Posted: Wed May 09, 2007 6:07 pm
The whole inner beast letting loose and out of control was the original appeal of the werewolf, that we all have the capacity to do harm and go on rampages and have no control of ourselves but our humanity locks that away.
However recognizing human evil, not becuase of loss of control but because they enjoy it and know what they are doing is much scarier. So the werewolf like the vampire looses this slot in horror today.
The werewolf in comics and such is basically a fluffy version of the Incredible Hulk or Venom. A character who can't control themselves and their other nature comes out in control.
Spider-Man 3's plot as far the Black Spider-man goes could be seen a simular plot to some vampire or werewolf concepts. Gain new power, unleash your wild side, but discover its dark and could cause you to turn on those you love so try to stop it.
The idea is still enjoyed and viewed as dramatic. Its just the whole sprouting fur, fangs, tail, and turning into an actual/hybrid of an animal that has lost its effect in the mainstream.
But we still love werewolves, and like vampires are being forced to adapt to a changing perseption by the audience.
However recognizing human evil, not becuase of loss of control but because they enjoy it and know what they are doing is much scarier. So the werewolf like the vampire looses this slot in horror today.
The werewolf in comics and such is basically a fluffy version of the Incredible Hulk or Venom. A character who can't control themselves and their other nature comes out in control.
Spider-Man 3's plot as far the Black Spider-man goes could be seen a simular plot to some vampire or werewolf concepts. Gain new power, unleash your wild side, but discover its dark and could cause you to turn on those you love so try to stop it.
The idea is still enjoyed and viewed as dramatic. Its just the whole sprouting fur, fangs, tail, and turning into an actual/hybrid of an animal that has lost its effect in the mainstream.
But we still love werewolves, and like vampires are being forced to adapt to a changing perseption by the audience.