Wolf Man and Hollywood's Quest to Make Monsters Relevant Again
Dracula. The Frankenstein monster. The Invisible Man. The Mummy. And, of course, the Wolf Man. These classic monsters have evolved and adapted over the decades, transcending single interpretations while consistently terrifying audiences across generations. We've recently seen a new Dracula in Robert Eggers' Nosferatu, Guillermo del Toro is crafting a fresh take on Frankenstein, and now writer-director Leigh Whannell offers his vision of the Wolf Man.
But how does a filmmaker like Whannell capture modern audiences' attention with yet another werewolf movie, specifically focusing on the Wolf Man? More broadly, how do these filmmakers, as Whannell himself notes, make classic monsters scary and relevant in 2025?
Gather your torches, prepare your wolfsbane, sharpen your stakes, and prepare to delve into the metaphorical depths of monster stories. We spoke with Whannell about the impact of classic monster movies on his work, his approach to reviving beloved creatures like the Wolf Man, and why you should care.
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