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Stars: Christopher Abbott, Julia Garner, Sam Jaeger, Matilda Firth, Benedict Hardie, Ben Prendergast, Zac Chandler | Written by Leigh Whannell, Corbett Tuck | Directed by Leigh Whannell

Writer-director Leigh Whannell follows 2020’s horror hit The Invisible Man with another revamp of a classic Universal monster movie. Unfortunately, it’s not quite a howling success – it delivers its fair share of tension and gore moments, but things get a bit hairier when it comes to landing on a suitable allegory and the script ultimately disappoints.

Wolf Man opens with a prologue, in which pre-teen Blake (Zac Chandler) has a scary encounter with an unseen creature in the woods, while out hunting with his stern, militaristic father Grady (Sam Jaeger). Thirty years later, a now grown-up Blake (Christopher Abbott) inherits a remote woodland cabin after his father is finally declared dead, having disappeared without a trace, many years earlier.

A struggling writer, Blake is...

Director Leigh Whannell’s Wolf Man shakes up the werewolf mythos with a new take on the Universal Classic Monster, and it’s heading to Peacock this month.

From Blumhouse and Universal Pictures, Wolf Man begins streaming exclusively on Peacock beginning April 18.

Christopher Abbott (Poor Things) stars as Blake, a husband and father who inherits his remote childhood home in rural Oregon after his own father vanishes. With his marriage to wife Charlotte (Julia Garner) fraying, Blake persuades Charlotte to take a break from the city and visit the property with their young daughter, Ginger (Matlida Firth). But as the family approaches the farmhouse in the dead of night, they’re attacked by an unseen animal and, in a desperate escape, barricade themselves inside the home as the creature prowls the perimeter.

Of course, there’s also the matter of Blake, who begins a harrowing transformation. Whannell’s reimagining of...

After such high-profile flops as 2010’s The Wolfman and 2017’s The Mummy, the latter of which failed to launch Universal Pictures’s intended Dark Universe franchise, came a rare standout amid the studio’s ongoing project of rebooting its classic horror movies: Leigh Wannell’s The Invisible Man, which reframed the 1933 film (based on H.G. Wells’s novel) as an extreme case of stalking and gaslighting. While this ostensibly feminist spin on the story earned the film some appreciation, its pointed topicality was less compelling than Wannell’s masterful orchestration of suspense and, during the middle stretch, use of a single location.

Now, Wannell has been given the reins to Wolf Man, nominally based on the 1941 version with Lon Chaney Jr. that, along with its sequels, proved to be one of the most influential entries in Universal’s monster cycle. As with The Invisible Man, there isn’t much tying...

Blumhouse’s reinvention of Wolf Man is set to tear onto 4K Uhd, Blu-ray, and DVD on 21st April 2025, bringing Leigh Whannell’s modern take on the iconic Universal monster straight to home audiences. Dubbed “a frightening and heartrending new horror take” by Total Film, and compared to The Shining and The Howling by The Telegraph this gripping new vision blends psychological dread with brutal creature horror. It even managed to score four stars in our review upon release.

Directed by The Invisible Man’s Leigh Whannell, Wolf Man follows Blake (Christopher Abbott), a man seeking a fresh start as he moves his wife Charlotte (Julia Garner) and daughter Ginger (Matilda Firth) back to his childhood home in Oregon. Their attempt at a quiet new life is shattered by a savage animal attack, forcing the family to barricade themselves inside as something lurks in the shadows. As the night drags on,...

In the build-up to Wolf Man's release, the design of the titular monster was seemingly unveiled when photos of a guy in a mask at Universal's theme park attraction found their way online.

Though this did turn out to be the basis for the werewolf that attacks our protagonists in Leigh Whannell's movie, the overall look came across a lot better on screen, and Blake (Christopher Abbott) ultimately transforms into a different beast altogether.

Even so, the "Hills Fever" wolfman's final design still proved to be highly divisive, and a lot of fans simply couldn't get on board with a near-hairless creature that looked far more man than wolf.

We've already seen some alternate creature designs from concept artist Constantine Sekeris, who has now taken to Instagram to share another early sketch. This take on the monster actually looks a little like the Wolfman from Monster Squad!

The home media release of Leigh Whannell's Wolf Man was just recently announced, and will include a host of behind-the-scenes bonus features that take a look at the making of the film. We have a sneak peek of "Hands on Horror," featuring the cast and crew discussing the attempted escape sequence:

"Leigh Whannell brings a dark new twist to one of Universal’s most iconic monsters in Wolf Man, available to own or rent on Digital February 4, 2025 and on 4K Uhd, Blu-ray and DVD March 18, 2025 from Blumhouse and Universal Pictures Home Entertainment.

Wolf Man contains over 30 minutes of behind-the-scenes content, including a peek at the terrifying Wolf Man transformation, breakdowns of the gnarly action & scares scenes throughout the film, and much more! Wolf Man is directed by horror-acclaimed filmmaker Leigh Whannell, and stars Christopher Abbott, Julia Garner, Sam Jaeger (“The Handmaid’s Tale”), Matilda Firth (“Hullraisers”), Ben Prendergast (“The Sojourn Audio Drama...

Wolf Man on Digital, 4K Uhd, Blu-ray, and DVD: "Leigh Whannell brings a dark new twist to one of Universal’s most iconic monsters in Wolf Man, available to own or rent on Digital February 4, 2025 and on 4K Uhd, Blu-ray and DVD March 18, 2025 from Blumhouse and Universal Pictures Home Entertainment.

Wolf Man contains over 30 minutes of behind-the-scenes content, including a peek at the terrifying Wolf Man transformation, breakdowns of the gnarly action & scares scenes throughout the film, and much more! Wolf Man is directed by horror-acclaimed filmmaker Leigh Whannell, and stars Christopher Abbott, Julia Garner, Sam Jaeger (“The Handmaid’s Tale”), Matilda Firth (“Hullraisers”), Ben Prendergast (“The Sojourn Audio Drama”) and Benedict Hardie (The Invisible Man).

From Blumhouse and the director of The Invisible Man comes a modern take on the classic monster story, Wolf Man. Seeking a fresh start, Blake moves his wife Charlotte and daughter Ginger to his childhood home in rural Oregon.

Universal Monsters has proven to be a rocky IP, as Universal has struggled to find a winning formula. Following the success of 2020's The Invisible Man, a partnership with Blumhouse, the two teamed up again with Leigh Whannell for Wolf Man.

Whannell's new attempt at a Universal Monster had all the right ingredients for a second success. Unfortunately, Wolf Man ended up leaving the box office with its tail between its legs after taking a hit from the critics. After a release in theaters on Jan. 15, Universal is already sending the horror on streaming. Wolf Man will be available to rent or own on digital starting Feb. 4 on all PVOD platforms.

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After an unfortunate lackluster performance at the box office, Leigh Whannell's Wolf Man has been given a digital release date. You can expect the horror film to be available for rent or purchase on digital retailers on Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025. As of right now, you can pre-order the film on digital platforms such as AppleTV or Fandango at Home for $24.99 before taxes.

On the actual day of its digital release, the movie will likely be priced between $19.99 and $29.99 for purchase, while rental may range from $14.99 to $24.99. This is an estimate of the usual prices for both purchasing and renting a new movie on its digital release day. Then, on March 18, the horror film will reportedly have a physical media release, where it will be available to buy on 4K Uhd, Blu-ray, and DVD.

Here are the bonus features that will be included on the digital version, 4K, Blu-ray and DVD...

One of the biggest talking points among horror fans in the build-up to Wolf Man's release was the design of the titular monster, which was seemingly unveiled when photos of a guy in a mask at Universal's theme park attraction found their way online.

The werewolf that attacks our protagonists in Leigh Whannell's movie actually ended up looking a lot better, and Blake (Christopher Abbott) ultimately transforms into a different beast altogether.

Even so, the "Hills Fever" wolfman's final design still proved to be highly divisive, and a lot of fans simply couldn't get on board with a near-hairless creature that looked far more man than wolf.

Below, you'll find a number of alternate creature designs from concept artist Constantine Sekeris, and it seems there may have been early plans in place to have Blake change into a slightly more lupine-looking werewolf.

"Wanted to share some very...

Horror fans were very excited when it was announced that Leigh Whannell had stepped in to replace the departing Derek Cianfrance as director on Universal/Blumhouse's Wolf Man reboot, since the filmmaker had previously delivered his own take on another classic Universal Monster which proved to be a big critical and commercial hit.

Unfortunately, it doesn't look like Whannell is going to be able to repeat The Invisible Man's success.

Wolf Man arrived in theaters on Friday amid mostly negative reviews (it currently sits at 54% on Rotten Tomatoes), and the movie has now come in well below its already modest opening weekend box office estimates.

The downbeat werewolf flick was on track for a $17M-$21M bow, but only managed to take in $10.6M over three days (analysts believe it'll hit $12M by Monday).

It's worth noting that Wolf Man did have a relatively low production budget of $25 million,...

Leigh Whannell's Wolf Man is now in theaters, and the Universal Monster reboot may be facing an uphill struggle after failing to take a big enough bite out of the box office over the weekend.

We're still waiting on international numbers, but the movie only managed to take in $4.45M on Friday (including Thursday previews) in North America, and is now on track for a $17M-$21M debut. This wouldn't exactly be a disaster for a film with a reported $25 million budget, but audiences really don't seem to be too fussed about this one.

Wolf Man has earned a C- CinemaScore, which is disappointing even for an R-rated horror movie. It's also dropped down to a "rotten" 54% on Rotten Tomatoes.

Again, overseas takings may be a lot better (and that relatively low budget has to be taken into consideration), but as things stand, Disney's Mufasa: The Lion King looks set to claim the No.

Wolf Man has been long in development. Unfortunately, the new take on the popular Universal Monsters character is not a big hit with the audiences.

Leigh Whannell successfully rebooted The Invisible Man five years ago, and he joined his second Universal Monsters project in 2020. Due to scheduling, he departed the project to focus on other films, he returned in 2023 after Derek Cianfrance and Ryan Gosling left the project. Unfortunately, the film was not a huge hit and, after a disappointing Rotten Tomatoes score, Wolf Man debuted with a C- score on CinemaScore.

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When Universal Pictures’ attempt at a Marvel-style “Dark Universe” flopped, Blumhouse stepped in with its own take on classic movie monsters. One of their biggest hits was The Invisible Man, which earned rave reviews and pulled in $144.5 million worldwide on just a $7 million budget.

Director Leigh Whannell, after working on The Invisible Man, shifted his focus to Wolf Man. For years, there’s been talk about a sequel focusing on Elisabeth Moss’s character, the “Invisible Woman.”

Jason Blum and James Wan have hinted that they’re open to continuing the story. However, Whannell recently told The Hollywood Reporter that he’s not interested in directing a sequel.

Whannell explained that crafting an ending is one of the hardest parts of screenwriting, mentioning his admiration for movies like Se7en, which he recently saw in IMAX.

He said he’s proud of how The Invisible Man ended and doesn’t want...

When Universal Pictures' plan for an McU-style "Dark Universe" fell apart, Blumhouse wasted no time putting its own spin on those iconic movie monsters. The Invisible Man was among the first and received rave reviews before grossing $144.5 million worldwide on a mere $7 million budget.

While filmmaker Leigh Whannell has since moved on to Wolf Man, there's been chatter for years about him helming a sequel revolving around Elisabeth Moss' "Invisible Woman."

The movie ended by teasing a vigilante-style follow-up and both Jason Blum and James Wan have left the door open to it becoming a reality in previous interviews.

Unfortunately, Whannell doesn't seem overly interested and closed the door on stepping behind the camera for The Invisible Woman while talking to The Hollywood Reporter (via FearHQ.com).

"An ending is the hardest thing to do in screenwriting. It’s the holy grail of screenwriting, and I revere movies with great endings.

Wolf Man is now playing in theaters in most major markets worldwide, and we're delving into the horror reboot's intense final act while touching on how this latest take on the classic Universal Monster differs from other versions of the terrifying tale.

Spoilers follow.

The movie begins with an overprotective (borderline abusive) father taking his young son hunting in the dense Oregon woods. After an encounter with an unseen creature, the man becomes obsessed with tracking the monster down.

We then jump forward 30 years, as Blake Lovell (Christopher Abbott) receives a letter informing him that his estranged father has legally been declared dead after going missing in the woods years earlier. Blake convinces his wife Charlotte (Julia Garner) and daughter Ginger (Matilda Firth) to accompany him to his dad's secluded house to pack up his belongings.

After swerving to avoid a shadowy figure standing in the middle of the road,...

The wolf has come out to play, and some horror fans are not interested. However, others have found a deeper meaning to Leigh Whannell's recently released Wolf Man, a reimagining of a Universal monster classic. While Whannell had already prepared himself for criticism and hate of his wolf-transformation film, the film is proving to be extremely divisive among horror fans.

Sitting at 55% on the Tomatometer and 65% on the Popcornmeter, it seems that the Universal Pictures werewolf flick has divided fans and critics alike. As of right now, Wolf Man might be another example of how flashy advertising, unique screenings, and stunning practical effects can only take a story so far in the hearts of audiences.

Some reviews criticize the lackluster story, while others praise the visual effects and slow burn of Wolf Man. Well, everyone knows that a film will never please every audience member, but it seems like...

Warning: Spoilers for Wolf Man.

Directed by Leigh Whannell, Wolf Man is a reboot of the 1941 classic film of the same name. However, the updated plot bears little resemblance to its predecessor. The film follows Blake Lovell (Christopher Abbott), a family man who travels to his childhood home located in the remote wilderness of Oregon. After his father, Grady (Sam Jaeger), is officially pronounced dead after disappearing in the forest years ago, Blake is tasked with clearing out his old house. With summer rolling in, he decides to bring along his wife and daughter, Charlotte (Julia Garner) and Ginger (Matilda Firth). Unfortunately, terror sets in before any of them have a chance to make it to the house.

After encountering a local hunter, who aids in guiding Blake and his family down the road, a beastly man blocks their path and causes their vehicle to tumble into the woods, rendering it useless.

Stars: Christopher Abbott, Julia Garner, Sam Jaeger, Matilda Firth, Benedict Hardie, Ben Prendergast, Zac Chandler | Written by Leigh Whannell, Corbett Tuck | Directed by Leigh Whannell

Writer-director Leigh Whannell follows 2020’s horror hit The Invisible Man with another revamp of a classic Universal monster movie. Unfortunately, it’s not quite a howling success – it delivers its fair share of tension and gore moments, but things get a bit hairier when it comes to landing on a suitable allegory and the script ultimately disappoints.

Wolf Man opens with a prologue, in which pre-teen Blake (Zac Chandler) has a scary encounter with an unseen creature in the woods, while out hunting with his stern, militaristic father Grady (Sam Jaeger). Thirty years later, a now grown-up Blake (Christopher Abbott) inherits a remote woodland cabin after his father is finally declared dead, having disappeared without a trace, many years earlier.

A struggling writer, Blake is...

The director of Wolf Man, the modern adaptation of the classic movie from 1941 and part of the catalog of the Universal Classic Monsters catalog, has set the record straight about Ryan Gosling's involvement in the film and why the star of Barbie left the project. And it was all because of those pesky scheduling conflicts. At one stage, Hollywood icon Ryan Gosling was attached to lead the project at one point. In fact, even before Leigh Whannell was announced as the director in charge, Gosling was the only one attached to the Universal Pictures film, which strives to revive the classic monster movie.

However, Gosling quietly left the project, and Christopher Abbott was brought in as a replacement. The Hollywood status of the two actors is pretty different, and Gosling's presence would surely have helped the film in terms of popularity and fanfare. But Abbott, who has proven his...

2025 had a strong start with an interesting variety of movies released in theaters, and these, along with some of the biggest hits from the final weeks of 2024, are now in theaters. 2024 saw some big hits on the big screen from different genres and was an overall successful year for the film industry, with movies like the comedy The Fall Guy, the drama Challengers, horror with Late Night With The Devil and Longlegs, the sequel Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, and the long-awaited Gladiator II.

The first days of January brought the horror movie The Damned, a one-of-a-kind musical biographical movie with Better Man, and the sequel Den of Thieves 2: Pantera. Now joining them and more is a new version of a horror classic directed by Leigh Whannell and a buddy movie starring Keke Palmer and Sza.

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Those looking for new releases to watch for the weekend of January 18, 2025, will be spoiled for choice whether you are a fan of horror, action, or gut-wrenching drama. Those who have been keeping an eye on the most recent Oscar predictions will also have a chance to stream several films that have been in consideration, as well as recent winners from the Golden Globes, including titles like Memoir of a Snail, A Different Man, and Queer.

Check below for new movies released this weekend in theaters and streaming, but we have picked four that you won't want to miss out on. Whether you feel the urge to howl at the moon or need a good cry, these four films should be on your radar for those looking for what to watch.

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The moment we first caught a glimpse of Wolf Man's titular monster during last year's Universal's Halloween Horror Nights, it was clear Blumhouse's take on the iconic character would be divisive.

In terms of creature design, it's not what fans expected and definitely not what the majority wanted. Alas, it now sounds like that's at least one of the contributing factors to filmmaker Leigh Whannell's take on the franchise being too light on scares in a reboot that lacks bite.

The review embargo lifted today and while some critics enjoyed this fresh take on the most iconic of all werewolves, most agree that Wolf Man is a far cry from the edge-of-your-seat horror movie Whannell delivered with The Invisible Man in 2020.

According to Variety, "'Wolf Man' wants to say something — about the fear of inheriting aggression or mental illness from our parents, perhaps — but winds up making him pathetic in the process.

When we look back on this period of Hollywood movies and decide which reboots and remakes actually deserve to come with us, Leigh Whannell's The Invisible Man should be among them. After Universal's attempted cinematic universe was Doa, the 2020 horror film showed the classic monsters had more to offer than brand recognition by finding something about the 1933 original that spoke to today and mining it for well-executed scares. I remember it as the kind of movie I was telling friends they had to see as soon as I left the theater.

Wolf Man, released on January 15, 2025, follows Blake and his wife Charlotte as they visit his secluded childhood home in rural Oregon. After a mysterious animal attack, they become trapped inside, and Charlotte is forced to confront Blake's disturbing transformation amidst growing tension and fear.

Release Date January 15, 2025Rating RRuntime 103 minutesGenres Thriller, HorrorFranchise(s) Universal MonstersCast Beatriz Romilly,...

Straight off the heels of the acclaimed Nosferatu remake, writer/director Leigh Whannell is transforming a different classic horror film with Wolf Man, having already remade a Universal Monster with his excellent Invisible Man. While the 1941 monochrome masterpiece The Wolf Man would serve to influence werewolf depictions in Hollywood for decades to come, there haven't been many acclaimed wolf works over the past two decades. Universal Pictures' last attempt, 2010's The Wolfman with Benecio del Toro, was underwhelming, but horror fans are hopeful about this go-around from Whannell.

The filmmaker — whose recent Hollywood premiere of Wolf Man was canceled due to the ongoing LA wildfires — has taken a more grounded approach to the beast's origins, doing away with the fortune-teller and pentagrams of the 1941 film (and basically every other plot point of that movie). The more humane script by Whannell and Corbett Tuck offers some clever devices for fans to dissect after the fact,...

After such high-profile flops as 2010’s The Wolfman and 2017’s The Mummy, the latter of which failed to launch Universal Pictures’s intended Dark Universe franchise, came a rare standout amid the studio’s ongoing project of rebooting its classic horror movies: Leigh Wannell’s The Invisible Man, which reframed the 1933 film (based on H.G. Wells’s novel) as an extreme case of stalking and gaslighting. While this ostensibly feminist spin on the story earned the film some appreciation, its pointed topicality was less compelling than Wannell’s masterful orchestration of suspense and, during the middle stretch, use of a single location.

Following that success, Wannell has been given the reins to Wolf Man, nominally based on the 1941 version with Lon Chaney Jr. that, along with its sequels, proved to be one of the most influential entries in Universal’s monster cycle. As with The Invisible Man, there isn’t...

Leigh Whannell delivers a new take on a classic Universal Monster as Wolf Man releases and becomes available to watch. The 2025 horror movie brings back an icon of the monster genre with Christopher Abbott playing the titular character. The film comes from Whannell after he already successfully revamped a Universal Monster with Blumhouse's help in 2020's The Invisible Man. The new version of Wolf Man focuses on a family as the husband/father begins to transform into a new being after an animal attack.

Christopher Abbott joins a long list of actors who have portrayed a version of Wolf Man on the big screen, as he takes on the role after Ryan Gosling dropped out. Universal and Blumhouse elected to give Wolf Man a theatrical release to give audiences a chance to see the movie in theaters before it becomes available to watch at home on streaming and digital. This...

Blumhouse, the studio that redefined modern horror with The Invisible Man, is set to unleash the Wolf Man, in cinemas on 17 January. Directed by Leigh Whannell, the mastermind behind Upgrade and Insidious: Chapter 3, this darkly atmospheric film plunges audiences into a night of survival, dread, and deadly transformation.

Golden Globe nominee Christopher Abbott takes the lead as Blake, a San Francisco man grappling with the weight of familial turmoil. After the mysterious disappearance of his father, Blake inherits his childhood home nestled deep in the Oregon wilderness. With his marriage to Charlotte, played by Emmy winner Julia Garner, teetering on the brink, Blake convinces her and their young daughter, Ginger, to join him on a journey to reconnect with his past and each other.

Their arrival at the remote property begins with unease and quickly descends into chaos. Attacked by an unseen predator, the family takes refuge inside the farmhouse...

The latest featurette for Universal Pictures and Blumhouse Productions’ Wolf Man remake has dropped, providing fans with a closer look at lead star Christopher Abbott’s portrayal of the titular character. In the modern reboot of Universal’s Classic Monster, Abbott will be playing the role of Blake, a San Francisco husband and father, who inherits his remote childhood home in rural Oregon.

In the featurette, director Leigh Whannell and the creative team discussed the intricate process of creating the look of the Wolf Man, which would set it apart from past adaptations. It also shows behind-the-scenes footage of the special effects prosthetic, and how the team would put it on Abbott. According to Whannell, the look was also inspired by cult classic body horror movies like John Carpenter’s The Thing and David Cronenberg’s The Fly. The video also features Emmy winner Julia Garner, who plays the role of Blake’s wife Charlotte,...

The highly anticipated horror film Wolf Man, directed by Leigh Whannell, is set to hit theaters on January 17, 2025, marking the seventh installment in Universal’s Wolf Man franchise.

Starring Christopher Abbott as the lead character Blake, the film explores a chilling transformation that redefines the classic werewolf narrative. A recently released clip offers audiences the most detailed glimpse yet of this reimagined monster.

The story follows Blake, a family man who moves from San Francisco to rural Oregon with his wife Charlotte (played by Emmy winner Julia Garner) and their daughter Ginger (Matilda Firth). They relocate to Blake’s childhood home after inheriting the property, left vacant following his father’s mysterious disappearance.

The suspense begins when, on a moonlit night, the family is attacked by a werewolf. Although they manage to barricade themselves inside, Blake is clawed during the encounter, setting off his horrifying transformation.

The new footage captures this transformation in graphic detail,...

The first press screenings for Wolf Man took place last night, and the social media reactions have been very positive so far.

Although a lot of horror fans were disappointed by the creature design (of both the first werewolf and the monster Christopher Abbott's Blake transforms into) in Blumhouse/Universal's reboot, this doesn't seem to have been an issue for the majority of critics.

Overall, it sounds like director Leigh Whannell has delivered a worthy follow-up to 2020's acclaimed The Invisible Man with a terrifying, gruesome, and surprisingly emotional film.

It's always worth keeping in mind that these initial reactions do tend to be quite effusive, but we haven't come across a single negative post, which is usually a pretty good sign.

Have a read through the reactions below, and we'll continue to update as more come in.

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Blumhouse and Invisible Man director Leigh Whannell's Wolf Man is set to hit theaters later this month, and tickets for the horror reboot are now officially on sale.

To accompany the announcement, we have some new posters, a TV spot and featurette giving us our best look yet at the other werewolf that Christopher Abbott's Blake will change into.

The new spot includes a (very) quick glimpse of the beast, but the featurette spotlights the full creature design via some concept maquettes. The video also features Whannell and the cast discussing this latest take on the classic Universal Monster.

It's entirely possible that what we've seen of the Wolf Man so far will not be the final form, as Blake could transform into a more lupine-looking creature towards the end of the movie.

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From Blumhouse and visionary writer-director Leigh Whannell, the creators of the chilling modern monster tale The Invisible Man, comes a terrifying new lupine nightmare: Wolf Man.

Golden Globe nominee Christopher Abbott stars as Blake, a San Francisco husband and father, who inherits his remote childhood home in rural Oregon after his own father vanishes and is presumed dead. With his marriage to his high-powered wife, Charlotte, fraying, Blake persuades Charlotte to take a break from the city and visit the property with their young daughter, Ginger.

But as the family approaches the farmhouse in the dead of night, they’re attacked by an unseen animal and, in a desperate escape, barricade themselves inside the home as the creature prowls the perimeter. As the night stretches on, however, Blake begins to behave strangely, transforming into something unrecognizable, and Charlotte will be forced to...

Universal Pictures’ new Wolf Man featurette provides a sneak peek behind the curtain into the creation of the iconic creature’s look. Writer-director Leigh Whannell (The Invisible Man) hopes that “people will walk away from this film unable to forget the imagery,” and promises this is a wolf man no one has seen before.

It Comes at Night‘s Christopher Abbott stars as the titular character. The film also stars Julia Garner (Apartment 7A), Matlida Firth (Coma), Sam Jaeger (The Handmaid’s Tale), Ben Prendergast, and Benedict Hardie (The Invisible Man). Zac Chandler, Beatriz Romilly, and Milo Cawthorne round out the cast.

Julia Garner, Matilda Firth, and Christopher Abbott) in ‘Wolf Man’ (Photo © 2025 Universal Studios)

“Golden Globe nominee Christopher Abbott stars as Blake, a San Francisco husband and father, who inherits his remote childhood home in rural Oregon after his own father vanishes and is presumed dead. With his marriage to his high-powered wife,...

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2025 will be a year of sequels and live-action reimaginings of blockbuster animated films. Marvel and DC are feeding comic book fans’ appetites with a handful of 2025 theatrical releases. Wicked wraps up, we’ll finally get a look at the world 28 years after Danny Boyle and Alex Garland’s came up with their version of a zombie apocalypse, and Mission: Impossible serves up its first direct sequel of the franchise with Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning.

Ana de Armas slips into the John Wick world, horror fans will be treated to The Bride and Wolf Man, and Edgar Wright takes on a new adaptation of Stephen King’s The Running Man with Glen Powell in the lead. Theaters will also be filled with fans of James Cameron’s Avatar franchise with the December release of...

"This film is my tribute to the 80s movies I loved growing up." Universal has unveiled a 2-minute making of featurette for Leigh Whannell's new Wolf Man movie, landing in theaters in January 2025. Just around the corner! Produced by Blumhouse, this a fresh update on the classic furry Universal Monster originally invented in the 1941 film The Wolf Man. "What if someone you loved became something else?" What would you do? A man must save himself and his family when they are stalked, terrorized, and haunted by a deadly werewolf at night – but something else is going on with him, too. Christopher Abbott co-stars with Julia Garner, plus Sam Jaeger, Matilda Firth, Ben Prendergast, and Benedict Hardie. This promo video features Leigh and his cinematographer Stefan Duscio discussing making the movie, including his biggest horror inspirations for it – The Fly and The Thing. They also hype up the slick cinematography...

A new featurette for Wolf Man entitled “Leigh Whannell & The New Era of Terror” has been released by Blumhouse. The film itself will be in theaters on January 17, 2025.

“What if someone you loved became something else?”

From Blumhouse and visionary writer-director Leigh Whannell, the creators of the chilling modern monster tale The Invisible Man, comes a terrifying new lupine nightmare: Wolf Man.

Golden Globe nominee Christopher Abbott stars as Blake, a San Francisco husband and father, who inherits his remote childhood home in rural Oregon after his own father vanishes and is presumed dead. With his marriage to his high-powered wife, Charlotte, fraying, Blake persuades Charlotte to take a break from the city and visit the property with their young daughter, Ginger.

But as the family approaches the farmhouse in the dead of night, they’re attacked by an unseen animal and, in a desperate escape, barricade themselves inside the...

We're now just over a month away from the release of The Invisible Man director Leigh Whannell's Wolf Man reboot, and Universal Pictures/Blumhouse have shared a new TV spot.

Our first look at what was assumed to be the titular Wolf Man via an actor in a costume at Universal Orlando's Halloween Horror Nights was met with a lot of backlash, but the most recent trailer appeared to confirm that this will be the creature responsible for the initial attack, leaving Christopher Abbott's Blake to change into a different beast altogether.

This TV spot begins with Blake, Charlotte and their daughter Ginger narrowly escaping an attack from a mysterious creature after an accident leaves their car hanging precariously from a tree. The trio manage to make it to their cabin, but after being bitten by the werewolf, Blake begin to undergo a terrifying transformation.

While speaking to Empire,...

From Blumhouse and The Invisible Man director Leigh Whannell comes a terrifying new lupine nightmare, Wolf Man. In the movie, Golden Globe nominee Christopher Abbott (Poor Things) stars as Blake, a San Francisco husband and father, who inherits his remote childhood home in rural Oregon after his own father vanishes and is presumed dead.

With his marriage to his high-powered wife, Charlotte (Emmy winner Julia Garner; The Fantastic Four: First Steps), fraying, Blake persuades Charlotte to take a break from the city and visit the property with their young daughter, Ginger (Matlida Firth; Coma).

However, as the family approaches the farmhouse in the dead of night, they’re attacked by an unseen animal and, in a desperate escape, barricade themselves inside the home as the creature prowls the perimeter. As the night stretches on, Blake begins to behave strangely, transforming into something unrecognizable, leaving Charlotte to decide whether the terror...

Universal and Blumhouse's Wolf Man reboot found inspiration in one of the best body horror movies of all time. Director Leigh Whannell recently shared that The Fly starring Jeff Goldblum was a major source of inspiration for the upcoming horror movie.

Speaking with Empire, Whannell opened up about the body horror elements that will be present in Wolf Man, sharing that he took cues from one of the all-time greats: "What The Fly did that a lot of other practical-effects-driven horror movies from that time did not do was bring the tragedy out of these practical effects." He added, "It wasnt a joke in The Fly. It was there to illustrate someone who was dying of an illness. I was like, 'Ive got to do that.' Its not about being funny or icky or gory. This is about the tragedy of the human body falling apart." As part of the interview,...

Universal Pictures and Blumhouse has unleashed the full trailer for Leigh Whannell’s reimagining of ‘Wolf Man.’

Christopher Abbott stars as Blake, a San Francisco husband and father, who inherits his remote childhood home in rural Oregon after his own father vanishes and is presumed dead. With his marriage to his high-powered wife, Charlotte, fraying, Blake persuades Charlotte to take a break from the city and visit the property with their young daughter, Ginger (Matlida Firth).

But as the family approaches the farmhouse in the dead of night, they’re attacked by an unseen animal and, in a desperate escape, barricade themselves inside the home as the creature prowls the perimeter. As the night stretches on, however, Blake begins to behave strangely, transforming into something unrecognizable, and Charlotte will be forced to decide whether the terror within their house is more lethal than the danger without.

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We're now just over two months away from the release of The Invisible Man director Leigh Whannell's Wolf Man reboot, and Universal Pictures UK (via FearHQ.com) has debuted an international trailer featuring quite a bit of new footage.

Our first look at what was assumed to be the titular Wolf Man via an actor in a costume at Universal Orlando's Halloween Horror Nights was met with a lot of backlash, but the first teaser did suggest that this will be the creature responsible for the initial attack, leaving Christopher Abbott's Blake to change into a different beast altogether.

The recent full trailer confirmed that the movie will indeed feature another werewolf, and we catch a new glimpse of the monster (he appears to be more bald than we were expecting!) charging through the trees on all fours in this latest teaser.

The trailer begins with Blake, Charlotte...

Director Leigh Whannell (The Invisible Man) returns to the world of the Universal Monsters with next year’s Wolf Man, and Universal Pictures UK released a new trailer today.

This new trailer for Wolf Man is loaded with brand new footage not previously seen in the movie’s U.S. trailers, so we figured you’d like to check it out. Give it a watch down below.

From Universal and Blumhouse, Wolf Man howls into theaters January 17, 2025.

Golden Globe nominee Christopher Abbott (Poor Things) stars as Blake, a San Francisco husband and father, who inherits his remote childhood home in rural Oregon after his own father vanishes and is presumed dead. With his marriage to his high-powered wife, Charlotte (Julia Garner; Inventing Anna), fraying, Blake persuades Charlotte to take a break from the city and visit the property with their young daughter, Ginger (Matlida Firth; Hullraisers).

But as the family...

"Don't you lay a hand on him!" Universal UK has unveiled another official trailer for the new Wolf Man movie, arriving in theaters January 2025 early next year. A few extra glimpses of different footage added to this trailer though most of it is similar to the official US trailer from last month. Produced by Jason Blum & Blumhouse, this a fresh update on the classic furry Universal Monster originally invented with the 1941 film The Wolf Man. Most recently there was the 2010 remake called The Wolfman starring Benicio Del Toro plus tons of other werewolf flicks in the last few years. From Blumhouse and visionary writer-director Leigh Whannell, the creators of the chilling modern monster tale The Invisible Man, comes a terrifying new lupine nightmare: Wolf Man. The new tagline: "What if someone you loved became something else?" What would you do? A man must save himself and his family when they are stalked,...

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Universal Pictures ha publicado un nuevo tráiler de Hombre lobo, una película del director Leigh Whannell escrita por Leigh Whannell y Corbett Tuck, junto con Lauren Schuker Blum y Rebecca Angelo (Golpe a Wall Street).

Hombre lobo sigue a Blake, un hombre casado y padre de familia que vive en San Francisco y que hereda la remota casa donde creció en la Oregón rural después de la desaparición de su padre, dado por muerto. En medio de una crisis de pareja con su enérgica esposa Charlotte, Blake la convence para que se tome un descanso de la gran ciudad y visite la propiedad con su hija Ginger. Todo se tuerce cuando, de camino a la granja en mitad de la noche, la familia es brutalmente atacada por un animal invisible y, en un intento desesperado por huir,...

The upcoming Wolf Man reboot is going to introduce a unique depiction of the titular creature unlike anything seen in prior films made about the Universal Monster. Going with an untraditional design for the film was influenced by Heath Ledger's Joker.

Wolf Man director Leigh Whannell, who also directed the hit Invisible Man reboot released in 2020, addressed the new film in an interview with Screen Rant at New York Comic Con. Whannell commented on the creature's design, sharing the story behind how he settled upon how the movie's werewolf will appear. It began with simultaneously looking at images of previous depictions of werewolves in film and deciding that his movie's version needed to be unique. The director also shared how Heath Ledger's bold new approach to the Joker in The Dark Knight was highly influential in choosing to go with a design that was far unlike the other depictions.

The invisible Man director Leigh Whannell returns with another refreshing take on one of the classic Universal monsters in next years Wolf Man. Following the release of a new trailer for the horror outing, the filmmaker sat down with Discussing Film to discuss how he will bring something new to the classic tale of the werewolf, and how he will reinterpret the myth for a modern audience.

"Weve all seen a man transform into a beast under the moonlight. Its a shared image of our collective cultural consciousness. To me, the horrors of Wolf Man lie in the infection. In modernizing the werewolf, I didnt want to make it about a curse or anything mystical. In our post-pandemic world, the proximity to people in our own homes who can be ill with a dangerous sickness is what was most interesting to me. So, I dont want people to walk in...

From Blumhouse and visionary writer-director Leigh Whannell, the creators of the chilling modern monster tale The Invisible Man, comes a terrifying new lupine nightmare: Wolf Man

Wolf Man is directed by Whannell and written by Whannell & Corbett Tuck. Whannell’s previous films with Blumhouse include The Invisible Man, Upgrade and Insidious: Chapter 3.

Check out the brand new trailer now.

What if someone you loved became something else?

Golden Globe nominee Christopher Abbott stars as Blake, a San Francisco husband and father, who inherits his remote childhood home in rural Oregon after his own father vanishes and is presumed dead. With his marriage to his high-powered wife, Charlotte, fraying, Blake persuades Charlotte to take a break from the city and visit the property with their young daughter, Ginger.

But as the family approaches the farmhouse in the dead of night, they’re attacked by an unseen animal and, in a desperate escape,...

Following an impressively creepy first teaser, Blumhouse has released a full trailer and a new poster for The Invisible Man director Leigh Whannell's upcoming Wolf Man reboot, and it gives us a first glimpse of the movie's other werewolf.

Our first look at what was assumed to be the titular monster via an actor in a costume at Universal Orlando's Halloween Horror Nights was met with a lot of backlash, but the first teaser did suggest that this will be the creature responsible for the initial attack, leaving Christopher Abbott's Blake to change into a different beast altogether.

This new look confirms that the movie will indeed feature another werewolf, and we catch a brief glimpse of the lycanthrope right at the end. From what we can make out, this creature design is... quite similar to the guy in the suit!

The trailer begins with Blake, Charlotte and...

The Invisible Man director Leigh Whannell tries his hand at another classic Universal monster with Wolf Man. Arriving in January 2025, the new take on the classic werewolf story finds It Comes at Night‘s Christopher Abbott discovering his feral side as the titular character.

The Blumhouse horror film stars Julia Garner (Apartment 7A), Matlida Firth (Coma), Sam Jaeger (The Handmaid’s Tale), Ben Prendergast, and Benedict Hardie (The Invisible Man). The cast also includes Zac Chandler, Beatriz Romilly, and Milo Cawthorne.

“Golden Globe nominee Christopher Abbott stars as Blake, a San Francisco husband and father, who inherits his remote childhood home in rural Oregon after his own father vanishes and is presumed dead. With his marriage to his high-powered wife, Charlotte (Garner), fraying, Blake persuades Charlotte to take a break from the city and visit the property with their young daughter, Ginger (Firth),” reads Universal’s synopsis. “But as the family...