Leigh Whannell’s Latest Horror Venture: Wolf Man

A Fresh Take on a Classic Monster

Leigh Whannell, known for his work on horror franchises like Saw and Insidious, is set to unleash a new terror on the big screen with his upcoming film, Wolf Man. This time, Whannell is tackling one of Universal’s classic monsters, and he’s promising a “straight-up, pure horror” experience.

In an interview with Empire, Whannell explained that his previous films, such as Upgrade and The Invisible Man, were more horror-adjacent genre hybrids. With Wolf Man, he’s aiming to create a film that is “straight-up, pure horror.” Whannell’s approach is to reinvent the werewolf mythology, avoiding nostalgia and retro elements. He’s written down everything that’s been done before and is now focused on creating something new and unexpected.

The Story

The film follows Blake, played by Christopher Abbott, who returns to his childhood home in the Oregon wilderness with his family. However, after being attacked by something in the night, Blake starts to transform into a beast, putting his wife Charlotte (Julia Garner) and daughter Ginger (Matilda Firth) in grave danger.

Whannell’s Approach

For Whannell, Wolf Man is an opportunity to reinvent one of cinema’s oldest horror properties. He sees it as a companion piece to his previous film, The Invisible Man. Whannell is hoping that audiences will be surprised by his fresh take on the werewolf mythology, saying, “I’m hoping that you go in and say, ‘Oh wow, I haven’t seen that werewolf movie before,’ when the lights come up.”

Release Date and More

Read Empire‘s full Wolf Man story in the 40 Years Of The Terminator issue – on sale Thursday 26 September. Pre-order a copy online here. Wolf Man comes to UK cinemas on 17 January.

Conclusion

With Wolf Man, Leigh Whannell is promising a new kind of horror experience that will leave audiences on the edge of their seats. By reinventing the werewolf mythology and avoiding nostalgia, Whannell is creating something fresh and unexpected. We’re excited to see what he has in store for us.

FAQs

* Who is the director of Wolf Man?
+ Leigh Whannell
* What is the release date of Wolf Man in the UK?
+ 17 January
* Where can I read the full Wolf Man story?
+ In the 40 Years Of The Terminator issue