It clawed its way to the top. The horror fantasy “Wolf Man” was No. 1 at the box office on its opening day Friday, raking in ...

Far from looking like any of the more monstrous versions of the figure we’ve seen in cinema, this character looks like a grizzled old man with a white beard and large, wolf-like claws.

‘Wolf Man’ is an effectual monster movie, which regrettably disadvantages its attempts at a cohesive narrative. People’s fascination with werewolves has transcended cultures and time.