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WOLF MAN - Movie Review

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Updated: Jan 28


Video of the full WOLF MAN review by Ben Sorensen

Wolf Man (2025): Review

From the visionary mind of Leigh Whannell, the creative force behind The Invisible Man and Upgrade, Wolf Man is a pulse-pounding cinematic experience that redefines the werewolf mythos. Produced by Jason Blum and Ryan Gosling, this modern lupine nightmare delivers tension, terror, and a surprising depth of emotion that lingers like a haunting full moon.


Christopher Abbott leads the cast as Blake, a San Francisco husband and father who inherits his family’s remote Oregon farmhouse after his father’s mysterious disappearance. Hoping for a change of scenery to repair his strained marriage with Charlotte (played with ferocity and nuance by Julia Garner), Blake convinces her and their young daughter Ginger (Matilda Firth) to spend some time away from the city.


Their journey to rural isolation quickly descends into chaos when an unseen predator attacks. Barricaded inside the creaky old house, the family’s ordeal transforms from an external battle of survival to an internal nightmare, as Blake begins to exhibit signs of a horrifying metamorphosis. What follows is a night of escalating terror, where the family must grapple with not only the monster outside but the one developing within their walls.


Whannell’s direction elevates Wolf Man into a masterclass in immersive horror. The sound design is exceptional, transforming every growl, snap, and crunch into visceral shocks that demand to be experienced in a cinema. It’s a film that uses silence as effectively as sound, letting tension simmer before delivering gut-wrenching audio punches.


A werewolf with dark fur and sharp fangs growls fiercely in a dimly lit setting, conveying intense anger or aggression.
A ferocious transformation: The 2025 Wolf Man showcases stunningly immersive special effects.

The blend of prosthetics and CGI is flawless. Each stage of Blake’s transformation is detailed and disturbing, blending physical artistry with digital wizardry to create a creature both terrifying and tragically human. It’s a testament to the filmmakers’ commitment to grounding the supernatural in unsettling realism.


The cinematography (Stefan Duscio)adds another layer of richness, capturing the beauty of "rural Oregon" (It was shot in New Zealand) while drenching it in an atmosphere of foreboding. Each shot feels meticulously composed, balancing the picturesque with the primal.


But it’s the script that ties everything together. Co-written by Whannell and Corbett Tuck, the screenplay is a tightly wound exploration of family dynamics, survival, and the terrifying implications of losing control. The dialogue crackles with authenticity, while the pacing ensures the audience is never far from the next jolt of adrenaline.


Man leaning against wall looks exhausted, with woman crouching beside him and concerned girl standing. Brown wood paneling in background.
A tense family moment unfolds in Wolf Man 2025, capturing the challenges and emotions of parenting and growing up.

Christopher Abbott delivers a solid performance as Blake, navigating the role’s physical and emotional demands with raw intensity. Julia Garner is equally compelling, portraying Charlotte as a woman torn between protecting her child and confronting the horror that her husband has become. Young Matilda Firth holds her own, capturing both innocence and resilience.


The supporting cast, including Sam Jaeger and Beatriz Romilly, add depth to the story, grounding the supernatural elements in a world that feels lived-in and believable.


Wolf Man is more than a monster movie—it’s a story of transformation, connection, and the primal instincts that bind and divide us. It’s as much about the horrors of the human condition as it is about the fanged menace lurking in the shadows.

This is best experienced on the big screen, where its sound design, stunning visuals, and gut-punching tension can fully envelop you.


Wolf Man will sink its teeth into you and not let go.



 


 

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