For example, Universal made a very different choice with The Wolfman in 2010.

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Eventually, the Wolfman, like his movie, slows down what good is state-of-the-art makeup and effects if no one gets to study them?

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"Sometimes, the way of fate is a cruel one, " mutters "The Wolfman's" standard-issue, Maria Ouspenskaya-inspired creepy gypsy woman (a befossiled Geraldine Chaplin).

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This cute, compact microphone (the kind Wolfman Jack would have used) delivers a smoother, richer sound than your device's built-in mic ever could, with none of the hassle of traditional studio gear.

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