Frankenstein Meets the Wolf Man Ending Explained: What Happened and Why?
Complete breakdown of the climax, final twists, and spoilers for Frankenstein Meets the Wolf Man.
Frankenstein Meets the Wolf Man Ending Explained: Grave robbers open the grave of the wolf man and awaken him. Directed by Roy William Neill, this 1943 horror film stars Lon Chaney Jr. (Lawrence 'Larry' Stewart Talbot / The Wolf Man), alongside Bela Lugosi as The Frankenstein Monster, Patric Knowles as Dr. Frank Mannering, Ilona Massey as Baroness Elsa Frankenstein. With a 6.2/10 rating, the ending has divided audiences.
What Happens at the End of Frankenstein Meets the Wolf Man?
Grave robbers open the grave of the wolf man and awaken him. He doesn't like the idea of being immortal and killing people when the moon is full so tries to find Dr. Frankenstein, in the hopes that the doctor can cure him. Dr. Frankenstein has died; however, his monster is found.
Roy William Neill's narrative builds toward a resolution centered on Lon Chaney Jr. (Lawrence 'Larry' Stewart Talbot / The Wolf Man)'s journey. He doesn't like the idea of being immortal and killing people when the moon is full so tries to find Dr.
As part of the The Wolf Man Collection, the ending carries additional weight for fans following the franchise.
How Does Lon Chaney Jr. (Lawrence 'Larry' Stewart Talbot / The Wolf Man)'s Story End?
- Lon Chaney Jr.: Lon Chaney Jr.'s storyline wraps up in the final act, though some viewers have found the resolution more ambiguous than expected.
- Bela Lugosi (The Frankenstein Monster): Bela Lugosi's role in the climax proves pivotal to how the central conflict resolves.
- Patric Knowles (Dr. Frank Mannering): Patric Knowles's character undergoes a significant shift in the final act.
What Does the Ending of Frankenstein Meets the Wolf Man Mean?
Frankenstein Meets the Wolf Man's ending attempts to resolve the major plot threads, though some narrative elements involving Lon Chaney Jr. may feel rushed. Roy William Neill's final act has been both praised for its ambition and criticized for its execution.