"Wolf Man: Hollywood's Bid to Revive Monster Genre"

Dracula. The Frankenstein Monster. The Invisible Man. The Mummy. And, of course, don't forget the Wolf Man. These iconic monsters have evolved and transformed over the years, yet continue to captivate and terrify audiences across generations. Recently, we've seen Robert Eggers reimagine Dracula in his Nosferatu film, while Guillermo del Toro is set to bring a fresh perspective to Frankenstein. Now, writer-director Leigh Whannell is putting his unique spin on the Wolf Man.

The challenge for a filmmaker like Whannell is to make modern audiences care about yet another werewolf movie, specifically the character of the Wolf Man. How do these filmmakers, as Whannell himself points out, manage to make these classic monsters both frightening and relevant once again?

To explore this, arm yourself with torches, wolfsbane, and stakes, and prepare to delve into the deeper metaphors these monster stories convey. We had the opportunity to discuss with Whannell 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 today.