Dracula. The Frankenstein monster. The Invisible Man. The Mummy. And, of course, the Wolf Man. These classic monsters have evolved and adapted over decades, transcending any single interpretation while continuing to terrify audiences across generations. Recent examples include Robert Eggers's Nosferatu and Guillermo del Toro's upcoming Frankenstein film. Now, writer-director Leigh Whannell offers his own vision of the Wolf Man.
But how does a filmmaker make modern audiences connect with another werewolf movie, especially one centered on the iconic Wolf Man? How, as Whannell himself asks, do filmmakers make classic monsters scary and relevant today?
Prepare your torches, wolfsbane, and stakes—and your capacity for metaphorical interpretation—because we interviewed Whannell about the influence of classic monster movies on his work, his approach to reviving beloved creatures like the Wolf Man in 2025, and why you should care.
