Wolf Man Star Teases Similar Reinvention of Monster as The Invisible Man

Wolf Man Star Teases Similar Reinvention of Monster as The Invisible Man

As a die-hard fan of both classic monsters and modern reinterpretations, I’m absolutely thrilled about the upcoming “Wolf Man” directed by Leigh Whannell. Having been captivated by his unique take on “The Invisible Man”, I have high hopes that he will bring the same level of ingenuity to this iconic werewolf tale. The fact that Christopher Abbott hinted at an unexpected twist in the creature design has me even more intrigued.


In a fresh twist, the modern interpretation of the classic Wolf Man character went through several creative transformations before “The Invisible Man” director Leigh Whannell breathed life into it. The lead actor, Christopher Abbott, recently hinted that this upcoming adaptation offers audiences an unanticipated perspective on the Wolf Man concept, similar to Whannell’s previous monster movie. Whannell was appointed to oversee the project shortly after his “Invisible Man” premiered in cinemas, but later stepped away from it before eventually returning to direct Abbott. With mixed reactions to his “Invisible Man,” this update is sure to spark excitement among fans while also causing some apprehension. The Wolf Man is slated for release on the big screen on January 17, 2025.

Abbott expressed to Collider that Whannell has a unique and impressive interpretation of the story. If you enjoyed “Invisible Man”, then you’ll certainly appreciate this as well, he added. Abbott also mentioned that Whannell is particularly skilled, with many surprises in store, especially when it comes to visual effects.

In the classic movie “The Invisible Man,” a scientist manages to become invisible through experiments, but he struggles to reverse the process. He initially uses this ability for harmless pranks, but eventually resorts to murder and is ultimately killed by the authorities. In the modern take, “The Invisible Man” by Whannell, an optics expert stages his own death and employs a suit that makes him invisible to haunt his former lover, seemingly from beyond the grave.

Upon its initial announcement, the new movie titled “Wolf Man” was suggested to be similar in style to films like “Nightcrawler” and “Network”. However, a recent teaser trailer for the film revealed a distinctly different narrative. The upcoming story will see character Blake (played by Abbott) and his wife Charlotte (Julia Garner) along with their child, moving to rural Oregon when Blake inherits his childhood home. Tragedy strikes as the family encounters an unusual beast, leading to a horrifying metamorphosis for Blake.

The initial trailer for the movie intentionally kept the main monster hidden, instead providing hints about the fresh approach to the iconic creature, as suggested by director Abbott.

Abbott affirmed that there was an abundance of prosthetics and extensive hours spent in the prosthetics chair. We opted for a traditional approach, which he admired. “I believe designer Arjen Tuiten created a terrifyingly beautiful yet tragic-looking creature,” he said. “I’m eager for people to witness this masterpiece.

Wolf Man is set to hit theaters on January 17, 2025.

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2024-09-10 02:10