubuyajay9964]

@@logansmith2703 Yeah, the trophy they got was NOT a man in a suit!

[@JonathanFergusonRoyalArmouries]

There simply isn't one. I'm skeptical that ANY werewolf lore can be tied to human murderers, but there certainly isn't any connection in the case of Gévaudan.

[@mds_main]

I remember that the main theory is that it was an escaped hyena that was kept as an exotic pet, or something along those lines. It fit the descriptions and accounts.

[@logansmith2703]

@@mds_main and also they know there was a hyena nearby

[@TheAlmightyPillock]

Being Human has one of the best TV Werewolf depictions and transformations. The character of George is a wonderfuly refreshing change from other werewolves of the time. Ill forgive you for not knowing about this English show however. Love the dress choice, very apt.

[@Dumbstuffwatcher]

This format- of examining the historical origin, then film portrayal of the monster, in two different videos is interesting! Really gives enough time to explore the topic. Also, American Werewolf in London is my favorite

[@alexanderstone4486]

This little two-parter was an amazing project guys ! Thanks for delving deep into the mythos, intriuge and fascination of my all time favourite monster

[@JaneDoe_123]

The folklore legends in the South of my country regarding werewolves are fascinating: if a couple has 7 sons - in a row, no daughters in between and, in some places no chidren born dead or that died before being 1 year old -, the seventh will either be a saint, or a werewolf. No more details, just that. Usually moonlight is envolved in a transformation, but it was mostly seen as something managable. Also, if a couple as 7 daughters in a row - same conditions as previously mentioned -, the seventh will either be a saint or a witch. And here there's an extra detail: you can immediately tell which one the girl will be, because if she's to become a witch, her eldest sister, the firstborn, will develop the gift of foresight the moment her youngest sister is born.

[@UltraPoseidon]

Hey don't diss Alvin and the Chipmunks meet the wolfman! It's fun and cute! It's one of the movies I watched as a kid that got me into horror, be nice to it!

[@williamerickson520]

Wow you really delved deep for this one. I especially like the mention of Werewolf: The Apocalypse. The World of Darkness is very well developed in their story world.

[@Mr.HotDogShirtGuy]

I’d like to give an honorable mention to “Wolf” (1994) starring Jack Nicholson and “Cursed” (2005) starring Christina Ricci.

[@christianbontempo8859]

In the online animated series, RWBY, there’s a type of Grimm called the Beowulf, which is based on the Big Bad Wolf from the Little Red Riding Hood, but the design is based on werewolves. Also, there’s stories of werewolf like creatures existing in Michigan and Wisconsin, they are known as “The Dogman”. There’s even a song about the “Dogman” called “The Legend” that came out in 1987.

[@thaxasaurian]

It’s nice to know people who watch RWBY

[@lexuga_2020]

Beowulf is actually a Norse myth hero

[@sheleavitt06]

@@lexuga_2020 yeah we know. That’s why RWBY used the name. All of the characters and creatures take inspiration from fairy tales, myths, legends, literature, etc. That’s part of the fun of the show figuring out who inspired each character and it isn’t always easy because sometimes the character is gender swapped or an obscured reference and the creators have to tell us who inspired that character. (Although sometimes even they forget who a character is based on🤷‍♀️)

[@kenshirolucario2836]

Not to mention the beast of bray road

[@tompatterson1548]

@@lexuga_2020 No, he's recorded in the Anglo-Saxon tongue, though there are some overlapping characters like Scyld.

[@wendychavez5348]

The Animal Wife is a fairly common trope. It often involves the woman having a secret from her husband, which may involve an odor &/or a skin or fur, and when the husband questions or discovers her, she leaves, along with any children they might have. I never associated this with female werewolves, but it's fascinating to see how it relates.

[@CantStayAway]

OK, first of all, I have to disagree in that "Alvin & the Chipmunks Meet the Wolfman" is a cinematic masterpiece (OK, maybe not that far, but I do like it!). And second of all, another unique interpretation I've loved is in "Once Upon a Time", where they made a great twist of Red Riding Hood being a werewolf. It's not only a genius twist on the classic fairytale, the reason for her werewolfism is also unique in that she inherited it from her mother, who inherited it from her grandmother.

[@insulaarachnid]

Pre-dating Ginger Snaps was a British series in 1996 called Wilderness. It starred Amanda Ooms as a mild-mannered librarian who turns into a werewolf once a month. I watched it as a teenager, it made quite the impression!

[@huldrrrr9486]

Am I the only one who wishes werewolves (and vampires) were scary again? Idk I think it could be interesting to go a little back to their folklore roots and get back some of the mystery, something a la Eggers "The Witch"

[@AzraelThanatos]

I think Dogman stories kind of moved into some of that...though more of as a terrifying cryptid than straight up monster there

[@veganrican606]

Well they are monsters but the werewolf has room to be a more grey area type of creature.

[@blueturtle06]

I am surprised you never mentioned RPG with werewolf content. World of Darkness comes to mind first and foremost with its extensive tribes of werewolves and its unique alternative history of Earth.

[@JohnWMorehead]

Great two-part series you've got here, added to the ongoing collection of Monstrum! A few responses to this second part. First, the Werewolf of London makeup wasn't so reserved because of a lack of makeup tech, but rather because actor Henry Lull did not want his face obscured by a lot of makeup. Second, I found it odd that The Howling was given extensive coverage due to its graphic transformation scene when An American Werewolf in London had a classic scene of equal intensity. At the Collative Learning KZbin page there is an analysis as to why the latter is more effective than the former. It boils down to personal preference, but the unbalanced treatment in this video was curious. Minor criticisms to be sure. Keep up the good work.

[@JimmyXWolvie]

Kajas dream of monsters living together and learning to adapt from each other in society sounds awesome! In fact, there was a series that adapted That concept called ," Being Human". It takes that concept by having three people, living together in one house, but the catch is, they all have a supernatural background. A Vampire, a werewolf, and a Spirit.

[@aaaacarolina]

so exciting to see Good Manners mentioned! werewolf stories are probably my favourites in brazilian folklore, and watching this series made me wish they could get more visibility. well, at least we got an honourable mention lol

[@rubymcshane2536]

I love that movie, wish more people knew about it!

[@bite_the_dust8349]

In Ben 10 there was a type of alien species that looked similar to and followed a similar trope to the werewolf and it's bite/scratch transmuting it's victims. Interesting take!

[@dubuyajay9964]

Wild Mutt?

[@bite_the_dust8349]

@@dubuyajay9964 no it was different, he was out in some dessert in like new Mexico. It had a sleeker design and was like purple and black

[@Haru_DuskFang]

@@dubuyajay9964 the old name for it was Benwolf now it's called Blitzwolfer if I remember correctly

[@conner13.c16]

I wonder if that werewolf depiction also counts as demonizing Native American tales of werewolves

[@TheGreatJohnPlays]

England may not have much in the way of werewolf lore but we had real-life wolves until fairly recently and we have a lot "Black Dog" myths. There is a lot of wolf symbolism in old english folklore if you look for it.

[@rojack79er]

Man I can't wait to get done writing my book. It deals with these and loads of other supernatural creatures and how they have to adapt to and live among humanity often in secret. The Paranormal Romance aspect of it is just a nice little bonus cherry on top.

[@tashekawright6000]

What really spike my interest in werewolf was MTV Teen Wolf. I really enjoyed this video and part 1😊

[@menkomonty]

Big Wolf on Campus was my first exposure to werewolves. And that theme song is now forever stuck in my head.

[@pagano60]

In the video, the film stills for "The Wolf Man" (1941) and "The Werewolf" (1956) were mixed up. Warner Oland, the actor who plays Dr. Yogami in "Werewolf of London" wasn't Scottish. He was born in Sweden (I'm guessing that some relation to the Sami people of northern Scandinavia gave him his Asian-like appearance) and moved to the U.S. when he was 13.

[@mascadadelpantion8018]

You had a massive opportunity to mention how revolutionary American werewolf in London was when it came to cinematic makeup and how it's perceived to this day. aaaaaaaand you missed your opportunity Also I'm a little surprised that you didn't mention "The Wolf of snow hollow!!"that is easily the best film to come out in the past 10 years!!! ESPECIALLY the fact that it involves a werewolf serial killer! (Please any response to this comment PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE DO NOT GIVE ANY SPOILERS!!!!) It truly does touch up on a lot of the traditional themes you were talking about about the traditional werewolves!! And it's just a little disappointing that it didn't make a mention in this last video which I was totally expecting

[@nyarparablepsis872]

One of the best episodes yet!

[@davidcashin1894]

And who can forget "Abbot and Costello meet Frankenstein" 1948 where essentially for the first time the Wolfman steps up on the side of Good to defeat the Evil Dracula. I think it was also the first Werewolf vs Vampire movie/story........?

[@mrdrprof8402]

Oh! I wrote a whole essay on my thoughts on werewolves (mostly from a perspective of a dungeon master). It's interesting, especially today, how you oft see one of two broad categories of Werewolf. You get the affliction that turn into more of a monster (oft grappling song the man/beast struggle) or you get the sort of power up (sometimes but not always featuring a bit of the struggle). I think both can be neat but I've found what I think is an interesting way to marry the concepts. Werewolves are that animalistic part of our brain unshackled. This doesn't mean we all become slavering monsters but some do. However, many become dangerous and violent for a different reason: fear. You start transforming into a monster and you panic, it's terrifying and you don't know what's happening. That wolf then comes into an unfamiliar setting in a state of abject fear that it can't flee from. So what does it do? Lash out like any cornered animal. Then people start attacking it and it only gets worse! Of course it's seen as violent! But if you can focus your emotions better pre transformation you can bring the wolf into a better setting thus making it less violent. That's a sort of pared down version of my overriding point but I think it's neat.

[@SeanWatson-k8h]

I published a book last year, based on werewolves. 'Don't go out there!' I am in the process of publishing part 2 and writing part 3. My werewolves are different. Although still violent, they only attack people who deserve to die.

[@johndemeritt3460]

Great series! But what I really missed was any mention of "Wolf Lake" with Graham Greene. "The native guy should have gotten an Oscar."

[@Jdne199311]

Im so happy you meation Dog Soliders, because that film made 13 year old me terrify of werewolves and of camping in Scotland

[@jeremiahball3970]

The best comprehensive monster history and analysis since your videos on zombies! I've waited a long time for a good video on my favorite monster from your channel! If you happen to read this comment,tell me what's your favorite depiction of werewolves? Ancient or modern? Mine would have to be both the werefolk from folklore and the werewolf of Hollywood (so long as it's done properly of course) Happy Halloween 🎃 P.S. Awwwwhooooooo!🐺

[@jeremiahball3970]

@@theunknown5386 well,few movies depict werewolves according to their folklore roots. Most are based upon the tradition of movies like The Wolf man. Cool,but very glamorous interpretations of the werewolf. Few werewolves on screen are designed right also.

[@DerAykac]

Two half an hour videos in such a short time? Proof that Halloween is the better Christmas... and Dr. Z the better (and way prettier) Santa. 18:42 Well now i know one more inspiration from which Tarantino pulled for Django.

[@maxwheatley4497]

Santa's pretty handsome but I think she got him beat 😂

[@fullmoontales1749]

Oh, this is just amazing, two wolf videos in two-three days. Such an interesting supernatural beast

[@talanigreywolf7110]

My all time favorite movie is "An American Werewolf In London". I can quote the entire movie; "Where to now Kessler, Duck's breath?"...lol

[@TheLadyKiel]

My favorite transformation is from Trick R Treat. Those girls looked so powerful, I was 15 when I saw it… and I had never wanted to be a werewolf more than at that time, I rewatch it on KZbin all the time because it’s just priceless. I love that movie.

[@ronokoftherainlords4184]

In the World of Darkness, the earth was ruled by hyper-intelligent were dinosaurs that predated humanity.

[@jessehabbick601]

Thank you for doing these episodes (and for the series in general). The werewolf had been my favorite monster since I was a kid, and it's good to see such an in-depth and passionate narrative. Thank you.

[@mattdeblassmusic]

Another great episode! Thanks again Dr. Z and guests for a wide-ranging and thoughtful look at my favorite fictional monster. I really appreciate how much this episode really got into the symbolic versatility of werewolves, which I think is a big part of what makes them such an interesting creature.

[@Luzarioth]

IF someone says Werewolf, i think "Ginger Snaps"... nice to hear that i am not the only one ^^

[@FRMJD1996]

6:05 The Werewolf of Dole, Yes. However, with The Beast of Gevaudan (The Beast of Verdun), it was not a male serial killer, it was an animal or animals. Some theorize that it may have been a Hyena or Lion that had escaped into the wild or a Wolf, Dog, Hybrid, or Packs of Dogs or Wolves.

[@spiderxand]

The Wolf Man is awesome. I am surprised that The Monster Squad wasn't mentioned.

[@Styphon]

Wolfman's got nars!

[@spiderxand]

@@Styphon nards

[@Vipera217]

i wrote a character that has ties to lycanthrope years ago, i'm thankful for this video because i get to cross-reference it with my lore which turns out to be not so far-fetched at all EDIT: also i've been writing a new one who is a tenant in an apartment complex owned by a vampire

[@syx9986]

Don't forget the Werewolf TV series featuring Jack Palance!!! One of the best transformation sequences ever!

[@veganrican606]

Is that the 80s one where the pentagram of blood forms on his hand before he changes?

[@gamegeonmasterj2332]

Helps inspire my Curse of Strahd campaign. Thank you all so much!!

[@paulanogueira497]

The werewolf is a pretty big folkloric figure in Brazil, because I think it is actually pretty common for people to know someone who has a story of an uncle or grandparent, who saw one at some point in life, specially if they come from the countryside (but not exclusively) both old and quite recent cases. The werewolf is so present, that there is an actual newspaper report of a woman who saw a capybara at the restroom of a dinner and the first thing she thought it was, was a werewolf. The Brazilian werewolf, differs quite a lot from the European and the midia ones though, being commonly described by witnesses as large creatures, with dark fur, shinning eyes and looking more like dogs, pigs or a tapir, and they are loners, no packs here. The non transformed form is described as sick looking. The most common story of how a person becomes a werewolf is by being born a boy after six or seven sisters, and if measures are not taken, the person transforms at age of thirteen. These videos were amazing, thank you for making them.

[@vanzetti1927]

I did not expect to see a Werewolf" The Apocalypse reference in here. I am impressed.

[@davidpumpkinsjr.5108]

Please do a video about Far Darrig, Cait Sidhe and the Green Man. They're the trinity knot of Celtic folklore.

[@evan.jpeterson]

Dr Z, you're my hero. Thanks for introducing me to these other scholars and creators!

[@MariaMartinez-researcher]

The 1999 movie Ravenous was a take on the wendigo as a communicable condition, which made it alike to werevolves.

[@animehuntress9018]

7:50 Just wanted to say thanks. You didn't dramatize it or skew it, just explained it. So thanks for mentioning it and being objective while doing so.

[@AlfonsoSRT]

Would've loved a Bloodborne mention, with its varied werewolf designs and unique origin story.

[@delam3869]

Abbot and Costello meets Frankenstein has a funny scene with Them and Lon Chaney. This is a classic. It has all Universal monsters coming together,,,,,Frankenstein, Wolfman, Dracula, ending with the Invisible Man. Worth watching for great fun.

[@axethequestion1510]

I actually wrote two poems that featured werewolves in them. The rains of Lazarus and its sort of sequel the Pelt Snatcher. It was fun and both feature a Rougarou which is essentially a catholic Fench werewolf in Cajun folklore.

[@AzraelThanatos]

The Rougarou is more of a demonic wolf possession thing than the normal werewolf

[@axethequestion1510]

@@AzraelThanatos I read it as more of a Catholic curse because of the missing of seven Lents in a row. But yes a rougarou is different than the typical werewolf.

[@michaelodonnell824]

I can't believe there was no mention of the Angela Carter written, Neil Jordan adaptation "The Company of Wolves". Of all the Werewolf movies, this explored inter alia a revisiting of the "Red Riding Hood" fairytale, seeing the Wolf and Girl as Natural allies and the Werewolf as ultimately victims.

[@FlippytheMasterofPie]

Looks like you guys swapped the stills for “The Wolf Man” and “The Werewolf” when you start talking about the movies. Excellent content though!

[@craiganderson7398]

I noticed that too! I came here to say this! :)

[@beth8775]

Yes - Buffy! And totally off topic, but I absolutely love that dress Dr. Z.

[@shaep5599]

I am satiated, she mentioned Teen Wolf 🥰

[@MisterListopher]

Can we all agree that Dog Soldiers is the greatest werewolf movie ever? Not enough people know about it.

[@i3osco717]

Do the Swedish "Myling" it's is such an interesting"creature" it gives an insight into the struggle women had to go through back in the day. Also se related "Änglamakerskor" (Eng : Angelmakers) if a good night's sleep is not on your schedule. Swedish Author Johan Egerkrans has gathered alot of Swedish mythology and he recently got an award for his work. Some of his book's can be found translated to English.

[@rainecormier2935]

"Where will werewolves take us" is a mouthful! 😄

[@ZedaZ80]

The "werewolves" in the Wheel of Time series were pretty cool (in regards to wanting sensitive werewolves). *EDIT:* they aren't really monsters, just another way of being human. *EDIT2:* don't get your hopes up too high though, they are around until the very end of the series, but they probably aren't as soft and sensitive as your might want :( Just a pleasantly different take on what it means to be a werewolf.

[@farkasmactavish]

They weren't another way of being human, they were a bridge between wolf and man.

[@Havok91]

Your film stills starting at 6:24 are backwards. The shot you've labeled as from "The Wolf Man" is not in the film anywhere, whereas the scene you've labeled as "The Werewolf" IS from The Wolf Man.

[@Shatterverse]

You sort of completely overlooked the broadly successful White Wolf RPG _Vampire_ and its spinoff/companion _Werewolf_ all under the _World of Darkness_ umbrella. This of course inspired a lot of internet werewolf RP, art, 'original' fiction, fan fiction, video games (same or similar IPs) and the Underworld movies in all but name - see the associated lawsuit that White Wolf lost since they couldn't trademark the broader concept. That's a lot to leave out. I'm gonna assume ignorance. As a gamer, although I don't really like WoD, I have to be fair and accredit it its due.

[@alisonshirleyforu]

This was really good to see, however I'm a little surprised that the topic of seeing a werewolf as a romantic figured was not talked about. In many many current books and graphics novels there is this concept that werewolves specifically know who their "soulmate" or "true mate" is by first sight or smell. Which have lead to some interesting stories. I kind of wanted to know where this concept came from since it is a lot of modern werewolf stories.