Werewolves unlike other supernatural creatures are the most human. Vampires, once changed are vampires at all times, much like zombies. Werewolves themselves represent the animalistic side of human nature, however they do not hunt and kill at random. It is literally the mix of man and beast. Along with this, werewolves are controlled by lunar patterns, which could relate to human hormone patterns controlling emotions. Werewolves represent the darkness that lurks inside every human being. Werewolves, when turned, have no goodness within them and they tear away the innocence of others, representing the evil side.
Wolfman can be easily related to the Gothic genre due to its use of dark shadows and ambiance as well as Lawrence’s transformation into insanity. After his transformation was complete, he was now an outcast to society, which is also a common gothic theme. This film also contained classic non-fiction scientific occurrences common to gothic movies such as the shock and ice bath therapy, when trying to prove that the werewolf was only in Lawrence’s head. Much of the movie was spent searching for Lawrence’s identity, up until the end when he faced the monster that he had become. In Wolfman during the last scene Lawrence is able to tap into his human side for only a moment when faced by the woman he is in love with, tapping into the romantic side of the Gothic genre. Being a werewolf is not just about brutal murder; it is about coming face to face with the dangerous creature inside all of us.
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