At the very core of the story, this new werewolf is similar to previous iterations of the concept.

However, the 2025 film also makes some notable tweaks.

These are the established rules and lingering mysteries aboutWolf Manand how it compares toother werewolf movies.

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While it’s possible thatWolf Manfollows similar rules, this is never overtly confirmed.

While this element is different, the primary means of infection remain the same.

His body shifts and seemingly becomes stronger and more durable.

Julia Garner seated on the floor next to an ailing Christopher Abbott in Wolf Man

Blake also develops a new enhanced set of senses as his transformation steadily progresses.

In1941’sThe Wolf Manand 2010’sThe Wolfman, silver is revealed to be a key way to bring down a werewolf.

By contrast,Wolf Manmakes the creature significantly easier to put down by conventional methods.

The Wolf Man viewed through a car windshield in Wolf Man 2024

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Other iterations of werewolves lack that ability, leading them to become complete monsters.

Julia Garner in Wolf Man and Elizabeth Moss in Invisible Man

A close-up of Blake aggressively biting his own arm in Wolf Man

Christopher Abbott looking afraid while a young girl covers her eyes in Wolf Man trailer

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