*This is a spoiler-free review so feel free to read on!*
“You can survive if you know exactly what to do…”
Wolf Man released in theaters on January 17th 2025. A reboot of the 1941 film, Wolf Man is an American horror film starring Julia Garner, Christopher Abbott, Matilda Firth, and Sam Jaeger. It runs for approximately an hour and forty-three minutes.
Blake and his family are attacked by an unseen animal when they go to visit his father’s farmhouse. After they barricade themselves inside, Blake begins to act strangely, transforming into something unrecognizable that threatens the safety of his family.
Here is the trailer:
Wolf Man has some stomach-turning and suspenseful moments throughout the film, but is it worthy of YOUR next watch? Let’s find out…
The Pros:
Some edge-of-your-seat moments.
Most of them appeared in the trailer, but there were some super intense parts of this film that I really enjoyed. I thought the Oregon wilderness worked well as the backdrop here, enhancing the dire situation for our main characters who are literally stranded in the middle of nowhere.
That sense of dread continued to build and build, leading to a satisfying enough conclusion.
Cool gory effects!
I was thoroughly impressed with the effects in this one. The transformation scenes were brutal and gory. There was one scene in particular that had my stomach turning. There could have been a little more gore in this overall, but I was pleased with this aspect of the film.
The Cons:
Stupid decisions made over and over again!
I really hate it when characters make the worst decisions possible. It’s very irritating to watch unfold. There were so many moments that had me practically yelling at the screen. As much as I like Julia Garner, I thought her character lacked edge. We needed her to channel Ruth Langmore a little more to show she meant business!
I didn’t believe the chemistry between her and her husband at all, which made me invest less in the overall outcome. I’ve seen some terrible couples in horror films before (The Strangers: Chapter 1 most recently), but these two may have topped them…
So am I in or out?
I’m in about 75 percent…
Wolf Man is a decent enough watch with some stomach-turning effects, but it needed to dig a little deeper.
This is a movie I’ve seen a million times before and it didn’t offer anything that new or exciting. It wasn’t a terrible start for Blumhouse for 2025, but I had higher expectations.
I hope you enjoyed the review and feel free to post your own thoughts and theories on Wolf Man in the comments section below. Thanks so much for reading and happy viewing!
Best,
Amy Koto, TV Fanatic Girl
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