Well, there's 'The Howling'. It's about a group of people in a small town who start to transform into werewolves. The movie adaptation was really popular and added to the horror of the werewolf genre. Then there's the 'Underworld' series which has werewolves as one of the main supernatural elements. It's more of an action - horror blend, but still has some great werewolf horror elements.
One classic werewolf horror story is 'The Wolf Man'. It features a man who is cursed to transform into a werewolf during full moons. Another is 'An American Werewolf in London' which combines horror with dark humor as the main character struggles with his new lycanthropic nature. Also, the short story 'The Werewolf' by Angela Carter is well - known for its unique take on the werewolf legend.
Well, 'The Werewolf of Paris' is a classic. It was one of the early works that really explored the concept of the werewolf in a horror context.
One classic scary werewolf short story is 'The Wolf-Man' by Curt Siodmak. It's a great read with its chilling description of the transformation into a werewolf. The main character Larry Talbot's struggle against his inner beast is really engaging.
There's 'Ginger Snaps'. This werewolf horror story focuses on two sisters. One of them gets bitten and begins to turn into a werewolf. It explores themes like female puberty and the monstrous in a really interesting way. The horror comes from not just the physical transformation but also the psychological changes the girl goes through as she becomes more and more wolf - like.
The idea of the werewolf being an outcast is also common. Once someone becomes a werewolf, they are often shunned by society. They are no longer part of the human world but also not fully accepted in the world of animals. This sense of isolation adds to the horror. Also, the werewolf's insatiable hunger for flesh, especially human flesh, is a typical element that makes these stories so terrifying.
One classic is 'The Werewolf of Paris' by Guy Endore. It's an old but very interesting take on the werewolf story, set in Paris and full of mystery and horror elements.
I like 'The Howling'. In this story, a woman goes to a retreat in the woods that turns out to be a haven for werewolves. The idea of being surrounded by werewolves without realizing it at first is really scary. The movie adaptation also has some really creepy moments, like the werewolves' howls echoing through the forest at night.
The mystery. We don't fully understand the werewolf curse, how it spreads or who will be the next victim. That element of the unknown makes it appealing.
One classic is 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde'. It's a story that delves into the duality of human nature. The mystery lies in the strange relationship between the two titular characters. Another is 'Dracula'. It combines horror elements like the vampire and mystery as the characters try to figure out how to stop Dracula. And 'The Turn of the Screw' is also well - known. It has an ambiguous and spooky plot where the governess believes she sees ghosts, but it's not clear if they're real or just in her mind.
One classic Hollywood horror story is 'Psycho'. It has that iconic shower scene that still scares people today. The Bates Motel and Norman Bates' character are really creepy.
One classic is 'Dracula' by Bram Stoker. It introduced the iconic vampire figure. Another is 'Frankenstein' by Mary Shelley, which explores the creation of life and its consequences. 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde' is also well - known, delving into the duality of human nature.