Blake eredita la casa d'infanzia nell'Oregon dopo la scomparsa di suo padre, che viene dato per morto. Con il logorarsi del suo matrimonio con la potente moglie Charlotte, Blake la convince a prendersi una pausa dalla città e andare a visitare la proprietà con la loro giovane figlia, Ginger. Ma quando la famiglia si avvicina alla fattoria nel cuore della notte, viene attaccata da un animale invisibile e, in una fuga disperata, si barrica all'interno della casa mentre la creatura si aggira attorno al perimetro. Con il passare della notte, però, Blake inizia a comportarsi in modo strano, trasformandosi in qualcosa di irriconoscibile, e Charlotte sarà costretta a decidere se il terrore all'interno della casa sia più letale di quello all’esterno.
- rg94006 gg faI had seen the terrible reviews for this movie, but I went in with an open mind because the Leigh Whannell had built a strong track record with Upgrade and then a similar Monster Movie in The Invisible Man. The Invisible Man felt tense, looked great, and had strong themes throughout. Unfortunately, that is not the case here. Wolf Man manages to basically fail in almost every category except cinematography and sound design. At times it really does look and sound great, showing glimpses of the director's potential. But I cannot stress enough how the story is completely limp. It is exactly what you predict, but it takes almost 2 hours to get there. It meanders along like its main character. Initially hinting at some interesting themes of parenthood, the movie quickly gets lost in a very uninteresting and drawn out monster chase story. Julia Garner and Christopher Abbott are utterly wasted because there is no concept of characters or plot here. Maybe if this was a short 15 minute film, it could have worked better. The contrast between this and The Invisible Man is so stark that I cannot believe they were made by the same person. It is a staggering juxtaposition of quality that just baffles me. The worst part is that when the movie actually has some cool cinematography, I would just be stuck wondering about what could have been.
- Greg Winston6 aprile 2025Genuinely creepy vibe, scares deliver, cool makeup and effects. Story lacks any substance, and the attempt at a subplot falls off half way through. Typically I don't mind these things in a horror film, but this is a Universal Picture bearing the title Wolfman. I expected more.
- Shaydeknight1 ottobre 2025Leigh Whannell’s Wolf Man isn’t the disaster some critics make it out to be, nor is it the reinvention of the werewolf myth that some fans hoped for. It’s a film caught somewhere in between: strikingly beautiful at times, emotionally resonant in flashes, but uneven in depth and pacing. In terms of visual storytelling and perception shifts, the most memorable sequences are the perceptual transitions, such as when a stark, dark cabin shifts into a luminous, almost fae-like vision during a husband-and-wife attempt at communication. These moments are not only striking cinematography but also powerful visual metaphors for emotional distance and attempted intimacy. Unlike many werewolf films that lean on gore or demonic evil, Wolf Man roots its horror in the family dynamic. The father’s love for his family is central, his defense of them against all threats underscores this. It sets the film apart from portrayals that treat werewolves purely as malevolent creatures. The idea that the werewolf is an animal, not a demon, comes through most clearly here. But then, unfortunately and frustratingly, it dissolves. Christopher Abbott and Julia Garner carry the film with grounded performances, managing to sell both the quieter domestic scenes and the moments of terror. Even if the script doesn’t fully flesh them out, the actors lend their characters gravity. With regard to cinematography and atmosphere, Whannell knows how to shoot a horror film. The interplay of shadow and light, the use of tight framing, and the transformation scenes (even if imperfect) have a visceral quality that lingers. And yes, there are issues. The film introduces weighty topics like inheritance, trauma, and family cycles of abuse, but doesn't actually dig into them. They’re more indications of depth than sustained explorations. Further, there are long stretches of domestic drama that dilute the tension a bit and many story beats unfold in a predictable way, undercutting the suspense. And at times, it feels like the film leans too heavily on cool visual techniques (like perception shifts) rather than developing characters or story arcs to the same level. But even with all those problems, Wolf Man isn’t a bad film. It’s flawed but at least it's ambitious. For those who love werewolf stories (like I do), it's wonderful in its attempt to treat the creature as an animal caught between love and instinct, not as an inherently evil entity. The family-centered lens, striking cinematography, and occasional bursts of real emotional resonance give the film value. But its reluctance to fully explore its themes or deliver sustained tension keeps it from being the definitive werewolf film fans still long for. It's a beautifully shot, emotionally uneven take on the werewolf myth. It's worth seeing, especially for fans of the genre, but not quite the masterpiece I wanted it to be.
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Wolfman è stato rilasciato il 15 gennaio 2025.
Wolfman era diretto da Leigh Whannell.
Wolfman ha una durata di 1h 43min.
Wolfman è stato prodotto da Jason Blum.
Blake eredita la casa d'infanzia nell'Oregon dopo la scomparsa di suo padre, che viene dato per morto. Con il logorarsi del suo matrimonio con la potente moglie Charlotte, Blake la convince a prendersi una pausa dalla città e andare a visitare la proprietà con la loro giovane figlia, Ginger. Ma quando la famiglia si avvicina alla fattoria nel cuore della notte, viene attaccata da un animale invisibile e, in una fuga disperata, si barrica all'interno della casa mentre la creatura si aggira attorno al perimetro. Con il passare della notte, però, Blake inizia a comportarsi in modo strano, trasformandosi in qualcosa di irriconoscibile, e Charlotte sarà costretta a decidere se il terrore all'interno della casa sia più letale di quello all’esterno.
I personaggi principali di Wolfman sono Blake (Christopher Abbott), Charlotte (Julia Garner), Ginger (Matilda Firth).
Wolfman è votato VM14.
Wolfman è un film Horror, Thriller, Fantascienza.
Wolfman ha una valutazione di 5.4 su 10 dal pubblico.
Wolfman aveva un budget di 25 Mln USD.
Wolfman ha guadagnato 36,8 Mln USD al botteghino.