Hollywood's Monster Revival: The Wolf Man Returns

Dracula, the Frankenstein Monster, the Invisible Man, and the Mummy. And, of course, let's not overlook the Wolf Man. These iconic monsters have evolved over the years, transcending their original interpretations while continuing to terrify audiences across generations. Recently, we've seen Robert Eggers bring us another Dracula in the form of Nosferatu, Guillermo del Toro is working on a new Frankenstein, and now, writer-director Leigh Whannell is putting his unique spin on the Wolf Man.

The question arises: how does a filmmaker like Whannell make modern audiences care about yet another werewolf movie, especially the Wolf Man? How do these filmmakers, as Whannell puts it, make these classic monsters both scary and relevant once more?

To delve into this, arm yourself with torches, wolfsbane, and stakes, and prepare to explore the metaphors within these monster stories. We had the opportunity to speak with Whannell about the impact of classic monster movies on his work, his approach to reviving beloved characters like the Wolf Man in 2025, and why these stories still matter to us today!