Svengoolie Season 11 Episode 13 Frankenstein Meets the Wolf Man

Svengoolie is a classic horror movie showcase that has been running for over 40 years. Every week, the titular character (played by Rich Koz) presents a different horror film, accompanied by humorous commentary and skits. Season 11 episode 13 features the classic horror movie, Frankenstein Meets the Wolf Man.

This movie was released in 1943 and is the fifth film in the Universal Monsters franchise. It is directed by Roy William Neill and stars Lon Chaney Jr. as the Wolf Man and Bela Lugosi as Frankenstein's monster (despite playing Dracula in the first film to feature Frankenstein, Lugosi was chosen to replace Boris Karloff who previously played Frankenstein).

The movie begins with the lovelorn Larry Talbot (Chaney), who is seeking a cure for his lycanthropy. He travels to the ruins of Castle Frankenstein, hoping to find some information on the mad scientist's experiments. There, he discovers the frozen body of the monster (Lugosi) and is convinced that it can help him become mortal once again.

Larry and some local villagers decide to bring the monster back to life, but things don't go as planned. The monster, now possessed by a malevolent spirit, breaks free from its chains and decides to seek out Talbot, knowing that his presence can somehow help them both. Meanwhile, Talbot becomes the Wolf Man once again and must fight to control his animalistic urges.

The two monsters eventually cross paths and engage in an epic battle that takes place in a nearby dam. The finale of the film is one of the most iconic moments in the Universal Monsters franchise and serves as a precursor to many of the monster mash-ups that would follow.

As with all movies featured on Svengoolie, Frankenstein Meets the Wolf Man is presented with a healthy dose of humor and wit. Rich Koz (as Svengoolie) provides insightful commentary on the movie, making jokes and puns that are sure to make viewers chuckle.

Overall, Frankenstein Meets the Wolf Man is a classic horror movie that has stood the test of time. It combines two of the most iconic monsters in cinematic history and delivers a thrilling and entertaining story. Fans of the Universal Monsters franchise and classic horror films in general won't want to miss this episode of Svengoolie.