Leigh Whannell's directorial film was released in theatres on January 17, 2025, and it received mixed reviews from critics. It is set to be released on OTT in May 2025. The film stars Christopher Abbott as Blake Lovell and Julia Garner as Charlotte Lovell in the lead roles. The film is the next installment in Universal Pictures' and it is a contemporary remake of the original Wolf Man films.
Wolf Man streaming details
The film is set to be released on JioHotstar from May 17, 2025. Wolf Man explores themes of generational trauma, abuse, and the impact of family dynamics. The film focuses on the impact of a father's past on his family and it highlights how unresolved issues and emotional wounds can be passed down through generations.
The storyline of Wolf Man
The film takes place in rural Oregon and follows the story of a writer named Blake Lovell. He decides to spend time with his family and takes them to a picnic, but his life takes an intense turn when he discovers a mysterious entity who tries to kill his family. Blake protects his family and takes shelter in a house in the middle of a forest. What happens when he finds out that he has been infected already and begins to transform into one himself? The film shows his struggle to protect his family from both external and internal monsters.
The cast and crew of Wolf Man
The film features Christopher Abbott as Blake Lovell, Julia Garner as Charlotte Lovell, Sam Jaeger as Grady Lovell, Matilda Firth as Ginger Lovell, Milo Cawthorne as a man, Benedict Hardie as Derek Kiel and Leigh Whannell as the voice of Dan Kiel, among others. The film's screenplay is written by Leigh Whannell and Corbett Truck. It is produced by Jason Blum under Universal Pictures, Blumhouse Productions and Cloak & Co.
About Leigh Whannell
Leigh Whannell is an Australian filmmaker who is popularly known for Invisible Man, Insidious, and Saw. Leigh Whannell is also an actor who has also appeared in a minor role in The Matrix Reloaded as well as in the video game Enter The Matrix as the character "Axel."
