Wolf Man
Regie Leigh Whannell
Da seine Ehe in die Brüche geht, überredet Blake seine Frau Charlotte, eine Auszeit von der Stadt zu nehmen und sein abgelegenes Elternhaus im ländlichen Oregon zu besuchen. Als sie mitten in der Nacht auf dem Bauernhof ankommen, werden sie von einem unsichtbaren Tier angegriffen und verbarrikadieren sich im Haus, während das Wesen im Umkreis herumschleicht. Doch im Laufe der Nacht beginnt sich Blake seltsam zu benehmen und verwandelt sich in etwas Unkenntliches.
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Wolf Man Rezensionen & Wertungen
- Doc Worm30. Dezember 2025The body horror? Great. Contrived allegory for generational trauma? Not great.
- Scott19. Januar 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. Februar 2025Terrible
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Andrea Z.21. März 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.
- Quan18. Mai 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.
- Örn Lúðvíksson31. März 2025It's an ok sunday night watch. I liked it.
- Philip Collins9. März 2025It was ok and worth watching once, nice plot twist towards the end.
- Urhas17. September 2025A noteworthy film compared to what is coming out now.. Julia Garner as usual, does not disappoint.
- Peter Venkman3. August 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.
- Oʂɯαʅԃσ Rσყҽƚƚ9. März 2025Abbott gives an admirable performance of struggling against his fearful fate, and thankfully, the creature design doesn't bury him in prosthetics, giving us a very expressive, very human werewolf.
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Wolf Man wurde am 15. Januar 2025 veröffentlicht.
Regie in Wolf Man führte(n) Leigh Whannell.
Wolf Man hat eine Spielzeit von 1 Std., 43 Min..
Wolf Man wurde produziert von Jason Blum.
Da seine Ehe in die Brüche geht, überredet Blake seine Frau Charlotte, eine Auszeit von der Stadt zu nehmen und sein abgelegenes Elternhaus im ländlichen Oregon zu besuchen. Als sie mitten in der Nacht auf dem Bauernhof ankommen, werden sie von einem unsichtbaren Tier angegriffen und verbarrikadieren sich im Haus, während das Wesen im Umkreis herumschleicht. Doch im Laufe der Nacht beginnt sich Blake seltsam zu benehmen und verwandelt sich in etwas Unkenntliches.
Die Hauptcharaktere in Wolf Man sind Blake (Christopher Abbott), Charlotte (Julia Garner), Ginger (Matilda Firth).
Wolf Man ist bewertet mit 16.
Wolf Man ist eine Horror, Thriller, Science Fiction Film.
Wolf Man hat eine Benutzerbewertung von 5.4 von 10.
Wolf Man hatte ein Budget von 25 Mio. $.
Wolf Man erzielte Einnhamen von 35,2 Mio. $ an den Kinokassen.