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Wolf Man Reviews Are In And Critics Are Mixed On Leigh Whannell’s New Horror Flick
The 2025 movie calendar is off to a slow start, with many late 2024 releases still dominating the box office. Leigh Whannell’s horror film Wolf Man hopes to join Den of Thieves 2: Pantera at the top of the weekend’s box office when it opens on January 17th, but judging by the mixed reviews from critics, it’s unclear how likely that’ll be.
‘Wolf Man’ Director Leigh Whannell Put On A Film Festival For His Cast
The filmmaker reveals the movies he screened for the Universal Monsters rebooters, discusses the importance of practical effects, and whether Bigfoot could be a Wolfman.
‘Wolf Man’ review: Like father, like son in a grim and serious horror remake
Fans of “SCTV” may remember a “Monster Chiller Horror Theatre” episode in which Joe Flaherty’s late-night host, Count Floyd, mistakenly programs a made-up Ingmar Bergman film, “Whispers of the Wolf,” thinking it’s a simple werewolf picture instead of a moody,
‘Wolf Man’ Review: Leigh Whannell’s Latest Is A Modern Werewolf Story With A Messy Script
Leigh Whannell's 'Wolf Man' is a thrilling experience that’ll keep you on the edge of your seat. Read the full review on Dread Central.
Wolf Man Review: Leigh Whannell Transforms Universal Monster Into Family Drama
Leigh Whannell tempers the scares in Wolf Man, but ups the family melodrama, offering a tragedy in the classic Universal Monster tradition.
Wolf Man Filmmaker Leigh Whannell Details Bringing Another Iconic Monster to Life
For the better part of a century, there has been no werewolf more iconic than Larry Talbot, the man who was transformed into a beast in 1941’s The Wolf Man. Understandably, any filmmaker who attempted to revive the character would be met with some apprehension,
‘Wolf Man’ review: Leigh Whannell fails to conjure reboot magic a second time
It probably was unrealistic to hope for something of a similar quality to that of “The Invisible Man.” The last time Leigh Whannell directed a movie, it was that almost shockingly good entry from
'Wolf Man' review: Can Leigh Whannell best his 'Invisible Man?'
For better, there's been 2020's The Invisible Man, in which writer/director Leigh Whannell left his supernatural leanings from the Insidious franchise behind for a more sci-fi-rooted horror. His Wolf Man has a similarly grim and grounded approach,
Wolf Man Review: I Can See Everything The Universal Monster Reboot Wants To Do, But It Just Doesn’t Work
At the risk of sounding unintentionally patronizing, Leigh Whannell’s Wolf Man gets an “A” for effort. You can see the same mind at work that took the story of The Invisible Man and crafted an allegory about gaslighting,
Leigh Whannell on Bringing Real Life Horror to New Wolf Man Movie
For the entirety of Leigh Whannell's screenwriting career, the horror veteran has shown the gift of being able to make audiences cower in terror inside a darkened movie theater, and then, come back for more.
Wolf Man Reactions: Critics Are Split on Leigh Whannell's New Monster Movie
Leigh Whannell's Wolf Man appears to be divisive among film critics. Wolf Man opens in United States theaters this coming weekend. Directed by Whannell, who previously made 2020's The Invisible Man, the Blumhouse monster movie stars Christopher Abbott,
Nobody knows what it’s like, to be the Wolf Man
Leigh Whannell returns to the Universal vein with Wolf Man, shooting this werewolf tale full of modern anxiety.
‘Wolf Man’ Review: Christopher Abbott and Julia Garner in a Horror Redo That Satisfies but Never Soars
Leigh Whannell follows ‘The Invisible Man’ with another update on a classic from the Universal archives, unfolding in an ...
Wolf Man Review
Leigh Whannell’s Wolf Man boasts some impressive filmmaking and fresh spins on werewolf lore, but its story lacks bite.
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Leigh Whannell gives disappointing update on Upgrade 2
Leigh Whannell issues an update about the status of Upgrade 2, and reveals that he still daydreams about the sci-fi sequel.
‘Wolf Man’ Star Christopher Abbott Talks His 7-Hour Transformation and Why He Has a Personal Stake in ‘The Brutalist’
The actor admits the prosthetics took their toll, even though they helped him get into the right headspace for the character: ...
‘Wolf Man’ Review: Blumhouse’s Emo Monster Mash Is a Far Cry From Its Brilliant ‘Invisible Man’ Model
Despite Christopher Abbott’s commitment, director Leigh Whannell's 'Wolf Man' update proves too slow and serious to satisfy ...
‘Wolf Man’ Seeks to Put Blumhouse Back on Box Office Map After a Quiet 2024
Blumhouse's "Wolf Man" is looking to score $20 million at the box office on MLK weekend, a needed win for the horror studio.
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How Jaws and Finding Nemo influenced Wolf Man’s opening scenes
Wolf Man director Leigh Whannell explains how Jaws, and to a lesser extent Finding Nemo, influenced the new horror movie.