"Wolf Man: Hollywood's Effort to Revive Monster Relevance"

Dracula. The Frankenstein Monster. The Invisible Man. The Mummy. And, of course, the Wolf Man. These iconic monsters have evolved over the years, transcending their original forms to captivate and terrify audiences across generations. We've recently seen Robert Eggers' take on Dracula in his Nosferatu adaptation, and Guillermo del Toro is set to breathe new life into Frankenstein. Now, writer-director Leigh Whannell is putting his unique spin on the Wolf Man.

But how does a filmmaker like Whannell engage modern audiences with yet another werewolf film, especially one centered around the Wolf Man? How can these filmmakers, as Whannell points out, make these classic monsters both frightening and relevant in today's world?

To delve into this, arm yourself with torches, wolfsbane, and stakes—and a keen eye for the metaphors embedded in monster narratives. We sat down with Whannell to discuss the impact of classic monster movies on his work, strategies for reviving cherished characters like the Wolf Man in 2025, and why these stories continue to matter.