Wolf Man
Warning: This article contains spoilers forWolf Man.
So, why are critics so divided?
Blake never brings up his relationship with his dad outside general platitudes.
Audiences consideringwatchingWolf Manwould be better off staying at home and streamingThe Fly.
It is possible to just be a good dad.
It forces the viewer to paint an unsettling picture in their head.
Wolf Man, released on January 15, 2025, follows Blake and his wife Charlotte as they visit his secluded childhood home in rural Oregon. After a mysterious animal attack, they become trapped inside, and Charlotte is forced to confront Blake’s disturbing transformation amidst growing tension and fear.
In its first act, it cuts right to the chase.
Sadly, the twists inWolf Mandont come close to living up to that precedent.
When Blake gets to that forest, hes attacked by a werewolf.
After being scratched by a werewolf, Blake gradually experiences a series of disturbing symptoms.
Initially, this is a fresh and interesting approach to a familiar concept.
Compared to the best,Wolf Mans werewolf designis a massive let-down.
The movie spends an hour building up to Blakes transformation, and it doesnt look great.
A monster movie needs a terrifying monster to succeed, andWolf Manjust doesnt have one.