‘Wolf Man’ Poster & Featurette Teases 4DX Screenings & Werewolf Design

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Prepare yourself for a chilling experience unlike any other as you delve into Blumhouse’s latest Universal Monsters production. Director Leigh Whannell has been breathing new life into the classic horror genre with his movies, such as the 2020 adaptation of The Invisible Man, starring Elizabeth Moss, and the forthcoming release, Wolf Man, featuring Julia Garner and Christopher Abbott. Whannell has demonstrated an exceptional ability to transform characters that have lost their fear factor over time into terrifying monsters that linger in viewers’ worst fears. Now, this talented Australian filmmaker is pushing boundaries even further with his new project, which draws inspiration from David Cronenberg’s acclaimed body-horror movie, The Fly.

In an interview with Empire, Whannell expressed his excitement for portraying the sorrowful deterioration of the human body in his adaptation of the timeless horror tale. To heighten this experience, Wolf Man is set to debut multisensory screenings, beginning January 17th. A chilling poster, revealed exclusively by Bloody Disgusting, previews these multisensory, 4DX theater showings. While the specific senses engaged in the 4DX screenings are yet to be confirmed, the new poster hints at a physically intense experience, ensuring audience members will encounter genuine frightening moments for sure.

‘Wolf Man’ Shows Off Its Unique Werewolf Design in New Featurette

As a movie enthusiast, I’m thrilled about the upcoming release of Universal’s ‘Wolf Man’. To build anticipation, they’ve shared an engrossing behind-the-scenes video, lasting close to two minutes, revealing the meticulous process of creating the practical effects for this body horror film. In this video, director/writer James Whannell explains that his inspiration for these practical effects came from John Carpenter’s ‘The Thing’, making it a priority in crafting the fresh werewolf design.

Despite anticipating some disapproval from dedicated Wolf Man enthusiasts regarding his reimagining of the character, Whannell pressed on undeterred, crafting a chilling new werewolf that reportedly gave even the toughest horror aficionados among the film’s team a fright. Given that the effects were achieved practically, the behind-the-scenes footage highlights the numerous prosthetic makeup pieces and practical props such as severed, bloodied limbs.

In a largely practical production, the actors and filmmakers found themselves deeply engrossed within the storyline where Abbott’s character was being consumed by the disease. Whannell crafted the video with a heartening message, inviting viewers to share the terror that early witnesses of the wolf man felt. The 4DX version promises to elevate the movie’s already stunning practical gore even further. Secure your tickets today for the fresh retelling of the classic werewolf legend, premiering in theaters on Jan. 17.

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2025-01-06 23:01