Wolf Man

Following Leigh Whannells reimagining of The Invisible Man, he returns for Wolf Man. Originally intended to be part of Universal Pictures Dark Universe, which was scrapped after Tom Cruises The Mummy failed to meet expectations at the box office, reinterpretations of Universal monster movies are still planned, but as individual stories on a much smaller scale.

In Wolf Man, were introduced to a young boy who goes hunting with his father. Their relationship is strained, mostly due to the fathers intimidating parenting. They encounter something on their huntnot fully animal but not quite manand nearly succumb to the creatures bloodlust.

30 years later, that boy is now a man named Blake (Christopher Abbott) who now lives in New York City ...

Well give him his due, Leigh Whannell made sure his name appears on screen often enough, but sadly what's he striven to churn out here is nothing remotely innovative. It's all about "Blake" (Christopher Abbott) who's been estranged from his rather militaristic dad for as long as he's been an adult. He lives, albeit increasingly distantly, with his wife "Charlotte" (Julia Garner) and daughter "Ginger" (Matilda Firth) in the big city but when his father is declared legally dead, decides it's a great opportunity to visit the wilderness of Oregon to sort through his belongings. Off they set through the forest driving a removals van, in the dark, with no real idea where they are going. By pure fluke, they encounter "Derek" (Benedict Hardie) who ...

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"Wolf Man turns out to be a missed opportunity for Leigh Whannell, who fails to replicate the technical and narrative success of The Invisible Man.

While it features solid performances, particularly from Julia Garner, and some technically impressive moments, the movie suffers from a shockingly superficial script, a shocking lack of emotional impact, and incomprehensible levels of darkness. It feels fragmented and hollow, failing to explore its thematic potential or create a meaningful connection with its audience.

Praise is due to the makeup, sound design, and practical effects teams, but unfortunately, they aren't enough to overcome the bleak letdown."

Rating: C-