Hi friends! Do you like horror movies? But a new Hollywood horror treat is ready for you – "Wolf Man"! The trailer of this movie has been released, and it will make your eyes water, seriously! Christopher Abbott and Julia Garner are playing the lead roles. Blumhouse and Universal Pictures are producing this movie together, and it is directed by Leigh Whannell. This is a reboot of the 1941 movie "The Wolf Man", but with a total modern touch! It is releasing in theaters on January 17, 2025. Ready? Let's chat a little about this movie!
What is the twist in the story?
The story of this movie revolves around a boy named Blake, in this role Christopher Abbott is going to be seen. Blake is living comfortably in San Francisco with his wife Charlotte (Julia Garner) and daughter Ginger (Matilda Firth). But his relationship with his wife is going through a rough patch. At the same time, he inherits an old farmhouse in Oregon from his father. So, he goes there with his family saying, "Come on, let's take a break."
But the drama starts the very night he goes there! A strange creature attacks them. They hide in the house out of fear, but Blake begins to change. It turns out that he is transforming into some kind of terrifying creature! Charlotte now has two tensions – the danger of the creature outside, and something is happening to Blake at home. The trailer gives the feeling that horror, family emotions, and suspense all come together in this story!
What's special about the trailer?
The teaser trailer was released in September 2024, and the full trailer was released at New York Comic-Con in October. The darkness, the silence of the Oregon woods, the animal shadows, the scenes where Blake turns into a wolfman – oh my, goosebumps guaranteed! In the trailer, Blake says a dialogue, "It looks like an animal, but as your witness, it walks on two legs!" – This single line alone can give an idea of how intense the movie will be. The scenes where Julia Garner as Charlotte saves her daughter and family are also super gripping.
Who's who?
You may have seen Christopher Abbott in "Poor Things", and in this film he is going to give a crazy performance as Blake. Julia Garner, who is a star of the series "Ozark", looks emotional and strong as Charlotte here. Interestingly, the two starred together in the 2011 film "Martha, Marcy, May, Marlene", so we hope their chemistry works out well in this film as well.
Director Leigh Whannell is a favorite of horror fans with the films "The Invisible Man" and "Saw". In this film, he mixes the classic werewolf concept with modern horror and family drama and shows it in a new way. Jason Blum is the producer and Ryan Gosling is the executive producer of this film.
What is horror like? What is the technical touch?
The film focuses on body horror, meaning the scenes where Blake's body transforms into a werewolf are very scary and realistic. Special makeup designer Arjen Tuten created Blake's look. Julia Garner said in an interview, "I was shocked when I saw Abbott's prosthetics, but the fact that he still had a human feel to his eyes made the look even scarier."
Cinematography is by Stephen Duscio, and the visuals of the Oregon forests are amazing to watch. Benjamin Walfish's background music adds another level of thrill to the film. So, visuals, sound, horror – everything is top notch!
Why do Telugu people like it?
Our Telugu audience is crazy about horror movies, especially horror mixed with family emotions and drama, and we connect even better. "Wolf Man" has family bonds, fear, and an emotional journey of becoming a human being. All of these are elements that we love. If you can't see it in the theater, it will be streaming on Peacock from April 18, 2025, so you can watch it sitting at home!
Finally...
If you watch the "Wolf Man" trailer, it feels like this is not just a horror movie, but an emotional ride. Christopher Abbott, Julia Garner's performance, Lea Whannell's direction, Blumhouse production - all of these together are going to give horror fans a solid treat in 2025. Whether in the theater or streaming, this movie is guaranteed to scare you!