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Wolf Man Director Reveals Fan-Favorite Horror Movies Influenced Reboot
ComicBook.comStory by Ben Hathaway
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Horror master Leigh Whannell draws inspiration from '80s genre classics to craft a chilling new take on the legendary Wolf Man for the modern era.
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- After the challenges of the past few years, Whannell's script taps into universal themes of isolation, dread, and anxiety to elevate the classic monster movie premise.
- Whannell cites John Carpenter's 'The Thing' and David Cronenberg's 'The Fly' as key cinematic influences, aiming to deliver a visceral, subconscious horror experience for audiences.
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Leigh Whannell, James Wan, Francis Ford Coppola, Universal Monsters, Blumhouse, The Invisible Man, Saw, Insidious, Upgrade, The Thing, The Fly, Wolf Man (2025)