Tough poll. Was up the better part of last night deliberating on my choice. I voted for the original Wolf Man a moment ago. The Howling is a close, close second.

Of the ones I saw on this list, Howling is my #1 and The Wolfman #2. Even seeing The Wolfman multiple times, it's beautifully and so iconic shot, with the fog, forest and moon -- it's been recreated so many times. Lon Channey Jr plays Talbot in a way that evokes a great deal of empathy for him. The story is really strong.

One of the only things that bothers me about the film is there's parts of the film where Talbot's lines and acting appear out-of-sync with what's going on around him (I'm speaking of his human interactions in the house, both pre and post werewolf bite). It's as if there were parts of the script cut that would have explained why he was acting and saying the things he was. That said, it also reasons that I think Talbot's character needed more depth within the story. I think the plot could have supported Talbot's character changing through his experiences much more than was there.

Dear lord, I remember seeing fractions of that whilst studying The Bloody Chamber. As far as I remember it was rather dire ::big grin:: Shame really, Lansbury's such a babe.

I love the Teen Wolf movies! Full Moon High is solid too.

I like all poll choices, but The Wolfman '10 really scratched my itch. I also dig The Howling IV and The Boy Who Cried Werewolf (both of which sport the best werewolf costumes I've ever seen).

Why isn't Wolf on the list?
Always liked that movie.

American Werewolf in London, then The Howling, then Ginger Snaps

SILVER BULLET

Was one both I and my children enjoyed watching together.

I chose The Howling because it's closest to what I imagine being a werewolf would be like. Painful looking transformations, having people divided on whether they should hide what they are or embrace it and not care who knows about their existence, and just being plain horrifying. It took me awhile to get on board with werewolf films because I've always been more of a vampire girl, but when I started to really appreciate this particular movie monster The Howling stuck out to me as a gritty film (even grittier book, truth be told). Plus, I give the movie props for having one of the best names I've ever heard - Eddie Quist. Say it, it's fun to say.