Wolf Man
Directed by Leigh Whannell
Nu zijn huwelijk op de klippen loopt, haalt Blake zijn vrouw Charlotte over om een pauze te nemen van de stad en zijn afgelegen ouderlijk huis op het platteland van Oregon te bezoeken. Als ze midden in de nacht bij de boerderij aankomen, worden ze aangevallen door een onzichtbaar dier en barricaderen ze zichzelf in het huis terwijl het wezen langs de omtrek sluipt. Maar naarmate de nacht vordert, begint Blake zich vreemd te gedragen en verandert hij in iets onherkenbaars.
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Wolf Man Ratings & Reviews
- Scott19 januari 2025There are 2 wolves in this movie. One is a story about the struggle with our inner beast, and the other is a creature-feature splatterfest. Unfortunately in this case they fought each other to a standstill when I wish either one of them outright won.
- jzuther23 februari 2025Terrible
- Doc Worm30 december 2025The body horror? Great. Contrived allegory for generational trauma? Not great.
- Robot Monster18 november 2025While conceptually and stylistically interesting, the film's scary factor is dismantled one hilarious trope after another. This would make an excellent film for riffing.
- Greg Winston6 april 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.
- Andrea Z.21 maart 2025Meh, nothing special. I wished for a different ending, the rest of the family could choose to be turned and live together in the forest... that is a good twist! Instead, the most predictable boring ending ever.
- fraggle6720 april 2025A decent 3rd act, the problem is acts 1 and 2.
- Shaydeknight1 oktober 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.
- Quan18 mei 2025It was okay… nothing amazing but not terrible like some of the reviews say. Just don’t think of it as wolf man and think of it as its own thing when going in.
- Urhas17 september 2025A noteworthy film compared to what is coming out now.. Julia Garner as usual, does not disappoint.
- Peter Venkman3 augustus 2025Generic opening transitions into really interesting take on an overly familiar premise sadly the final act reverts back to the overly familiar good cast Julie garner is great interesting lots of potential somewhat fulfilled
- Kevin Ward1 juli 2025It Comes at Night except it actually comes at night.
- Örn Lúðvíksson31 maart 2025It's an ok sunday night watch. I liked it.
- mckayli225 juni 2025it was extremely rushed at the end and it took to long to get to the plot
- parcolan9 mei 2025Good overall, little shallow but fine, worth a watch
Wolf Man Trivia
Wolf Man was released on 15 januari 2025.
Wolf Man was directed by Leigh Whannell.
Wolf Man has a runtime of 1 u, 43 m.
Wolf Man was produced by Jason Blum.
Nu zijn huwelijk op de klippen loopt, haalt Blake zijn vrouw Charlotte over om een pauze te nemen van de stad en zijn afgelegen ouderlijk huis op het platteland van Oregon te bezoeken. Als ze midden in de nacht bij de boerderij aankomen, worden ze aangevallen door een onzichtbaar dier en barricaderen ze zichzelf in het huis terwijl het wezen langs de omtrek sluipt. Maar naarmate de nacht vordert, begint Blake zich vreemd te gedragen en verandert hij in iets onherkenbaars.
The key characters in Wolf Man are Blake (Christopher Abbott), Charlotte (Julia Garner), Ginger (Matilda Firth).
Wolf Man is rated 16.
Wolf Man is a Horror, Thriller, Sciencefiction film.
Wolf Man has an audience rating of 5.4 out of 10.
Wolf Man had a budget of US$ 25 mln..
Wolf Man has made US$ 35,2 mln. at the box office.