The Wolf Man
In "The Wolf Man," Larry Talbot returns to his ancestral home in Wales after the death of his brother. While there, he becomes romantically interested in a local woman named Gwen Conliffe. During a visit to a gypsy camp with Gwen, Larry is bitten by a wolf, which he later learns was actually a werewolf. As the full moon rises, Larry transforms into a werewolf himself, struggling with his new identity and the uncontrollable urge to kill. Despite his attempts to seek help and protect those around him, Larry's curse leads to tragic consequences, culminating in a climactic confrontation with his father, Sir John Talbot, who ultimately ends Larry's torment with a silver cane.