SHV - S05E07 - Frankenstein Meets The Wolf Man (1943)

This week we look at the first ever cinematic universe crossover film as Frankenstein Meets The Wolf Man. The 2nd Wolf Man sequel and simultaneously the 5th sequel to Frankenstein sees Bela Lugosi fulfill his original destiny as Frankenstein's Monster, Lon Chaney, Jr return to the role that was exclusively his, and a gigantic editorial mess as the film bombs with test audiences and has to be recut into an almost completely different film. But with a great monster fight and gigantic historical importance, the film has its virtues. We'll give you the full scoop on the great grandfather of the MCU and other shared cinematic universes.