The atmospherics in the forest with the lighting and mist make for a very strong visual
The cast is excellent as well- Lon Chaney Jr is perfect as the likeable, well-intentioned, charming, but physically intimidating “wolf” ( double meaning here going after engaged woman) protagonist
I get a big kick out of the father/son casting here with Claude Rains at 5’6 with On Chaney Jr and his big wide frame
Legosi is so good in his scene- seems half out of it- goes by his own name “Bela”
Rounding out the 4 good actors is Maria Ouspenskaya- twice nominated actress for dodsworth– she’s so weird and eerie- her and Bela make great gypsies
Film’s creepiness benefits from repeated chants and readings
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