Leigh Whannell's 'Wolf Man' Reimagines Classic Werewolf Tale With Biological Horror

The new Universal Monsters reboot, starring Christopher Abbott and Julia Garner, debuts in theaters January 17, blending practical effects and a fresh perspective on lycanthropy.

• Leigh Whannell's 'Wolf Man' reinterprets the werewolf mythos, focusing on a biological affliction rather than a supernatural curse.
• Christopher Abbott underwent a grueling seven-hour prosthetics process to portray the protagonist's transformation with practical effects.
• The film explores shifting perspectives, including scenes presented through the werewolf's sensory experience, adding a unique narrative angle.
• Whannell curated a weekly film festival for the cast and crew during pre-production, showcasing films like 'The Fly' and 'The Shining' to inspire the movie's tone.
• The story follows a family relocating to rural Oregon, where an attack triggers the father's transformation into a werewolf, unleashing unforeseen consequences.

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