As a seasoned gamer and horror movie enthusiast who’s been around the block more times than I care to count, I can’t help but feel a palpable sense of excitement when it comes to Leigh Whannell’s upcoming take on the Wolf Man. The man behind the chilling Saw series and the hauntingly brilliant Invisible Man has once again proven his knack for interweaving horror with human tragedy, and this time, it seems he’s drawing inspiration from none other than The Fly.
Monster flicks have been increasingly popular lately, and with fresh spins on old favorites like Dracula and The Invisible Man, the trend shows no signs of slowing down. The eagerly awaited Wolf Man is soon to be released, scheduled for 2025. This updated take incorporates classic elements of the iconic furry beast but hints at something more. Director Leigh Whannell has recently confirmed that it will surpass typical monster movie standards, as he found inspiration in The Fly for his interpretation.
The director shared with Empire about the upcoming Wolf Man and how another classic horror story influences his modern-day take. He was careful to recognize and bring to life the realities of what happens to a human body after being affected by something grandly. He said:
In contrast to many horror movies of its era that relied on practical effects, The Fly didn’t use them as a source of humor or gross-out moments. Instead, it employed them to portray the heartbreaking reality of a character battling an illness. The film wasn’t intended to be humorous or disgusting; rather, it was a poignant exploration of the human body’s deterioration due to disease.
Using James Whannell’s meticulous approach to the 1957 George Langelaan tale, this modern reinterpretation of the legendary werewolf story promises a deeply human depth. But let’s not be misled; it’s likely that there will still be intense, visceral sequences that could rival some of the most disturbing body horror films.
Indeed, the Australian director known for the “Saw” series is no stranger to blending horror and the complexities of human nature in a single work. I’m eager to see how it unfolds, particularly given that Julia Garner takes center stage in this film. She never disappoints, so I have high expectations.
As a gaming enthusiast, I must admit, the intricacy in the plot of this upcoming monster flick has piqued my curiosity. However, it’s hard not to feel a tad disappointed that Ryan Gosling’s initial concept didn’t make the cut. The movie we’ll see in 2025 promises to be thrilling (and maybe heart-wrenching), but I can’t help but yearn for a dash of humor in my monster tales, like the classic “Your Monster”.
If you’d like to watch Whannell’s The Invisible Man you can watch with a Prime subscription. Or, if you’d like to watch a different type of classic, you can watch the Saw franchise with a Max subscription.
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2024-11-21 00:37