Podcast appearances and mentions of Leigh Whannell

Get ready for even more fascinating behind-the-scenes stories about the most unhinged Glee episodes from the man who was in the room where it happened! Glee co-creator and writer Ian Brennan joins Jenna and Kevin to talk about "The Hurt Locker" Parts One & Two, including how his friendship with Saw creator Leigh Whannell led to Jigsaw Sue, how he remembers everyone treating these episodes, and where his idea for Glee came from. Plus, he reveals how the show should have really ended! Will you agree with his alternative storyline? Listen in and weigh in! For fun, exclusive content, and behind-the-scenes clips, be sure to follow us on Instagram @andthatswhatyoureallymissedpod! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Universal Monsters franchise has seen numerous failed re-launches over the years, but after Leigh Whannell's Invisible Man hit big back in 2020, hopes were high that he could do the same for the Wolf Man. Sadly, despite a solid cast featuring Julia Garner and Christopher Abbot, the film could not overcome the stench of failure after a poorly received costume leak and lackluster trailers, resulting in tepid reviews and box office grosses. Join Sebastian, Jennifer and Rodney as they get down with the sickness and try to find the lycanthrope in this de-fanged failure.

It looks like 2025 is going to be the year of the Werewolf and we're stoked about that! The first entry is Leigh Whannell's reimagining of the WOLF MAN. We remember his reimagining of the Invisible Man in 2020, another attempt at reimagining a classic Universal Monster as well as his hits Saw and Insidious.  This lean and mean production features the seasoned actors Christopher Abbott and Julia Garner, playing a husband and wife dealing with the werewolf business as an infection as opposed to a curse.  Intro: “Necromaniacs” – Mike Hill Outro: “The Shift”– Samhain

The 2025 Wolf Man, directed by horror maestro Leigh Whannell, is a gripping and masterfully crafted thriller that delivers chilling suspense and standout performances.

The 2025 Wolf Man, directed by horror maestro Leigh Whannell, is a gripping and masterfully crafted thriller that delivers chilling suspense and standout performances.

In this episode, Charles (@charlesrockhill), Reed (@reedblackcomics) & Christopher (@chrisopotamia) discuss Wolf Man (2025), Lagoona Bloo, The Vicar Of Dibley and left testicles. Follow us: Socials & Email dirtylittlehorrorpodcast@gmail.com Please leave a rating/review if you have a moment. It's a free way to help the show grow! Dirty Little Horror is an LGBT Horror podcast where we try to find the gay subtext and make spooky dick jokes!   Opening instrumental: Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio  

“Our Greatest Reboots” features the gang reunited, including Billy Business of Hot Takes with Billy Biz and the YouTube Channel “Reboot It”! By the way, our sister show “Reboot It” is coming back. In this primer episode of The Greatest Pod, we discuss the “art” of the reboot, if such a thing exists. Also, much of this episode is looking back on OUR best reboots on the channel. Some real life reboots that were made during our hiatus were pretty similar to “our” imaginary versions. Barbie is in the same genre and nearly the same tone as our He-man Pitch. Our episode about The Universal Monster is maybe our most popular piece but the Blumhouse Universal monster movies are hit and miss so far. Are we better than Leigh Whannell? NO. But it's interesting how often we think like the best of the big boys. Overall this conversation asks almost, what evolutionary purpose is there to reinterpret stories this much. Is our present proclivity to remake rather than create stunting that evolution? Reboots are gonna happen. We're trying to use our powers for good. Is that possible? Find out every week on Reboot It coming this summer back to YouTube.  Link below!   Check out the episodes we reference in the ep and subscribe so you get the new ones first!   Please leave a 5 star review on your podcast app, it really helps! Subscribe and like our videos on YouTube and Please share our stuff.   Support our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/TheGreatestPod to get exclusive pods on subjects we can't tackle here and also physical art prints. Watch REBOOT IT, our YouTube Show where we update your favorite franchises alongside Fandom Producer Billy Business here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/REBOOTITSHOW https://www.youtube.com/@ronswallow   Buy Ron's album here: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=on+the+wing+of+a+dragon+ron+swallow&i=digital-music&crid=19V9JSITSY4QX&fbclid=IwAR1pNRvTsJXRfyPj0hu4MFINx6bUXy9KTdy7_3_UJZNB9Zr8j7fe8FUIiVA&sprefix=%2Cdigital-music%2C187&ref=nb_sb_ss_recent_1_0_recent https://music.apple.com/us/album/on-the-wings-of-a-dragon/1687418796   https://www.youtube.com/@REBOOTITSHOW

In which the Mister and Monsters join me in reviewing UPGRADE (2018), from writer/director Leigh Whannell.  Grey Trace (Logan Marshall-Green), a technophobe mechanic, becomes a quadriplegic after a brutal mugging that also kills his wife, Asha (Melanie Vallejo). Offered a chance to regain mobility through an experimental AI chip implant called STEM, Grey discovers the implant's capabilities extend beyond movement, leading him on a relentless quest for vengeance.  The film clocks in at 1 h and 40 m, is rated R and is currently streaming on Netflix and also to buy/rent on Prime Video.  Please note there are SPOILERS in this review for UPGRADE and our other reviewed film this weekend, COMPANION.This episode goes out to Adam B - Happy birthday!#Upgrade #LeighWhannell #LoganMarshallGrenn #Grey #MelanieVallejo #Asha #HarrisonSloanGilbertson #EronKeen #BettyGabriel #DetectiveCortez #AbbyCraden #Kara #BenedictHardie #Fisk #RichardCawthorne #Serk #ChristopherKirby #Tolan #LindaCropper #Pamela #SimonMaiden #Stem #AI #ArtificialIntelligencve #CyberThriller #Cyberpunk #DystopianSciFi #Action #SciFi  ⁠@Netflix⁠  ⁠@PrimeVideo⁠  #FridayFamilyFilmNightOpening intro music: GOAT by Wayne Jones, courtesy of YouTube Audio Library

In honor of John Cena's upcoming Wrestlemania main event, the Bloody Good Film Podcast has decided to cover one of his favorite films... The Invisible Man. We are comparing the 1933 original with the 2020 Leigh Whannell remake. Join us as we discuss the technical marvels of making someone be invisible in the 1930s, and one of the original scream queens. We also compare the light hearted pranks and mental breakdown of the original with the gaslighting and relationship from hell of the 2020 film. Most importantly we give you the answer to our weekly question...Are The Invisible Man (1933) and The Invisible Man (2020) bloody good films?We encourage everyone to watch along while you listen and make sure to comment and let us know what you think. If you haven't already please follow us on Facebook, TikTok, "X" and Instagram @bloodygoodfilmpodcast and remember...Keep it bloody buddies!!!https://linktr.ee/BloodyGoodFilmPodcast...#TheInvisibleMan #HGWells #JohnCena #Horror #ActionFilm #ActionMovie #ActionMovies #HorrorFilm #HorrorFilms #HorrorMovie #Podcast #NewPodcast #HorrorPodcast

Ah, the classic cabin in the woods—because nothing says ‘relaxing family vacation' like isolation, ominous howling, and the occasional bloodcurdling scream. This week on The Bloody Reel, your hosts creep into the shadows of Leigh Whannell's Wolf Man, where a family's peaceful getaway turns into a full-blown fur-flying nightmare. We're talking seclusion, secrets, and one hairy problem that doesn't knock before clawing its way in. So grab your silver bullets, or a sharp weapon, maybe a flashlight (you're gonna need it), and join us as we howl, hack, and humor our way through this reimagining of a classic creature feature.

I missed Leigh Whannell's newest film, WOLF MAN, in theaters. Bit of a bummer since he's a director who's earned my highest personal honor of earning my view purely off of goodwill - no trailer, no social media post needed.So what was I to do? Nothing, but that's where Universal Pictures stepped in and (thankfully) sent me a review copy of the WOLF MAN Blu-ray (Seriously, y'all. Thank you.)WOLF MAN changes quite a bit from the original source material. The werewolf transformation develops not as a curse but rather, a disease, an infection. Instead of a fur-covered beast with extended snout, David Cronenberg's THE FLY inspires a look that stems from the idea of two separate genomes warring within the same body. It's more akin to the creatures in Alex Garland's ANNIHILATION.But where WOLF MAN differs the most is in its family story. Christopher Abbott plays Blake, husband to Charlotte (the seriously-needs-a-goddamned-Oscar-as-of-like-yesterday Julia Garner) and father to Ginger - nickname Snaps? - (Matilda Firth). After his father's death, Blake inherits the remote Oregon farm in which he spent his childhood (complicated at best, emotionally abusive at worst).Upon arrival, Blake and family are attacked by a mysterious creature. Blake sustains a scratch wound and if you've seen a werewolf movie, you know that in here lies the inevitable. It's just a matter of time.But the real tragedy of WOLF MAN doesn't just lie in the creature of it, but rather the character. Blake desperately tries to be a kinder, less angry father and husband than the example he experienced. But old environments bring that nature-nurture battle back to a head. Some wounds may simply be too deep to overcome.This movie may be paced a little wonky and some of the ideas are executed a little too silly for its own good, but goddamn, did this hit hard for this father of a 4 and 1.5 year old.On the director's commentary, Whannell talks about the need to follow one's own barometer for success. If you laugh or cry or fear your own material, it'll translate. And I'm so happy to report Whannell, for me, at least, is 3 for 3.---Please rate, review & subscribe to The Movies wherever you listen to podcasts!Follow The Movies on Instagram & Bluesky: linktr.ee/themovies_pod

343 The Last Showgirl (2024, Dir. Gia Coppola, Starring: Pamela Anderson, JLC, Dave Bautista, Brenda Song, Kiernan Shipka, Billie Lourd) 89min theatre 4/5 Wolf Man (2025, Dir. Leigh Whannell, Starring: Christopher Abbott, Julia Garner, Matilda... The post Extra Features 343 appeared first on Extra Features.

C'est parti pour l'année 2025, et on attaque tout de suite avec tous les films vus pendant le 1er trimestre de l'année dans 24FPS, le podcast ciné avec ou sans spoiler ! Voici la liste des 32 films abordés sans spoiler par Jérôme et Julien dans cet épisode : Le Comte De Monte-Cristo de Matthieu Delaporte et Alexandre De La Patellière (à partir de 0:02:15) Wallace & Gromit - La Palme De La Vengeance de Nick Park et Merlin Crossingham (à partir de 0:05:06) The Damned de Thordur Palsson (à partir de 0:11:33) Criminal Squad : Pantera de Christian Gudegast (à partir de 0:15:48) Back In Action de Seth Gordon (à partir de 0:26:18) Love Me de Andy et Sam Zuchero (à partir de 0:28:31) Wolf Man de Leigh Whannell (à partir de 0:38:51) Vol à Haut Risque de Mel Gibson (à partir de 0:46:47) Better Man de Michael Gracey (à partir de 0:52:52) Heart Eyes de Josh Ruben (à partir de 1:06:39) Life After Fighting de Bren Foster (à partir de 1:11:46) Paddington Au Pérou de Dougal Wilson (à partir de 1:16:25) Companion de Drew Hancock (à partir de 1:23:04) Presence de Steven Soderbergh (à partir de 1:30:27) Last Breath d'Alex Parkinson (à partir de 1:35:49) Un Parfait Inconnu de James Mangold (à partir de 1:45:17) The Gorge de Scott Derrickson (à partir de 1:59:46) My Dead Friend Zoe de Kyle Hausmann-Stokes (à partir de 2:09:34) The Monkey de Osgood Perkins (à partir de 2:15:30) The Assessment de Fleur Fortuné (à partir de 2:26:21) Captain America - Brave New World de Julius Onah (à partir de 2:36:18) Ash de Flying Lotus (à partir de 2:52:35) Queer de Luca Guadagnino (à partir de 3:00:26) The Brutalist de Brady Corbet (à partir de 3:07:20) The Penguin Lessons de Peter Cattaneo (à partir de 3:39:28) Mickey 17 de Bong Joo Ho (à partir de 3:43:54) A Working Man de David Ayer (à partir de 4:06:14) The Electric State de Anthony et Joe Russo (à partir de 4:12:58) Novocaine de Dan Berk et Robert Olsen (à partir de 4:27:02) Piégé (Locked) de David Yarovesky (à partir de 4:36:30) The Insider (Black Bag) de Steven Soderbergh (à partir de 4:45:49) 5 Septembre de Tim Fehlbaum (à partir de 4:54:33) Bonne écoute, et n'hésitez pas à partager votre avis sur les thèmes abordés dans The Brutalist ! Crédits musicaux : Cemetery Gates de Pantera, issu de l'album Cowboys From Hell (1990) Retrouvez Jérôme dans cet épisode de La Dernière Tournée de la chaîne YouTube La Taverne de Tom : https://youtu.be/k13xyecqfKA

In this episode, “The Invisible Dan” and “Monster Mike” come howling back for one last episode to close out Season 2 of The Monsters That Made Us! Join them as they dig into Leigh Whannell's reinvention of the Wolf Man, along with all the new mythology and the slam dunk performance from Christopher Abbott (possibly the greatest Wolf Man performance ever?), as well as some its flaws, not limited to the half-baked script, the clunky cast chemistry, the wholesale omission of just about all traditional werewolf lore, and the heavy themes, at times, getting in the way of an otherwise solid practical effects-driven creature feature. If you enjoy this episode, and want to support the show, check out our Patreon!

Coming of age can be such a bitch. TFGAG travel back to 2000 to explore the transformation of a goth teenage girl and her sister as they navigate womanhood. Plus, hear Ryan's mini-take on Leigh Whannell's Wolf Man.Outro Song: "Hallowed Out" by Ducks Ltd.Ways you can support the podcast!Leave us a written review on iTunes!Join our subreddit and leave us feedback!Follow us on Instagram!Send us a Fan Mail!

Join me and my guest Darren from The Undead Symphony podcast as we caht about another movie thats a prime example with what im trying to do with the podcast for 2025.Cooties is another movie im chatting about that neevr guest spoken about and its its difficult to see why as its a very rare movie that actually nails what a horror comdey should be. It's a very funny movie that when it gets to the horror moments, it really goes there, but it also has a cast with a lot of familiar favourites such as Elijah Wood and Rainn Wilson and it's even written by Leigh Whannell who also appears in this movie playing in my view one of the best horror characters of all time that's how good he is in this movie and that's how good this movie is. So if you haven't seen cooties yet then go watch it and I truly hope you enjoy it as much as we do, but we talk all about all of this in the episode. Be sure to listen right to the end for the segment your first time someone has sent me over a first time horror movie memory to read out for you. And also please go and support Darren and his co-hosts journey over on the undead Symphony podcast on the below linkhttps://open.spotify.com/show/3aRwoewB07eoskjtqM3HBW?si=12448f3064b9438cand of course if you are somebody that prefers to watch video versions of podcast, then you can do that with this episode and many more on the below link⁠https://youtube.com/channel/UCkDavxYEaYkhZksdFw8POtQ⁠And as well as that if you wanna go above and beyond to help me on my journey, we do have a patreon with exclusives just to my honorary creepozoids over there and also there's a link to our merch just in case you wanna walk around in real life reppin the channelpatreonhttps://www.patreon.com/c/user?u=90665618&utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link merch⁠https://lets-talk-horror-channel.myspreadshop.co.uk/all⁠

Director/co-writer Leigh Whannell

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"What am I thinking?"In this episode, Andrew and Scotty try not to get mauled by a crazy hairy dude in the forest as they discuss Leigh Whannell's "Wolf Man". They also talk about a couple of recently seen movies, and of course, stay tuned until the end of the episode to hear what Scotty has chosen for their next film!"Wolf Man" stars Christopher Abbott as a man who takes his wife and daughter into his childhood home in the mountains of Oregon, only to find there's something there that isn't quite human anymore.Feel free to send us a message! What did you think of this movie? Of this episode? Support us on Patreon! - https://www.patreon.com/FunWithHorrorPodcastFollow us on social media:Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/396586601815924Twitter - https://twitter.com/funwhorrorInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/fun_with_horror_podcast/FWH + Fangoria collab:For 20% off at the Fango Shop, just enter FUN_WITH_HORROR_PODCAST at checkout!

Fuck you it's January??? We watched three movies in January so we decided to sandwich January and February!! JANUARY Wolfman- dir. Leigh Whannell; Christopher Abbott, Julia Garner, Matilda Firth, Sam Jaeger Presence- dir. Steven Soderbergh; Lucy Liu, Chris Sullivan, Callina Laing, Eddy Maday, Julia Fox Companion- dir. Drew Hancock; Sophie Thatcher, Jack Quaid, Lukas Gage, Megan Suri, Harvey Guillén, Rupert Friend FEBRUARY Heart Eyes- dir. Josh Ruben; Olivia Holt, Mason Gooding, Jordana Brewster, Devon Sawa, Gigi Zumbado Paddington in Peru- dir. Dougal Wilson; Ben Whishow, Hugh Bonneville, Emily Mortemer, Samuel Joslin, Madeline Harris, Julie Walters, Antonio Bandares, Oliva Colman Captain America Brave New World- dir. Julias Onah; Anthony Mackie, Harrison Ford, Danny Ramirez, Shira Haas, Tim Blake Nelson, Carl Lumbly, Giancarlo Esposito, Liv Tyler The Monkey- dir. Osgood Perkins; Theo James, Tatiana Maslany, Christian Convery, Colin O'Brien, Rohan Campbell, Adam Scott, Elijah Wood MARCH Mickey 17 Opus Plankton: The Movie Novocaine The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie Snow White The Woman in the Yard Death of a Unicorn --------------------------------------------------- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/movies-are-reel/id1082173626 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2VE15E5fS0ZWtESo9bUWhn?si=e983275eb550499c&nd=1 Jurge - twitter: twitter.com/jcruzalvarez26 Letterboxed: letterboxd.com/jcruzalvarez26/​ Ryan- twitter: twitter.com/MrPibbOfficial Letterboxed: letterboxd.com/filmpiece/​ Karrie - twitter: twitter.com/kar_elyles Letterboxed: letterboxd.com/karrie/

Leigh Whannell attempts another reimagining of the universal monster, the wolfman.

We take a look at the latest incarnation of Universal werewolvery in Wolf Man (2025) written and directed by Leigh Whannell!   Previous chapters in this series can be found here - The Wolf at the Door: a Werewolf History 

We're covering Leigh Whannell's latest--WOLF MAN (2025)!0:22:19 -

Episode 189: Week two of our Women in Horror Month is upon us and we have a guest we didnt see coming in Caitlin Grant of the Plug It Up: A Horror Movie Podcast. Here to help break down Leigh Whannell's good for her thriller, The Invisible Man from 2020.Make sure to join us for week three of our Women in Horror Month when we will return with Guillermo del Toro's The Shape of Water frome 2017.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/a-cut-above-horror-review--6354278/support.

This week, the hosts of the werewolf podcast The Silver Scream join the dads to discuss the third episode of Creepshow Season 3, "The Last Tsuburaya/Okay, I'll Bite," and Leigh Whannell's Wolfman!Song of the day by Spider GodFollow Dads From the Crypt! Threads: @dadsfromthecryptTwitter: @cryptdads Instagram: @dadsfromthecrypt Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DadsFromTheCrypt

Long ago, the Universal Horror film, THE WOLF MAN (1941), was groundbreaking. Turning Long Chaney Jr. into a star, it was gothic, and filled with fortunetellers and the occult, and took place in the atmospheric country of Wales. Now, Leigh Whannell (UPGRAGE (2018)) has directed the reboot for Universal Pictures.From IMDB: A family at a remote farmhouse is attacked by an unseen animal, but as the night stretches on, the father begins to transform into something unrecognizable.The movie stars Christopher Abbott, Julia Garner, and Matilda Firth. The screenplay is cowritten by Leigh Whannell and Corbett Tuck. The film was released on January 17, 2025 by Universal and Blumhouse. Your cohosts take a look at this new lycanthrope film and give their thoughts.

In this episode of The Successful Screenwriter, Geoffrey D. Calhoun is joined by guest hosts Katie Presto and Reece Taylor for an in-depth film analysis of The Wolfman (2025). They dissect the film's subversive approach to the werewolf genre, its themes of generational trauma, and how it stacks up against classic horror films. Tune in for a spirited discussion filled with differing opinions and plenty of laughs!What You'll Learn in This Episode:The film's unique take on werewolf mythology and practical effects.How generational trauma is woven into the narrative.The impact of subverting audience expectations in genre films.The importance of character development and pacing in horror.Insights into the evolving "Dark Universe" of monster movies.Key Moments:00:38 - Geoffrey introduces the episode and guest hosts Katie Presto and Reece Taylor.01:01 - Logline and background on The Wolfman and its director, Leigh Whannell.04:44 - Reece questions whether the film would have worked better without the Wolfman title.07:08 - Discussion on the film's subversive approach and use of practical effects.16:29 - Comparing The Wolfman's box office performance to Nosferatu and audience expectations.About the Guests:Katie Presto and Reece Taylor are returning guest hosts who bring their unique perspectives and humor to film analysis. Katie is known for her deep dives into character relationships, while Reece offers critical insights into genre conventions and storytelling.About the Host:With films on network television and streaming platforms, Geoffrey D. Calhoun is a screenwriter, author of The Guide for Every Screenwriter, and passionate about teaching. As the host of The Successful Screenwriter, he interviews industry professionals and shares valuable screenwriting insights.Resources Mentioned in the Episode:Saw (2004) by Leigh WhannellUpgrade (2018) by Leigh WhannellThe Invisible Man (2020) by Leigh WhannellInsidious (2010) by Leigh WhannellConnect with Geoffrey D. Calhoun:Podcast WebsiteInstagram @screenwriterpodTikTok @screenwriterpodDid The Wolfman live up to your expectations, or were you left wanting more? Leave a comment and let us know your thoughts! Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe for more industry insights.#Screenwriting #FilmAnalysis #TheWolfman #HorrorMovies #WerewolfFilms #GenerationalTrauma #SubversiveCinema #PodcastDiscussion #Filmmaking #ScriptwritingTips

Grab some jerky and lock your doors - it's time for Wolf Man! Michelle and Seth are joined by Alex Goldman to discuss Leigh Whannell's 2025 body horror flick. Michelle ponders the difference between a wolf man and a werewolf, Alex rewrites the movie and Seth shares an appreciation for Alex's brand of jokes and everyone is curious about the jerky room. Check it out! Follow Alex on Twitter and check out Hyperfixed Podcast - seriously, it's a much better show than ours.  For all of our bonus episodes and to vote on upcoming episodes check out our Patreon Patreon supporters help pick episodes, monthly themes and get access to all of our additional shows, ourPatron exclusive Discord and decode the secret message at the end of each week! It's only the price of a single cup of coffee ($5 a month)!  Gift a Movie Friends Subscription! Visit our website and send us an email! Follow Movie Friends on Twitter and Instagram You scrolled this far? That's impressive.

On the triumphant return of On-Screen Live in 2025, we're back and better than ever, playing catch-up on movies and reviewing Flight Risk starring Mark Wahlberg and Mark Wahlberg's haircut, Leigh Whannell's Wolf Man, Steven Soderbergh's Presence from NEON, and the scrapped Star Trek pilot disguised as a TV movie, Section 31! We'll also check in on the weekend box office, and more! Be sure to catch us LIVE this Thursday, January 30 at 9pm/et for our first worldwide digital event of the year where we're going to chat all about Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire! Can't make it live on Thursday night? No problemo! The show will be available for replay for 14 days after the broadcast! Get your

Here's a sneak peek at our all new Patreon minisode on Leigh Whannell's Wolf Man (2025), starring Christopher Abbott and Julia Garner. Like what you hear? Head on over to www.patreon.com/horrorqueers and become a Patron for more exclusive bonus content today!  Theme Music: Alexander Nakarada   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As one of the Universal Monsters, the Wolf Man has been portrayed in multiple films over the last 80 years. But none have starred the incredible Julia Garner!

This week we unpack Universal's horror remake WOLF MAN, directed by Leigh Whannell! Plus: Academy Award nominations! SIMPSONS and STAR WARS news and more!

Send us a textChristian and Devin usher in 2025 with their first film review of the year. Tune in as they delve into Leigh Whannell's Wolf Man.From Blumhouse and visionary writer-director Leigh Whannell, the creators of the chilling modern monster tale The Invisible Man, comes a terrifying new lupine nightmare: Wolf Man. Golden Globe nominee Christopher Abbott (Poor Things, It Comes at Night) stars as Blake, a San Francisco husband and father, who inherits his remote childhood home in rural Oregon after his own father vanishes and is presumed dead. With his marriage to his high-powered wife, Charlotte (Emmy winner Julia Garner; Ozark, Inventing Anna), fraying, Blake persuades Charlotte to take a break from the city and visit the property with their young daughter, Ginger (Matlida Firth; Hullraisers, Coma). But as the family approaches the farmhouse in the dead of night, they're attacked by an unseen animal and, in a desperate escape, barricade themselves inside the home as the creature prowls the perimeter. As the night stretches on, however, Blake begins to behave strangely, transforming into something unrecognizable, and Charlotte will be forced to decide whether the terror within their house is more lethal than the danger without.TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE:Start / Housekeeping (00:18)Wolf Man Spoiler Free Breakdown (07:03)Final Thoughts and Ratings (22:40)Coming Up Next / Closing  (26:27)Support the showContact Film Optix Rate and Review us on Apple Podcast and Spotify on your podcast platform of choice! Email us at filmoptix@gmail.com Tweet at us @FilmOptix Follow us @Film Optix on Instagram Follow us on Letterboxd Visit our Website Thank you for listening!!!

It's not the house that's haunted….it's The Boo Crew episode 437! We put on the metronome and astral project award winning writer Carl Grose to the speakeasy studio! Carl is thrilled to tell you all about an all new show he has helped bring to life called, INSIDIOUS LIVE : THE FURTHER YOUR FEAR TOUR haunting a stage near you! It's an in-seat immersive experience with over 80 North American tour stops, that puts YOU right into the terrifying world of the Insidious films crafted by James Wan and Leigh Whannell. We find out some details of what exactly this is, explore some of the inventive and unique ways it will pull you into the action..and so much more! insidious-live.com for tickets. Episode 437 with Carl Grose…is now slaying! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our special guest in the Last Video Store this week is Leigh Whannell. Breaking into horror co-writing SAW with James Wan, Leigh has built a reputation as one of the modern masters of genre cinema directing the films UPGRADE and THE INVISIBLE MAN. His latest film WOLF MAN is in cinemas now. Starring Christopher Abbott and Julia Garner, WOLF MAN is a tense, thoughtful and horrifying lycanthropic nightmare.Join Leigh Whannell as he chats with Alexei Toliopoulos about some of his favourite films in the style of an old school video store rental combo + a staff pick from Alexei (based on his taste). Follow ALEXEI TOLIOPOULOS on Letterboxd for all the rental combo lists. Here’s Leigh’s list on LB. LEIGH’S PICKS: WOLF MAN, THE FLY and THE SHININGSTAFF PICK: VAMPIR CUADECUC BOOK TICKETS for Alexei’s comedy fest show REFUSED CLASSIFICATION in MELBOURNE, SYDNEY, ADELAIDE and BRISBANE ON SALE SOONSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A family at a remote farmhouse is attacked by an unseen animal. But as the night stretches on, the father begins to transform into something unrecognizable. On this week's episode… Join the crew as we discuss Julia Garner, modern Universal Monsters, and Leigh Whannell's latest film, Wolf Man (2025).   Show Notes: Housekeeping (3:35) Back of the Box/Recommendations (9:20) Spoiler Warning/Full Review: (13:00) Rotten Tomatoes (60:15) Trivia (66:56) What We've Been Watching (75:50) Hotline Scream: (89:23)   Connect with us: Support us on Patreon Website Facebook Instagram Twitter YouTube Shop

This week's Out Now with Aaron and Abe presents a hairy situation and a deadly transformation. The Brandon Peters Show's Brandon Peters joins Aaron and Abe to discuss Wolf Man from director Leigh Whannell. Hear what the group has to say about this latest modern update of a classic Universal Monster, featuring Christopher Abbot and Julia Garner. Plus, there's plenty of time for other movie chatter, trailer talk, games, and listener thoughts. Tune in for Out Now Quickies™ (6:22), Trailer Talk for The Woman in the Yard and Until Dawn (26:49), the main review (35:22), Games (1:08:16), and Out Now Feedback (1:21:23). So now, if you've got an hour or so to kill…

David, Devindra, and Jeff get involved in some on-air scandals with Jerry Springer: Fights, Camera, Action, remember the late great David Lynch with Lost Highway, and compete in a game of wits with The Devil's Plan. Then they are transformed for their review of Leigh Whannell's latest thriller Wolf Man. We're making video versions of our reviews! Be sure to follow us on the following platforms: YouTube Tiktok Instagram Threads Thanks to our SPONSOR:  QUIP: Free your mouth today and save 20% sitewide, plus a FREE travel case and countertop stand at getquip.com/filmcastpod Weekly Plugs David - Decoding Everything: Matt Goldberg's review of Wolf Man Devindra - Engadget Podcast leading up to the TikTok mess + NVIDIA's AI NPCs are a nightmare  Jeff - Jeff's Cameo Page Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only)    What we've been watching (~00:16:52) David - Jerry Springer: Fights, Camera, Action, Lucky You Devindra - Lost Highway, MadS, Sakamoto Days Jeff - The Devil's Plan, How It's Made, Severance S2 Featured Review (~01:05:57)     Wolf Man SPOILERS (~01:25:47) Support David's artistic endeavors at his Patreon and subscribe to his free newsletter Decoding Everything. Check out Jeff Cannata's podcasts DLC and We Have Concerns. Listen to Devindra's podcast with Engadget on all things tech. You can always e-mail us at slashfilmcast(AT)gmail(DOT)com, or call and leave a voicemail at 781-583-1993. Credits: Our theme song is by Tim McEwan from The Midnight. This episode was edited by Noah Ross who also created our weekly plugs and spoiler bumper music. Our Slashfilmcourt music comes from Simon Harris. If you'd like advertise with us or sponsor us, please e-mail slashfilmcast@gmail.com. You can support the podcast by going to patreon.com/filmpodcast or by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.

Leigh Whannell’s Wolf Man came out over the weekend so Jason and Rosie rewatched a ton of werewolf themed movies to get in the right mindset. Producer Joelle Monique joins to give her spoiler review of Wolf Man in the backmatter. Movies mentioned: The Wolf Man (1941) Teen Wolf (1985) An American Werewolf in London (1981) Gingersnaps (2000) Wolfwalkers (2020) Wolf (1994) The Howling (1981) Underworld series The Wolf of Snow Hollow (2020) Dog Soldiers (2002) Brotherhood of the Wolf (2001) Frankenstein Meets The Wolf Man (1943) Follow Jason: twitter.com/netw3rk Follow Rosie: IG & Letterboxd Follow X-Ray Vision on Instagram Join the X-Ray Vision DiscordSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WOLF MAN MOVIE REVIEW The early excitement over the new Wolf Man movie had less to do with there being a new reboot of the Universal classic monster, The Wolf Man, and more with the writer/director Leigh Whannell. As a writer he created the Saw and Insidious franchises with James Wan. As a director, he… Read More »Highly Suspect Reviews: Wolf Man

On this week's New Flesh podcast, fan-favorite guest Louis Peitzman returns to join forces with Jesse and defeat Brett's take on Leigh Whannell's WOLF MAN, his second Universal monster movie after 2020's THE INVISIBLE MAN.

On the 429th episode of Piecing It Together, we are LIVE from Downtown Cinemas in Las Vegas with guests K.L. Martin, Luella Chavez and Knik Woods to talk about Wolf Man! Leigh Whannel's take on the classic Universal monster added some interesting ideas and plenty of tension. Puzzle pieces include The Shining, Night of the Living Dead, Twilight and Ginger Snaps.As always, SPOILER ALERT for Wolf Man and the movies we discuss!Written by Leigh Whannell and Corbett TuckDirected by Leigh WhannellStarring Julia Garner, Christopher Abbott, Sam Jaeger, Matilda Firth, Benedict Hardie Blumhousehttps://www.wolfmanmovie.com/KL Martin is a writer-director-filmmaker from Las Vegas. He has directed nine shorts including “You Should Smile More” which is currently on a film festival run.Check out his work at https://linktr.ee/KEVINLMARTINFollow KL Martin on Twitter @Codename_LEONKnik Woods is a Writer, Director, and Cinematographer, as well as the founder of the Sin City Horror Club.Check out Knik's work at https://linktr.ee/ghostchaserproductionsAnd follow the Sin City Horror Club on Instagram at @sincityhorrorclubLuella Chavez is an actress and comedian.Check out Luella's YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@luellachavez365And Follow Luella on Twitter @luellachavezMy latest David Rosen album MISSING PIECES: 2018-2024 is a compilation album that fills in the gaps in unreleased music made during the sessions for 2018's A Different Kind Of Dream, 2020's David Rosen, 2022's MORE CONTENT and 2025's upcoming And Other Unexplained Phenomena. Find it on Bandcamp, Apple Music, Spotify and everywhere else you can find music.You can also find more about all of my music on my website https://www.bydavidrosen.comMy latest music video is “Begin Again" which you can watch at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hkb2VsJlH6sThe song at the end of the episode is "Little Bad Wolf" from my The Pup Pups album Variety Snaps!Make sure to “Like” Piecing It Together on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/PiecingPodAnd “Follow” us on Twitter @PiecingPodAnd Join the Conversation in our Facebook Group,

Julia Garner has amassed an incredibly varied filmography over the years. Her first feature credit was the Sundance darling Martha Marcy May Marlene, she won three Emmys for playing Ruth Langmore in Netflix's hit crime drama Ozark, and she's about to make her franchise debut in one of the most anticipated films of the year, The Fantastic Four: First Steps. However, there's one particular genre she keeps coming back to, and given it's a personal favorite genre, I'm thrilled about it. Garner is delivering a steady stream of horror movies.Her latest in that department is Leigh Whannell's Wolf Man, a new spin on the 1941 classic. In this version, Christopher Abbott and Garner play Blake and Charlotte, a husband and wife struggling with their relationship. When Blake receives a death certificate for his estranged father and the keys to his childhood home, he thinks that could be just the getaway they need to get things back on track. Along with their young daughter, Ginger (Matilda Firth), they head out to the remote house in the mountains of Oregon. However, just before arriving, they're attacked and Blake suffers a scratch that kicks off a horrific transformation. With Wolf Man now playing in theaters nationwide, Garner joined me for a Collider Ladies Night conversation to revisit her journey in film and television thus far, with an extra special emphasis on her experience working in the horror genre. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We've got some mediocre January movies and a lengthy news segment to keep you company on the latest episode of Breakfast All Day. First, we review "Wolf Man," director Leigh Whannell's take on the classic creature feature. Christopher Abbott stars as a husband and father who takes his family back to his childhood home in the Oregon woods. Bad things happen. Julia Garner and Matilda Firth co-star. In theaters. Then, Cameron Diaz and Jamie Foxx re-team for the generic comedy "Back in Action." Diaz (in her first movie in a decade) and Foxx play ex-spies in suburbia who get dragged back in the fray when their cover is blown. Their shocked kids must go along for the adventure, too. Ironic needle drops and bad special effects ensue. Streaming now on Netflix. Finally, it's a jam-packed Movie News LIVE! We talk about the state of the LA Wildfires, awards season, and how they'll affect each other in the weeks to come. Plus we try to untangle the whole Justin Baldoni/Blake Lively "It Ends With Us" fiasco, which has ended with them suing each other. And of course, we remember the singular David Lynch, who died this week at 78. Thanks for being with us during this busy, difficult time. And make sure to join us at our YouTube channel on Thursday, Jan. 23 at 8am Pacific for our Oscar Nominations livestream, which will be a fundraiser for wildfire relief efforts. More details here: https://youtu.be/HtrCi1nL4QU Subscribe to Christy's Saturday Matinee newsletter: https://christylemire.beehiiv.com/

For this week's main podcast review, I am joined by Josh Parham, Cody Dericks & Giovanni Lago to review and discuss the latest film from Leigh Whannell, "Wolf Man" starring Christopher Abbott, Julia Garner, Sam Jaeger & Matilda Firth. A reboot of "The Wolf Man" (1941), Whannell is riding on the goodwill from "The Invisible Man" to give us another new re-imagining of a classic Universal Monsters film. What did we think of his approach to the material, the performances, practical makeup effects, and other craft elements? Please tune in as we discuss these topics, its awards season chances, and more in our SPOILER-FILLED review. Thank you for listening, and enjoy! Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... Apple Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jT YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWA7KiotcWmHiYYy6wJqwOw And be sure to help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture and listen to this podcast ad-free Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, we welcome the director of one of our favorite films of the year, “September 5.” Tim Fehlbaum walks us through his process on set, recreating the reality of the film's true story, the brilliance of Steven Spielberg and more. After our interview, we review Leigh Whannell's latest monster flick, “Wolf Man” and play an IMDB game! ReelBlend PremiumSign up for a bi-weekly newsletter from Sean, and ad-free episodes at bit.ly/reelblendpremium.ReelBlend on YouTubeBe sure to subscribe to ReelBlend on YouTube (YouTube.com/ReelBlendPodcast) for full episodes of the show in video form.Follow The ShowReelBlend - @ReelBlendSean - @Sean_OConnellJake - @JakesTakesKevin - @KevinMcCarthyTVGabe - @gabeKovacsTimestamps (approx. only)00:00 - Intro 6:18 - Tim Fehlbaum Interview34:41 - ‘Wolf Man' Review48:32 - IMDB Game1:14:35 - Outro Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/reelblend/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Send us a text Join us for a fascinating conversation with visionary writer-director Leigh Whannell, the creative force behind films like "Saw," "Insidious," and "The Invisible Man." Leigh dives deep into his latest film, "Wolf Man," exploring its grounded approach to horror, the emotional core that drives his narratives, and the unique challenges of filmmaking during a global pandemic. Discover the inspiration behind "Wolf Man," the collaborative process with his wife, and Leigh's thoughtful insights on balancing genre elements with heartfelt storytelling. Wolf Man is out now in Australian Cinemas.Check out the video interview: Thanks to the team at Universal AUS.Website | Rotten Tomatoes | Linktree | Youtube | Twitter | Instagram

It's time to howl at the moon Creeps, our review of Leigh Whannell's long awaited reimagining of The WolfMan, is finally here! Does it stack up to his version of The Invisible Man? Tune in to find out.    Where to find us: Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/epic-film-guys- Official Fan Group : https://www.facebook.com/groups/epicfilmguys Feed URL: https://epicfilmguys.podbean.com/feed/ Wordpress: http://epicfilmguys.wordpress.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/epicfilmguysny/live You can also catch us on most every podcatcher under the sun! Search for us on BluBrry, Stitcher, Spreaker, Google Podcasts, Overcast, and many others. Search and you will find us! There has never been a better time to join up with the elites at https://www.patreon.com/epicfilmguys! You can get access to pre-roll and outtakes from the show, exclusive episodes, free swag, and so much more. Tiers start as low as $1/month! Please consider supporting the show, and thank you for being one of the EFG faithful!

LOOK OUT! It’s only Films To Be Buried With! Join your host Brett Goldstein as he talks life, death, love and the universe with the prolific and well credited filmmaker and actor LEIGH WHANNELL! A really lovely chat with someone who you will very likely know from films that have come up many times on this very podcast, so you know you're in for some goodness here... A delightfully self deprecating (in the best ways) and entertaining catch up which covers so much, including but not limited to working with James Wan, making films out of pocket and how to handle low budgets, creating a millennial Freddie Krueger, Insidious and Saw and working on such franchises, devilish alchemy, creative uncoupling, healthy fear of disease and the list goes on! And if you came here for an ethereal Sisyphian tone poem, we've got ya covered. OH ALSO - spoiler bits for Invisible Man where he runs through a scene as he wrote it (which is maybe not so suitable for folk of sensitive disposition) - just so you know. Never let death get in the way of a dollar! Enjoy! Video and extra audio available on Brett's Patreon! IMDB WOLF MAN SAW INSIDIOUS BRETT • X BRETT • INSTAGRAM TED LASSO SHRINKING SOULMATES SUPERBOB (Brett's 2015 feature film)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this special bonus episode, Mike chats to writer / director Leigh Whannell about his latest horror movie, WOLF MAN. Mike is then joined by Empire's Chris Hewitt to review the movie in depth (with full spoilers).  Hosted, Produced and Edited by Mike Muncer Music by Jack Whitney.  Artwork by Mike Lee-Graham Visit our website www.evolutionofhorror.com  Buy tickets for our UPCOMING SCREENINGS & EVENTS Buy yourself some brand new EOH MERCH! Subscribe and donate on PATREON for bonus monthly content and extra treats... www.patreon.com/evolutionofhorror  Email us!  Follow us on TWITTER Follow us on INSTAGRAM Like us on FACEBOOK Join the DISCUSSION GROUP Join the DISCORD Follow us on LETTERBOXD Mike Muncer is a producer, podcaster and film journalist and can be found on TWITTER