wilbursbrain wrote:
I have no problem with the movie taking place in Victorian England. Although it's not true to the original Wolf Man, I do believe that it would work better for visual and atmospheric purposes. While 1941 wasn't exactly yesterday, it's still considered somewhat modern, especially compared to Victorian England. Perhaps they were afraid that keeping the timeframe somewhat modern would draw comparisons to American Werewolf in London?

Looking back at the original, it could have taken place in the 19th century, really. About the only thing linking it to the present (of 1941) was Chaney's performance, since he plays Larry as pretty much a (then) contemporary American. That and some of the clothes the girls wear. Otherwise - the Talbot home, the village, the gypsies, it could easily have been taking place in the 19th century.

I too am impressed with Rick's make-up - even though I actually like the "snouted" look, I agree that a made-up actor is potentially a lot more impressive than a CGI'd monster. Besides, that trick's been done to death now - it's been 25 years since "The Howling," and snouted werewolves are as old-hat now as the "wolf man" look was back then. I'm also hoping they spare us a 10-minute transformation scene!

I'm even more impressed by what I've heard about production. As good as Rick's work is, it doesn't guarantee a good film (he did the ape for the 70's "Kong," after all - and it was a fine ape ...), but it does sound like this has a good chance of being a pretty good film.