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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

Episode 411: The Crew's wondering where the full moon went while watching Leigh Whannell's Wolf Man. Whannell's second Universal Monster adaptation isn't as good as his Invisible Man, but the movie moves fast, and adds plenty of scares and some good body horror moments (à la Cronenberg's The Fly). The Crew has some problems with the character development. They discuss… If you like our music intro, head over to Soundcloud and hear more amazing music from aquariusweapon. Aquariusweapon can also be found on YouTube. Contact: moviecrewpod@gmail.com

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

This horror film was co written and directed by Leigh Whannell, is a reboot of the classic Universal monster movie series and stars Christopher Abbott, Julia Garner & Sam Jaeger. In this film, a man returns to home after his father's death to clear out his farm. While there he and his encounter a mysterious creature that attacks them one evening. The man must protect his family at all costs but realizes that he's wounded by the creature and is slowly changing. This film comes after Universal's failed attempt to start a “Dark Universe” with their movie monsters back in 2017. Universal returned to this concept after Whannell's success with 2020's “The Invisible Man”. After director, Derek Cianfrance & actor Ryan Gosling left the project in 2023, Whannell was brought on board. Gosling remained attached to the project but as an executive producer.

Episode 45 - Review: Wolfman (2025)Remember back in 2017 when Universal tried launching their Monsters Universe of movies with “The Mummy” starring Tom Cruise? Even with the attempt to sneak in Russell Crowe as Dr. Jekyll/Mr. Hyde, that movie became an epic mess. “Wolf Man” is a second bite at the apple for Universal, with Leigh Whannell (“Saw” writer and “Upgrade”, “The Invisible Man” director) directing and horror king Jason Blum (Blumhouse Productions) producing this film.What this film has going for it is its strong use of storytelling. The movie explores themes of parents, their kids, and the effort not to pass on mistakes from one generation to the next. It's a very cool concept that is executed well for both how the starts and ends too. The setting, the actors (an amazing main cast: Christopher Abbott, Julia Garner, and Mathilda Firth) all shine. Whannell also brings much of the production crew back together from his hit movie “The Invisible Man” for this movie. The sound design is incredible—easily the most creative aspect of the film.Can lightning strike twice for Universal's revamped Monsters Universe, with its smaller scale but bigger scares? Does “Wolf Man” deliver the chills and thrills you'd expect from a monster movie? I get into it all here, including surprises with this movie's budget and its interesting origins, which connect to director Derek Cianfrance and actor Ryan Gosling (both of whom previously teamed up on the excellent 2013 film “The Place Beyond the Pines”).“Wolf Man” is now playing in theaters.We have a great year of movies, shows, reviews, and recommendations ahead. Please be sure to leave a review—it helps the podcast!Have a great time at the movies, and thanks for listening. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sohrabsmovieq.substack.com

Scary Spirits Reviews: In-Depth, Spoiler-Free "Wolf Man" Review Welcome to another thrilling episode of Scary Spirits Reviews! This week Karen and Greg ventured into the eerie world of Leigh Whannell's latest horror sensation, "Wolf Man". Produced by the renowned Blumhouse and Universal Pictures, this film has been generating a lot of buzz in the horror community. In this episode, Karen and Greg provide a comprehensive, spoiler-free review of "Wolf Man". They delve into the film's chilling atmosphere, the direction by Whannell, and the standout performances that bring this terrifying tale to life. You'll hear their thoughts on the film's suspenseful moments, the innovative special effects, and how it compares to other modern horror classics. Whether you're a die-hard horror fan or just looking for your next spooky movie night pick, this episode is packed with insights and opinions that will help you decide if "Wolf Man" is worth the watch. Karen and Greg also share some of their personal highlights from the film and movie theater experience. Don't miss out on this exciting and engaging episode of Scary Spirits Reviews! Tune in to find out if "Wolf Man" lives up to the hype and what makes it a must-see for horror enthusiasts.

HOWL AT THE MOON!!!! WATCH SKIP PLUS IS BACK!!!!  WS+ comes roaring back for Season 3! Apologies for the delay and keeping you in suspense about the “big news”: Sadly, Emcee has stepped away from the pod, and so Cupcake has a new host! Tune in as he and the (familiar) new co-host take on Wolf Man, an undercover Dark Universe/Universal Monsters reboot of the famous Lon Chaney, Jr. film “The Wolfman”. Written and directed by Leigh Whanell (a co-creater of the Saw franchise), will “Wolf Man” duplicate the thriller highs of Whannell's other Universal Monsters reboot “The Invisible Man” or is this yet another trauma-themed, elevated horror film that's all feels and no teeth?  TAKE A BITE OUT OF THE NEW WS+! And stick around for the PLUS….it's now AFTER the movie review proper!  TIMESTAMPS 00:00:00 Watch Skip Plus Intro 00:02:18 BIG NEWS: New Co-Host 00:03:52 Meet Mike the Willden-Beast 00:09:31 Wolfman: Below and Above the Line 00:21:11 Spoiler Free 00:32:33 Spoilers AHEAD! 00:54:40 Mike's Plus 00:58:28 Jose's Plus 01:04:39 Outro - - - - - - - - - - WE ARE WATCH SKIP PLUS! Watch Listen Love! Email us: WatchSkipPlus@gmail.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/watchskipplus/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/watchskippluspod X: https://x.com/watchskipplus YouTube: www.youtube.com/@WatchSkipPlus Discord: https://discord.gg/PGX4RRUe #podcast #newpodcast #movie #moviereview #moviereviewpodcast #film #filmisnotdead #cinematography #filmcritic #wolfman #universalmonster #darkuniverse #christopherabbott #juliagarner #matildafirth #samjaeger #jasonblum #ryangosling #stefanduscio #benjaminwallfisch #arjentuiten #blumhouse #universalpictures #cloak&co

In 1941, we got the classic Lon Chaney Jr./Bela Lugosi “The Wolf Man.” Chaney looked more like an angry psychotic meth head with a Justin Timberlake haircut back then. Now in 2025, we get a much updated hairy, scary dude with “Wolf Man” directed by Leigh Whannell. This isn't Whannell's first classic monster movie re-make rodeo. He also directed the 2020 “The Invisible Man” which was a critical and commercial hit. In “Wolf Man” we're introduced to Blake and his wife, Charlotte, and daughter Ginger. Blake grew up in the remote wilderness of Oregon with just his Dad where all manner of danger lurks, but is now a writer in San Francisco. Events have him return to Oregon with his wife and daughter to his childhood home. His Dad with him, and now Blake with his daughter, are aggressive with how committed they are to keeping their child safe. It turns out, for good reason, from what we see in this movie. On the way up to the house, they get into an accident, in the middle of the woods. Soon it's made apparent, they are not alone, and this new presence is no friend. Soon they find themselves in Blake's childhood home trying to keep a wolf man out, but since Blake was cut by the wolf man, Charlotte and Ginger find that a danger is slowly emerging from inside the house. Time is ticking away for them. Will they survive the wolf man outside and what Blake is becoming on the inside? Is it worth finding out? Check out this episode to hear what I think. “Wolf Man” stars Christopher Abbott, Julia Garner, Benedict Hardie, Sam Jaeger, Mathilda Firth, Leigh Whannell, Ben Prendergast, Milo Cawthorne and Zac Chandler. Support the showFeel free to reach out to me via:@MoviesMerica on Twitter @moviesmerica on InstagramMovies Merica on Facebook

Join The Filmlosophers as they sink their teeth into Leigh Whannell's latest horror film, "Wolf Man." This isn't your grandfather's werewolf movie; Whannell brings a fresh perspective to the classic monster myth, delivering a chilling and thought-provoking cinematic experience. In this episode, Hosts Eddie and Spencer, along with Intern Amy, will: Unleash the beast: Analyze Whannell's unique take on the werewolf legend, exploring the film's themes of transformation, identity, and the generational pain that can lie dormant within us all. Discuss the scares: Examine Whannell's ability to use suspense, atmosphere, and practical effects to create some truly terrifying cinematic experiences. Analyze the performances: Discuss the powerful performances that bring the "Wolf Man" to life, exploring the nuances of human vulnerability and the terrifying power of the beast. Snack attack! In a special segment, The Filmlosophers will debate the beauty of movie-watching snacks, and how a snack isn't a snack if it requires a fork and knife. Don't miss this howling good time as The Filmlosophers delve into the depths of "Wolf Man" and celebrate the art of the cinematic snack. So pull up a chair, take out your silver bullets, grab your popcorn, and tune in to this week's episode of The Filmlosophers!

Earth's Mightiest Critics pounce on their first theatrical-release review of the year with a look at Leigh Whannell's Wolf Man!In this twist on the classic Universal monster movie, Christopher Abbott and Julia Garner play Blake and Charlotte, a dysfunctional married couple who, along with their young daughter, Ginger (Matilda Firth), visit Blake's rural childhood home after his father's death. The family encounters a savage creature in the woods, which attacks Chris and transfers a lycanthropic curse to him.Who will survive the night? And will Dad still be "Dad"--or the new family pet?Critics and audiences alike have savaged Whannell's Wolf Man, but there's at least one critic who thinks everyone is missing the point.Join us for a transformative look at this divisive horror movie! We'll also take your questions, comments, and SuperChats!Subscribe, like, and comment on Kicking the Seat here on YouTube, and check us out at:kickseat.comXLetterboxdBlueSkyInstagramFacebookShow LinksWatch the Flight Risk trailer.Bonus! Listen to Ian's 2018 interview with writer/director Leigh Whannell about his film Upgrade!Support all of Earth's Mightiest Critics at their various outlets:Check out Mark "The Movie Man" Krawczyk's The Spoiler Room Podcast.Keep up with Jeff York's criticism and caricatures at The Establishing Shot and Pipeline Artists.Get seated with The Blonde in Front!Follow David Fowlie's film criticism at Keeping It Reel.Get educated with Don Shanahan at Every Movie Has a Lesson…...And Film Obsessive...and the Cinephile Hissy Fit Podcast.Keep up with Annie Banks at The Mary Sue....and We Got This Covered.Make Nice with Mike Crowley of You'll Probably Agree.And stir things up with Will Johnson of the Cinephile Hissy Fit Podcast.

Wolf Man | Mami, Papa sieht so komisch aus Wer kennt es nicht - ein Wald, eine Familie, ein Werwolf?!?! So schickt Universal ab dem 23. Januar 2025 mit "Wolf Man" erneut eine Neuverfilmung eines alten klassischen Stoffes in die Kinos. Unter der Regie von Leigh "Ich hab vor 20 Jahren Saw geschrieben" Whannell soll ähnlich wie in "Der Unsichtbare" mit kleinerem Budget groß Kasse gemacht werden, ganz nach dem Geschmack der Produktionsschmiede Blumhouse. Ob dies auch gelingt und wie der Film geworden ist, verraten euch die Werwölf:innen Lida, Johannes und Timo, wenn ihr auf Play drückt - auch ohne auf Vollmond zu warten. Viel Spaß mit der neuen Folge vom Tele-Stammtisch! https://tele-stammtisch.de/2025/01/22/wolf-man-mami-papa-sieht-so-komisch-aus/ Werdet Teil unserer Community und besucht unseren Discord-Server! Dort oder auch auf Instagram könnt ihr mit uns über Filme, Serien und vieles mehr sprechen. Wir liefern euch launige und knackige Filmkritiken, Analysen und Talks über Kino- und Streamingfilme und -serien - immer aktuell, informativ und mit der nötigen Prise Humor. Website | Youtube | PayPal | BuyMeACoffee Großer Dank und Gruß für das Einsprechen unseres Intros geht raus an Engelbert von Nordhausen - besser bekannt als die deutsche Synchronstimme Samuel L. Jackson! Thank you very much to BASTIAN HAMMER for the orchestral part of the intro! I used the following sounds of freesound.org: 16mm Film Reel by bone666138 wilhelm_scream.wav by Syna-Max backspin.wav by il112 Crowd in a bar (LCR).wav by Leandros.Ntounis Short Crowd Cheer 2.flac by qubodup License (Copyright): Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)

Horror filmmaker Leigh Whannell joins IndieWire features writer Jim Hemphill to talk about “Wolf Man,” his latest collaboration with Universal and Blumhouse. Like Whannell's “The Invisible Man,” “Wolf Man” reinvents a classic Universal monster in an entirely new and original way. Whannell talks about the differences between “Wolf Man” and “Invisible Man,” the influence of David Cronenberg, and how living through COVID informed his writing and directing process. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Robert Winfree, Alexis Hejna and Mark Radulich present their Wolf Man 2025 Movie Review!Wolf Man is a 2025 American horror film directed by Leigh Whannell from a screenplay he co-wrote with Corbett Tuck. A reboot of The Wolf Man (1941), the film stars Christopher Abbott, Julia Garner, and Sam Jaeger. The plot follows a family man seeking to protect his wife and daughter from a werewolf, only to become infected and slowly transform into the creature. Jason Blum produces alongside his Blumhouse Productions banner.The film was announced in 2014 and was to be part of the Dark Universe, a shared cinematic universe centered on the Universal Monsters. Aaron Guzikowski and David Callaham were attached to write the script. After the failure of The Mummy (2017), Universal shifted its focus to standalone films. The success of Whannell's The Invisible Man (2020) rekindled Universal's interest in the Monsters franchise. They accepted a pitch by Ryan Gosling, who was also set to star, for a new Wolf Man film with Derek Cianfrance to direct. However, Cianfrance left the project in 2023 and Gosling dropped out of the role, remaining as executive producer while Whannell took over as director with a new cast. Principal photography occured in New Zealand in early 2024.Wolf Man was released in the United States by Universal Pictures on January 17, 2025. The film received mixed reviews from critics and has grossed $16.8 million.Disclaimer: The following may contain offensive language, adult humor, and/or content that some viewers may find offensive – The views and opinions expressed by any one speaker does not explicitly or necessarily reflect or represent those of Mark Radulich or W2M Network.Mark Radulich and his wacky podcast on all the things:https://linktr.ee/markkind76alsohttps://www.teepublic.com/user/radulich-in-broadcasting-networkFB Messenger: Mark Radulich LCSWTiktok: @markradulichtwitter: @MarkRadulichInstagram: markkind76RIBN Album Playlist: https://suno.com/playlist/91d704c9-d1ea-45a0-9ffe-5069497bad59

The cult sci-fi hit Upgrade won't see a sequel or TV spin-off anytime soon, confirms director Leigh Whannell. The 2018 cyberpunk thriller, starring Logan Marshall-Green, follows a technophobe paralyzed in a tragic accident who regains control of his body with a futuristic chip implant. Praised for its gripping story and tech-infused action, Upgrade scored 88% on Rotten Tomatoes and grossed $16 million against a $5 million budget. Despite its ambiguous ending and fans clamoring for more, Whannell prefers leaving it as a "prophetic" standalone gem. Stream Upgrade on Netflix to see why it still sparks sci-fi conversations!

Travis Hopson reviews Leigh Whannell's WOLF MAN starring Christopher Abbott and Julia Garner. WOLF MAN is open in theaters now.All of this and more can be found at www.punchdrunkcritics.com!Subscribe to Punch Drunk Critics on YouTube:    / @punchdrunkcritics1  Follow Punch Drunk Critics on Twitter:   / pdcmovies  Follow Punch Drunk Critics on Facebook:   / pdcmovies  You can also subscribe to our podcast Cinema Royale anywhere you get your podcasts!#WolfMan #JuliaGarner #blumhouse

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

Joining the Film Stories podcast for a special episode, writer/director Leigh Whannell chats to Simon and Maria about his latest film, Wolf Man. It's had a bit of a journey to the screen, and Whannell explores that in this longform chat. Also: the small release date change that might have proven pivotal to The Invisible Man, the prescience of Upgrade, a segue into Police Academy 3, and his short-lived career as a film critic. Note this episode was recorded just before the passing of David Lynch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Twenty years ago, the world was taken by storm by a reverse bear trap, a saw, and a little puppet named Billy. We're super excited to start our look back at the Saw franchise and discuss the influence it's had over the horror drama.  This week, we delve into Saw, the directorial debut of horror Daddy James Wan starring Carey Elwes, Leigh Whannell, Danny Glover, and introducing Tobin Bell. We delve into the performances, the work Wan and Whannell had to put in just to get someone to care about the project, and how they caught lightning in a bottle when they premiered at Sundance.  Guest Find Us Online - Website: www.realhorrorshowpodcast.com - Twitter: www.twitter.com/Horrorshowpod - Support: www.realhorrorshow.com/support/ - Submit: www.realhorrorshow.com/submission-guidelines/  Good Things to Support - Quileute Move to Higher Ground: https://mthg.org/  - Red Canary Song: https://www.redcanarysong.net/ - List of BLM Affiliated Charities: https://bit.ly/3wSMW47 Abortion Funds in Every State https://shoutyourabortion.com/abortion-pills/ https://aidaccess.org/ Support Families in Palestine  Credits - Host: Samantha Oty. Instagram: @samiswritingstuff, Website: https://samanthaoty.wixsite.com/mysite/ - Host: Stormy Skies. Instagram: @thestormyskies Website: https://stormyskies3.wixsite.com/stormyskies - End Song: 'Creepy Doll' by Jonathan Coulton. Website: www.jonathancoulton.com About Us Sam and Stormy died and they can't get into Heaven until they watch every single horror movie on Netflix. But, like, those movies are constantly changing, so it seems like someone is yanking their chain.   

Welcome back to CYBERPUNK CINEMA - the definitive dive into the dark future of science fiction. In this week's episode, I will breakdown the criminally overlooked UPGRADE (2018), a fantastic modern blend of cyberpunk and cyber-horror! It was written/directed by Leigh Whannell, and stars the amazing and underrated Logan Marshall-Green. I had never seen this movie until a couple of weeks ago, and damn, I was pleasantly surprised and blown away. It was produced by Blumhouse Productions (you know who they are) with a budget of only 3-million, and it looks like a 50-mil production! I notice that it's getting a lot of new buzz on Twitter/X, and I believe Whannell is adapting it into a TV Series next (that would be a perfect medium for this kind of story going forward).You should all check it out. You won't be disappointed!Thank you ALL for your support. I see some great numbers rolling in already, and if you keep coming back, I'll keep producing these episodes! Tell your friends, heck, tell your enemies! The more the merrier.Don't forget to message me at one of the Instagram handles below. I have a huge list of over 200+ cyberpunk titles, but I want to hear from you. I want to know what your favorite cyberpunk film is - you may have suggestions of films I've never heard of, you never know! See you next week!Anthony's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/stormgiantproductionsCyberpunk Cinema Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/cyberpunk.cinemaSignal Fragment SoundCloud - https://soundcloud.com/signalfragment

LET THE MARASAWN BEGIN!Long before they started the show last fall, the boys had one series of films in particular at the top of their list to tackle: the Saw franchise. Coming from humble beginnings, this film was the brainchild of recently-graduated film students James Wan and Leigh Whannell, and after its release, it would propel the two into Hollywood filmmaking stardom, while the franchise itself became a permanent staple in the horror genre, inspiring numerous grotesque films and spawning more sequels than you can shake a puppet at. So, as we count down the weeks to Saw X, come join Alec and Brian as they revisit where it all began in Wan and Whannell's original horror-thriller, Saw!

Guest Cory di Mino talks to Z about the film that launched a 20 year franchise. You can find more information about Cory's improv show, Captain's Log, on the show's facebook page https://www.facebook.com/CaptainsLogATL Fact corrections from the episode: - Saw (2004) was filmed in 18 days - The Reverse Bear Trap was built by a friend of Wan and Whannell's Content warnings for mentions of violence, addiction, child endangerment, and suicide ideation Follow the show twitter @JigsquadPod Follow Z on twitter and instagram @thelilnan Support Z on patreon to get the episode a week early: https://patreon.com/thelilnan "Hello Zepp" composed by Charlie Clouser, used with permission from BMG Music.

Join us as this week as we astral project our way into the IMF, all while discussing two brand new releases ‘Insidious: The Red Door', and ‘Mission colon impossible hyphen dead reckoning part 1.' Insidious: The Red Door is a 2023 American supernatural horror film directed by Patrick Wilson (in his directorial debut) from a screenplay by Scott Teems based on a story by Leigh Whannell and Teems. It is a direct sequel to Insidious: Chapter 2 (2013), and the fifth installment in the Insidious franchise. Original director James Wan serves as a producer, as does Jason Blum through his Blumhouse Productions banner. Ty Simpkins, Patrick Wilson, Rose Byrne, Andrew Astor, Steve Coulter, Whannell, Angus Sampson, and Lin Shaye reprise their roles from previous films; Sinclair Daniel and Hiam Abbass also join the cast. Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One is a 2023 American spy action film directed by Christopher McQuarrie from a screenplay he co-wrote with Erik Jendresen. It is the sequel to Mission: Impossible – Fallout (2018) and the seventh installment in the Mission: Impossible film series. Dead Reckoning Part One sees Tom Cruise return as Ethan Hunt, whose IMF team matches wits with a powerful rogue AI known as "the Entity". The ensemble cast also features Hayley Atwell, Ving Rhames, Simon Pegg, Rebecca Ferguson, Vanessa Kirby, Esai Morales, Pom Klementieff, Mariela Garriga, and Henry Czerny.

Insidious Series Review:Welcome to another episode of Out from the Horrorbox! In this episode your astral projecting host Dom takes a look at the Insidious series! We run through Insidious learning about The Further, Insidious: Chapter 2 expanding on The Further, Insidious: Chapter 3 we head Further back, and Insidious: The Last Key brings The Further around! So let's prepare for some jump-scares! Time Stamps:Insidious:From Wan and Whannell - 01:18What's In That Picture? - 05:06Scary Success - 12:06Insidious: Chapter 2:Further and Further - 13:12It Will Take What You Love Most - 15:49Another Chapter? - 24:32Insidious: Chapter 3:A Further Investigation - 26:35This Is How You Die - 29:02Wheezing Along - 36:06Insidious: The Last Key:Let's Bring It Around - 37:51Fear Comes Home. - 39:23The Last One - 48:01Final Thoughts - 50:37Outro - 01:09:43 Thanks for tuning into the podcast! If you liked this episode, subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and anywhere else you listen to podcasts.You can follow the podcast on Instagram and TikTok @horrorboxpodcast. You can email us recommendations, personal or fiction stories, or anything else horror related at horrorboxpodcast@gmail.com.One last thing, if you like the podcast and would like to support the podcast, buy me a coffee. You can buy me a coffee at ko-fi.com/horrorboxpodcast, it would really help out!We'll see you next time and hear what comes Out from the Horrorbox!

This week we kick off JAMES WANUARY. We cover news from around the industry, and celebrate our 200th episode in CHOP TALK, continue with Horror Trivial Pursuit in TRIVIA, and for our MAIN DISCUSSION we talk about Wan and Whannell's first post-Saw film, Dead Silence. Next week we continue James Wanuary with Insidious and Insidious Chapter 2. Thanks for listening…but if you want to watch it, stay tuned to our YouTube channel!Thanks to BetterHelp for sponsoring this episode. Get 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/porcelainpeakPorcelainpeakshop.com to rep the brandJOIN THE CREEP CULTEpisode Info:Chop Talk - 1:16Trivia - 44:04Main Discussion - 1:06:44mail: porcelainpeak@gmail.comFollow us on: instagram, facebook, and twitterWatch on: YouTube and TwitchListen on: Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and TuneInWherever you listen, please rate, review, share, and subscribeProduced by: Words For WeirdosOpening song by: GeoffFerRealPorcelain Peak 200

Wan and Whannell are making another appearance on the Cast with Insidious! This movie finds Rose Byrne playing a weird simpering housewife in some very frumpy floral tops, cementing our opinion that James Wan really hates women. Plus: our angelic genre hero Lin Shaye and the Darth Maul demon!

Saw is a 2004 American psychological horror film directed by James Wan, in his feature directorial debut, and written by Leigh Whannell from a story by Wan and Whannell. It is the first installment in the Saw film series, and stars Whannell, Cary Elwes, Danny Glover, Monica Potter, Michael Emerson, Ken Leung, and Tobin Bell. The film tells a nonlinear narrative, revolving around the mystery of the Jigsaw Killer, who tests his victims' will to live by putting them through deadly "games" where they must inflict great physical pain upon themselves to survive. The frame story follows Jigsaw's latest victims (Whannell and Elwes), who awaken in a large dilapidated bathroom, with one being ordered to kill the other to save his own family.

This weeks #Wednesdaywellbeing guest is Tanya Whannell. Tanya from Thatcham near Newbury in Berkshire is an experienced practitioner of alternative & complimentary treatments & therapies. She has seen first hand the difference that can be made to peoples lives using these methods. They can be an effective compliment to conventional medicines and specialists such as Osteopaths & Chiropractors. Tanya is an Access Bars practitioner (nothing to do with getting better access to the pub) The Bars are the very core and foundation of Access Consciousness. They can be the starting point of a great adventure and it can be something you add to your life that will assist you in creating a greater ease with everything.  She also uses processes that are all hands-on and nurturing for the body. They can help boost your immune system, release past trauma, reduce stress. Can be used before or after operations, when taking prescribed medication, recovery after accidents and with weight loss. Intrigued?  Me too...in this episode we chat energy medicine, Alexandre technique, Access Bars and much more.Connect with Tanya at https://www.facebook.com/tanya.whannellSupport the show (https://www.paypal.me/AJHarrison27)

Tenemos aquí a una película que junta dos de mis géneros preferidos: el cyberpunk y las películas de justicieros urbanos. Bajo la batuta de Whannell, uno de los actores habituales de BlumHouse, nos encontramos con una muy divertida mezcla de humor negro, originales escenas de masacre y cyborgs molones. ¿Qué más puedo pedir?

Halloween is upon us, so the NeverEnding Movie Marathon is getting extra spooky all October long with three of our favorite fright fests with a long history of going bump in the night! That's right, our picks for this month's marathon are all about the lasting Legacy of Horror-- three films that reinterpret their source material to scare an all-new audience. We begin with director Leigh Whannell's pulse-pounding take on 'The Invisible Man' (2020) with Elisabeth Moss, Oliver Jackson-Cohen, Aldis Hodge, Storm Reid, and Harriet Dyer. We dig into Whannell's journey from 'Saw' to rescuing this film from the ashes of Universal's Dark Universe, how the original 1933 film starring Claude Raines pulled Universal Studios out of a financial tailspin, and a deep-dive into the special effects that made both movies see-through spectacles.The NeverEnding Movie Marathon is a weekly podcastic celebration of cinema. Dive deep into fan-favorite films (#NoStinkers!), thematically curated to enhance your movie viewing by hosts Matt Detisch, Alex Logan, and Michael Rocco.Find us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook or at neverendingmoviemarathon.com

Jesse, Josh, and Seth discuss the original HG Wells adaptation to the 2020 re-adaptation...or possibly sequel?This show is brought to you by ALL of our dear patrons and especially by; Producer level patrons Jessica Gronsbell, Aaron Nowick, Lou Wilkerson and Seth Decker. It is also brought to you by Executive Producer level patron Erin Moriarty. Thank you all for the continued support! Contribute to the channel by donating at patreon.com/montressormediaWe do so many podcasts; The Film Rescue Show, Palette Cleanser, That Weird Ass Game, and Split the Difference, plus other videos, and special episodes on the patreon that you can't get anywhere else. For only $1 you can join the gang! Follow us on twitter!@Filmrescueshow@palatecleansed @sethxdecker - The Pitch Master General@hardcorebshot - Team Host@ErinMoriartyYT - Team Host  @TheRoundFable - Team Host Discord Server https://discord.gg/xRcAyae

Before the full feature film Saw was filmed, edited and released in theaters, the writers Leigh Whannell and James Wan needed to find producers to help them achieve their goal of bringing this harrowing story to the big screen. Since the duo had little luck with finding producers in Australia, they were advised to take a trip to California to see if they had any stronger traction with finding a producer there. Before setting off on their journey, they decided to film a single but significant scene from their story. With this powerful short film, they ended up receiving funding from the company to later be known as Twisted Pictures. The short film that was made in just one week included the reverse beartrap scene from the film Saw and it became their key to not only getting the funding that they needed, but also to keep themselves involved with the film with the roles and responsibilities that they wanted. This episode is focused on the short film that Whannell and Wan recorded to help them pitch their film to producers, which is just a stepping stone to what later becomes the full feature film that we know as Saw. If you want to know more about what steps were taken to make the full movie, check out our next episode titled Saw, where we take a deep dive into how this story was created and the journey that it took to become what we know it as today.

The one about podcast media kits, fact-checking, LinkedIn Creator Profiles and The Invisible Man - TG44  00:00:00 Introduction  Here are your hosts, Roger and Pascal.   00:01:09 In the News  A selection of announcements and news releases from the world of marketing and technology that caught our attention.  00:10:57 Content Spotlights  ROGER: 3 Lies They Tell You in School That Hurt You in Business by Samuel Leeds, Entrepreneur Magazine. https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/373232 (https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/373232)  PASCAL: How to create a podcast media kit (with examples) from Headliner Blog: https://www.headliner.app/blog/2021/05/14/podcast-media-kit/ (https://www.headliner.app/blog/2021/05/14/podcast-media-kit/)  00:28:36 Marketing Tech and Apps   ROGER: Don't fall for social media scams: https://www.snopes.com/   (https://www.snopes.com/  ) The ever-evolving Restream.io now includes copyright free music: https://app.restream.io   (https://app.restream.io  ) PASCAL: It's all about F8 2021, the annual Facebook Conference:   Facebook Business Suite – plan, share, review your activities on Facebook, Instagram and Messenger:   https://www.facebook.com/business/news/introducing-facebook-business-suite   (https://www.facebook.com/business/news/introducing-facebook-business-suite  ) https://www.facebook.com/business/help/205614130852988?id=765488040896522   (https://www.facebook.com/business/help/205614130852988?id=765488040896522  ) Facebook Business Messaging – new ways to interact with your customers and secure more sales:   https://www.facebook.com/business/marketing/messenger   (https://www.facebook.com/business/marketing/messenger  ) https://business.instagram.com/   (https://business.instagram.com/  ) https://www.whatsapp.com/business/?lang=en  (https://www.whatsapp.com/business/?lang=en ) 00:41:27 This Week in History  Our selection of historical events and anniversaries from the world of science, technology and popular culture.  00:49:27 Creator Shout Outs  ROGER: Louise Brogan's explainer video for the new LinkedIn Creator Profile Type: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:6806134168431443968/ (https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:6806134168431443968/)  PASCAL: Judy Parsons, independent LinkedIn trainer and lead generation coach, host of the ‘LinkedIn LoveIn' Q&A series https://www.linkedin.com/in/judithparsons/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/judithparsons/)  00:55:23 Film Marketing  THE INVISIBLE MAN (2020)  A totally fresh take on an old classic.  The film has so many taglines: It's time for her to fight back / He's coming for you… / Uncover the mystery / Prepare for the ultimate night in / Behold a new kind of fear / He's dead. Isn't he? / He's not dead. He's invisible/ He's hunting her. Nobody's Listening / What you can't see, can hurt you.  When Cecilia's abusive ex commits suicide and leaves her a generous portion of his vast fortune, she suspects his death was a hoax. Cecilia's sanity begins to unravel as she desperately tries to prove that she is being hunted by someone nobody can see. (source: Universal Pictures) .  Director: Leigh Whannell  Starring: The film stars Elisabeth Moss, Aldis Hodge, Storm Reid, Harriet Dyer, Michael Dorman, and Oliver Jackson-Cohen.    Music: Benjamin Wallfisch  About Two Geeks and A Marketing Podcast    Hosted by the two geeks, Roger Edwards and Pascal Fintoni, to keep you up to date with the latest news, tech, content and wisdom from the world of marketing.  Roger is a man on a mission to keep marketing simple. He is the voice of the Marketing & Finance...

This week, we are forced to abandon our planned Mighty Joe Young episode after a mysterious package shows up in the bunker from the infamous Jigsaw Killer. .... Oh yes, there will be blood.  SAW is a 2004 American/Australian horror movie created by James Wan and Leigh Whannell and stars Whannell, Cary Elwes, Danny Glover, and Tobin Bell (as Jigsaw). The story revolves around a serial killer (yes, he's a killer) who tests his victims by putting them through deadly "games" where they must inflict great physical pain upon themselves to survive. Games that most often result in death (or more accurately, murder). Please head over to https://www.myrodecast.com/listen/entry/3491 and vote for us in the MyRodeCast competition. Your vote really counts.   

Saw (Wan 2004) As an epilogue to our possession and haunting mini-series we return to the film that first established James Wan and Leigh Whannell within the horror genre: Saw. Saw is one of a few films that shifted the entire horror genre. It aslo established both Wan and Whannell as members of the “Splat … Continue reading "Saw (2004)" The post Saw (2004) appeared first on Collective Nightmares.

I want to play a game.Saw is a 2004 American horror film, directed by James Wan (in his feature directorial debut) and written by Leigh Whannell from a story by Wan and Whannell. It stars Whannell, Cary Elwes, Danny Glover, Monica Potter, Michael Emerson, Ken Leung, and Tobin Bell. It is the first installment in the Saw film series.Two strangers awaken in a room with no recollection of how they got there, and soon discover they're pawns in a deadly game perpetrated by a notorious serial killer.Podcast - https://podlink.to/horrorhangoutPatreon - https://www.patreon.com/hawkandcleaverFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/hawkandcleaverTwitter - https://twitter.com/hawkandcleaverOFFICIAL WEBSITE - http://www.hawkandcleaver.comSign up now for a free book! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Insidious: Chapter 3 is a 2015 supernatural horror film written and directed by Leigh Whannell in his directorial debut. The film is a prequel to the first two films and the third installment in the Insidious franchise. The film stars Dermot Mulroney and Stefanie Scott, with Angus Sampson, Whannell, and Lin Shaye reprising their roles from the previous films.

THE MOVIE PODCAST is a film news and entertainment podcast that covers the week's biggest movie stories and a unique topic of the show. You can catch Daniel, Shahbaz and Anthony in a new episode every Monday! Please be sure to rate the show and subscribe.Got a topic request? Have a movie suggestion? Did we get something wrong? Let us know at ThisTimeWith.com/talk EPISODE #71: Mulan Sets Disney+ Premiere, Rocksteady Announces Suicide Squad Game and An American Pickle Review - August 9, 2020 MAILBAGJoel Doucet of Amherst, Nova Scotia says, I have a movie suggestion for you, whether you have seen it or not. Upgrade was directed by Leigh Whannell (The Invisible Man, Saw Franchise, Insidious Franchise). To me it was a stylistic sci-fi body horror movie that flew under the radar. It plays out like a better version of the movie Venom and left me in awe in it's ending. Would love for Whannell to pursue more original ideas now that he has struck up a deal with Blumhouse to create more movies but I know he is focusing more on the Universal Monster movies. ANNOUNCEMENTSCOMMENTARIES: Game Night, Sicario, and Spider-Man (2002) NOW AVAILABLE ON THE MOVIE PODCAST FEED!CATCH UP: How Movie Theatres are Reopening Safely with Sarah Van Lange, Black Lives Matter, Zack Snyder's Justice League ‘Snyder Cut' Coming to HBO Max in 2021 and Interview with Kevin Lima, Director of A Goofy Movie, Tarzan, and Enchanted and more!CHECK OUT: The Last of Us Part II Spoilercast AVAILABLE NOW! NEWSMulan to Skip Theaters for Disney Plus Premiere - Adam B. Vary, Rebecca Rubin / VarietyDespite Moving ‘Mulan' to Disney+, the Mouse Can't Afford to Make VOD Its Future — Yet - Chris Lindahl / IndieWire‘Captain Marvel 2': ‘Candyman's Nia DaCosta To Direct Sequel - Justin Kroll / Deadline‘John Wick 5' Confirmed By Lionsgate; Sequel Will Be Shot Back To Back With Fourth Instalment - Anthony D'Alessandro / DeadlineRocksteady Announces Suicide Squad Game - Matt Purslow / IGN NEW TRAILERSThe Sleepover | You Think You Know Your Parents?Judas and the Black MessiahThe UndoingRobin's WishRaised by Wolves OUT THIS WEEKUnhinged (IN THEATRES)The Spongebob Movie: Sponge on the Run (IN THEATRES) WHAT WE'RE WATCHINGAnthony: Tomb Raider, Elysium, Bad Boys For Life, Gemini Man, The Net, The BoysDaniel: Mission: Impossible - Fallout, Deathstroke Knights & Dragons, An American Pickle, Batman: Assault on Arkham, Marvel's The AvengersShahbaz: Impossible - Fallout, An American Pickle, The Punisher, Infernal Affairs, Black is King TRIVIADANIEL - 8SHAHBAZ - 5ANTHONY - 8 FOLLOW US:Follow Daniel on Twitter, Instagram, and LetterboxdFollow Shahbaz on Twitter, Instagram, and LetterboxdFollow Anthony on Twitter, Instagram, and LetterboxdFollow The Movie Podcast on Twitter, Instagram, Discord, and YouTube  

In this part of the Saw Retrospective we take a look at the the original movie that started it all 'Saw" released in 2004. Saw is a 2004 American horror film[2][3] directed by James Wan (in his feature directorial debut) and written by Leigh Whannell from a story by Wan and Whannell. It stars Whannell, Cary Elwes, Danny Glover, Ken Leung, Dina Meyer, Michael Emerson, Shawnee Smith, Monica Potter, and Tobin Bell. It is the first installment in the Saw film series. In it, Whannell and Elwes portray two men who awake to find themselves chained in a large dilapidated bathroom, with one being ordered to kill the other or his family will die. The screenplay was written by Whannell, who co-created the story with Wan in their screenwriting debuts respectively. The screenplay was written in 2001, but after failed attempts to get the script produced in Wan and Whannell's home country of Australia, they were urged to travel to Los Angeles. In order to help attract producers they shot a low-budget short film of the same name from a scene out of the script. This proved successful in 2003 as producers from Evolution Entertainment were immediately attached and also formed a horror genre production label, Twisted Pictures. The film was given a small budget of $1.2 million.

Back at it again. Star Wars still doesn't know what to do with itself and Universal/Blumhouse are trying to capitalize on Whannell's talent before he makes it big time!

The fellas talk James Wan's second Hollywood flick, Dead Silence.......... .....okay that was it. Did you enjoy it? We certainly had a time. Are they puppets or dummies? Are those two the same? Marionette? What's the deal with these dolls? All we know is that we're the dummies. No, you're the dummy. What is this 1936? We're entertained by some old lady throwing her voice about? Oh, shoot. Now we're marked for Mary Shaw's curse. Oh, well. Better than being cursed to sit through 34 hours of Michael Bay movies....wait....we really are the dummies. Anyway, Paco and Jason somehow convince Evan that Dead Silence is fun to watch, and, ultimately, establish that James Wan and Leigh Whannell are talented filmmakers, but are set back by the dealings of the Hollywood scene. We believe in you Wan and Whannell! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Josh regularly tries not to let little things bother him.  And yet, there they are, the little things.  They slowly chip away at his sanity.  Bit by bit.  Piece by piece.  They gnaw at him.  Sometimes, despite his best efforts, they must be discussed.   This week we tackle that all important question:  how do we possibly see the breath of the invisible man in "The Invisible Man?"

Writer/director Leigh Whannell returns with his bold new take on The Invisible Man. Last time we saw director Whannell's skills on display was in Episode 12 of the Lodgecast where we witnessed his movie Upgrade (2018). We had to see what this director was up to next, so on Super Tuesday we ascended to the AMC Burbank 16 IMAX movie theater and watched this unique blend of science fiction and horror. Actress Elisabeth Moss dominates the film and shows off her acting versatility, while actress Storm Reid of A Wrinkle in Time (2018) plays a supporting role which delighted us all. We'll let you know how this new film compares to the great 1933 film The Invisible Man directed by James Whale and released by Universal Pictures.

The Alchemist try to prove we are being haunted by our nightmare ex The Invisible Man.  Key Elements: Dinner for One, Paint Bomb, Pandora's Duffel Bag

What you cant see, CAN HURT YOU The Invisible Man is Leigh Whannell's follow up the to FMB endorsed film Upgrade. Find out what the fellas thought in this episode were their opinions are not so transparent! Tobias, Maciej and Nicholas deep dive in Whannell's past, take a trip back into the hall of fame and imagine what it would be like if Jigsaw appeared on Oprah! Join us next week as we talk about our good friend Peter Berg's - Spencer Confidential  

On this episode of Corpse Club, we focus on the latest entry to the classic world of Universal Monsters with a spoiler-filled discussion of Leigh Whannell's The Invisible Man. Listen as co-hosts Scott Drebit, Tamika Jones, Bryan Christopher, and Derek Anderson discuss the latest adaptation of H.G. Wells' 1897 novel, from its harrowing reflections of real-world gaslighting and its unsettling depiction of an abusive relationship to its masterful direction by Whannell and powerful, empathetic lead performance by Elisabeth Moss. The co-hosts also discuss James Whale's The Invisible Man (1933) and how it differs from the latest adaptation of Wells' novel, and they talk about the potential cinematic future of the Universal Monsters and what they'd like to see next from Whannell, who has signed a first-look deal with Blumhouse. So, after you check the attic and make sure no one is sitting in the empty chair next to you, sit back, relax, and enjoy another episode of Corpse Club!

While we work on our new series we’re releasing some bonus content. Mary and Sarah discuss Leigh Whannell’s new release The Invisible Man (spoilerific) and then Mary discusses Whannell’s previous film Upgrade (2018) with special guest… her sister, Mimi!

This is episode #51 of the series called "first watch/first listen" where we do little to no research except for watching a movie or listening to an album only once and then talking about it based only on our feeble memory. **SPOILERS** - - - - In quite possibly the most anticipated episode of the year, Andrew was no where to be found. He claims to have invented some technology to render his mortal body transparent but really, we believe he was late. Because later he claimed to have gotten locked outside after having already shown up. Something here is suspicious and we will find out. Anyways! On this week's episode, the boys are joined once again by special guest, Georgia. They discuss the very long running time of the new Bond movie, and if long movies should have intermissions. They also talk about "The Suicide Squad" and Georgia's lofty expectations for the new installment. As well as Leigh Whannell's new deal with Blumhouse Productions! And of course, the gang talk about the fantastic new thriller by Whannell, "The Invisible Man" starring Elisabeth Moss. All that and more on this week's episode. We're now on Instagram! Give us a follow at: http://www.instagram.com/twinspeakspod/----more----

On this week's episode of PRIMAL SCREEN, Flick Ford, Sally Christie and Emma Westwood are spooked by Leigh Whannell's highly anticipated contemporary retelling of the H.G. Wells' classic, THE INVISIBLE MAN (2020). Also included in this episode is an interview with Whannell himself with none other than our very own Emma Westwood!The gang also make room to delve deep into Shia LeBeouf's intensely personal-autobiographical film, HONEY BOY (2019) in Alma Har'el's directorial debut.

Hi everyone! Welcome back for another Matinee Monday. You know, trailers usually go one of two directions for me. I generally try to avoid them to enjoy that pure initial viewing experience. Some trailers I get really sick of, really quick. But the trailer for THE INVISIBLE MAN has been nothing short of exciting, especially after being blown away by 2018’s UPGRADE (Episode #155). If you’re turned off because of the SAW and INSIDIOUS franchises, I assure you that today’s film is not that. It’s something much, much more. Before the review, we’ll have a promo from the Honey, You Should Watch This podcast. One Movie Spouse and I had the pleasure of guesting on their show recently to discuss ONE CUT OF THE DEAD, which Andrew Campbell reviewed in Episode #625, and which has become one of my favorite films of all time. You can find them on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram @HoneyWatchThis, or check out all their episodes, including ours, at honeyyoushouldwatchthis.podbean.com. Don’t miss a single episode! Subscribe to stay current with the latest releases. Contribute at Patreon for exclusive content. Connect with us over social media to continue the conversation. Here we go! ///// > ///// Today’s movie is THE INVISIBLE MAN (2020), the Dark Universe franchise film written and directed by Leigh Whannell, based on the classic novel by H.G. Wells. Cecilia Kass (Elisabeth Moss) narrowly escapes from an abusive relationship to a multi-millionaire optics engineer named Adrian Griffin (Oliver Jackson-Cohen). After Adrian commits suicide, Cecilia receives some unexpected benefits, which come with some unseen drawbacks. See what I did there? Or rather, didn’t? No spoilers. However, definitely content warnings for abusive relationships and sexual assault. At the top of the episode, I gushed a lot about Whannell’s last film, UPGRADE, which took folks by surprise in 2018. I’m not a huge fan of the SAW franchise, nor did I care for INSIDIOUS, but that particular week there wasn’t much else playing, and I was glad I took the time. In particular, Whannell used a great fixed-point camera trick that made the fights within the film have a realism and focus necessary to use an otherwise played out, high-tech version of body possession. That new take on an old idea was what made his helming of THE INVISIBLE MAN so exciting to me. My excitement only increased when Moss was announced for the lead, after her incredible work on “Mad Men” and “The Handmaid’s Tale”, along with her underseen role last year in HER SMELL (Episode #650). All of that experience clearly fed into THE INVISIBLE MAN, which focuses on gaslighting in abusive relationships, instead of the other serial-killer and/or misunderstood monster plot lines from before. We were going to get something new, with the right skill set at the helm and in the lead role, and let me tell you, it is excellent! The trailer gives you all the setup you need to know the basic opening of this film. The film opens with Cecilia’s daring escape, much more difficult than you might expect when someone is an obsessive controlling force. Adrian commits suicide, leaves her money, and then someone begins terrorizing Cecilia at the house she was staying at after her escape, and wherever she seems to go. The terrorism begins like patterns familiar to anyone who has been in an abusive relationship. Little gaslighting events that make Cecilia question her reality, and others to question her sanity. It’s a slow build up, but once it takes off, it really takes off, with two gasp-inducing events sure to shock anyone out of their listlessness. Once Cecilia knows she’s fighting against an invisible foe, we get to see the real power of Whannell’s direction and camerawork, utilizing a lot of practical and greensuit effects to create gorgeous long-take fight scenes. You get a taste of the hallway fight in the trailer, but there are three other scenes that expertly execute and reformulate the same practical effects of yesteryear for invisibility in cinema. As a long-time classic movie monster fan, seeing this version absolutely delighted me, when it wasn’t shocking me in all the right places. I don’t want to spoil anything, so let me just end the review by talking a bit about the Dark Universe reboot era. This is the first really great film in this latest era of the Universal Monsters. The first two entries, DRACULA UNTOLD and THE MUMMY, were both derided by critics and fans, leading to the collapse of the shared universe. But luckily that didn’t stop Universal from moving forward with more contemporary versions of the films, and perhaps the standalone model might work better. I can definitely see a shared universe still, perhaps on this smaller, more personable scale of THE INVISIBLE MAN. However, the new scattershot approach to development might not make that possible, although I could definitely see pressure to link the announced THE INVISIBLE WOMAN to Whannell’s excellent entry. Only time will tell. THE INVISIBLE MAN is an incredible adaptation of both the classic novel by H.G. Wells and the long series of adaptations in multiple media. Leigh Whannell brings his unique take on storytelling, anchored in an impressive performance by Elisabeth Moss, to deliver one of the best adaptations in recent history. Classic movie monster fans, folks who like films exploring abusive relationships, or fans of either Whannell or Moss, will definitely appreciate this film. Rotten Tomatoes: 90% (CERTIFIED FRESH) Metacritic: 71  One Movie Punch: 9.0/10 THE INVISIBLE MAN (2020) is rated R and is currently playing in theaters.

This week on The Collider.com Podcast, we're talking about Leigh Whannell's adaptation of The Invisible Man. During our spoiler-free discussion, we talk about why the film works so well, why it's such a smart adaptation of the material, how it fits into Whannell's career, why Universal was wise to pivot away from Dark Universe, what the future might hold for Universal Monsters, and more. We then finish up with Recently Watched.

Coming Attractions/News: Candy Man - Trailer New Movies: The Invisible Man - When Cecilia's abusive ex takes his own life and leaves her his fortune, she suspects his death was a hoax. As a series of coincidences turn lethal, Cecilia works to prove that she is being hunted by someone nobody can see. Seberg - Inspired by real events in the life of French New Wave icon Jean Seberg. In the late 1960s, Hoover's FBI targeted her because of her political and romantic involvement with civil rights activist Hakim Jamal. The Last Thing He Wanted - A veteran D.C. journalist loses the thread of her own narrative when a guilt-propelled errand for her father thrusts her from byline to unwitting subject in the very story she's trying to break. Adapted from Joan Didion's namesake novel.   Undisputed Classic   The Invisible Man -  A scientist finds a way of becoming invisible, but in doing so, he becomes murderously insane.   1990 The Hunt for Red October - In November 1984, the Soviet Union's best submarine Captain in their newest sub violates orders and heads for the U.S. Is he trying to defect or to start a war?Dekalog - Ten television drama films, each one based on one of the Ten Commandments.Rich Girl - When a highly trained bodyguard is hired to protect a wealthy businessman's pampered daughter, he will have his work cut out for him. The beautiful young woman doesn't want or believe she needs protection. Next Week: Emma, Onward, The Way Back, Undisputed Classic: Clueless1990: Bad Influence, Body Chemistry, Coupe De Ville, The Handmaid’s Tale, House Party, Joe Versus the Volcano, The Last of the Finest, Love at Large,

From Domestic Violence to Animal Abuse, The #MeToo movement to presumed ownership of a woman's body to "Why don't they just leave?" Allison Lovecraft joins us to dive into some hard hitting questions.

"The Invisible Man" may only be his third directorial effort, but Leigh Whannell has been terrorizing audiences for years. From "Saw," to "Dead Silence," to the "Insidious" franchise, Whannell (and his frequent collaborator James Wan) is one of the masterminds behind some of the 21st Century's most iconic and effective scares. His latest film reinvents the classic Universal monster for a modern audience through a chilling tale of a woman (Elizabeth Moss) who believes she is being stalked by her supposedly deceased abusive partner. While the writer/director evoked fear through his timely analogy of the gaslighting ghouls of today, he also looked to the past to draw from a lost genre. The rise of big-budget superhero blockbusters over the past two decades has minimized the frequency of mid-budget genre films. Outside of the "John Wick" franchise, you'll only really find them under the Blumhouse banner. Whannell's second feature, "Upgrade" (a Blumhouse production), showcased his reverence for the bygone era as it harkened back to the John Carpenter sci-fi action body horror films of the 80s and 90s. With "The Invisible Man," Whannell once again returns to the mid-budget well to revitalize 90s adult thrillers featuring A-List talent. Outside of David Fincher, not many filmmakers are successfully recapturing the magic of those mid-budget genre pieces. Perhaps this is why Whannell's latest was not only inspired by Fincher's work but why Fincher himself is somewhat of an aspirational figure to Whannell. Aside from the works and people that inspired "The Invisible Man," Whannell discussed the state of horror, weaponizing an audience's cinematic knowledge, his collaborations with Jason Blum and James Wan, his favorite LA sushi hotspot and much more. "The Invisible Man" is now playing in theaters everywhere. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theplaylist/message

To celebrate the release of 'The Invisible Man,' Leigh Whannell's clever reimagining of the classic Universal monster movie, Adam Nayman joins the show to help construct a shrine to the greatest creatures, ghouls, aliens, oversized apes, and ineffable spirits in film history (1:03). Then, Whannell joins Sean to talk about the making of his new movie, casting Elisabeth Moss as the protagonist of the story, and the unlikely inspirations he channeled (47:30). Hosts: Sean Fennessey Guest: Adam Nayman and Leigh Whannell

THE CONVO: Brad Pitt and Charlize Theron among celebrities trying to get the word out to go and VOTE! Also, Robert Pattinson coming out about traumatic experiences with Paparazzi after ‘Twilight'. THE FLICK:  The Invisible Man - The Dark Universe from Universal Pictures may have died a dismal death after the failure of Tom Cruise's The Mummy but from the ashes of that mess this property was floated over to Blumhouse and they put filmmaker Leigh Whannell, one-half of the minds behind Saw, at the helm of it and the advance reviews are really great for it. Elisabeth Moss stars as the survivor of an abusive relationship who believes the news of her ex's suicide is a hoax and this is reinforced when she realizes that she is being hunted by an unseen force. The trailer for this movie is awesome and I am so excited to see this movie as Whannell rises up the ranks of must-see filmmakers. THE BINGE:  I Am Not Okay with This: Season 1 (Netflix) - It Chapter 1 and 2 stars Sophia Lillis and Wyatt Oleff reunite for this new teen series that has the actress playing a teenaged outcast trying to navigate her life of high school cliques, two faced friends, potential love interests and a complex family life. Things spiral even more for her when she realizes that she isn't just dealing with the pitfalls of puberty changing her body but she also has new and unexplained powers to contend with. Coming from the producers of Stranger Things, I dug into this series right away because the angsty nature of the writing really appealed to me and I love creator Jonathan Entwistle's previous work, The End Of The F$@%ng World. Guest: Steve Stebbing - Movie connoisseur and critic

The premiere of REBOOT IT is here! Billy Business, Ed Greer, Ron Swallow & Producer Bill reboot Hollywood’s favorite mutant: Wolverine! Hugh Jackman is OUT and the boys from Nerd GOAT and Hot Takes are IN, to plot a movie that's so much more than just a Wolvie reboot. With a story structure you'll never see coming, an inspired twist on Logan's comic book debut, a ticking clock inception for the whole mutant race, and the perfect one-two punch of director and star, this is the reboot we both want and deserve in a post-Fox-Disney-merger MCU. REBOOT IT YOUTUBE: Click here! HOT TAKES WITH BILLY BUSINESS: Click here! ED GREER: @edgreerdestroys BILLY BUSINESS: @billyapatterson RON SWALLOW: @dorkyswallow PRODUCER BILL: @seebilldraw MUSIC: www.purple-planet.com

The judgmental jerkholes who host the Next 169 Project want to play a game. That's great! Games are fun. Or maybe this game is over-stuffed with often illogical twists and it spawned a gore-filled franchise. Director James Wan and writer/co-star Leigh Whannell teamed up to make a tension-filled, low-budget film, but their product was also an inspiration for Escape Rooms. Hey, we’re fans of those! So, anyway, we did a lot of things in this ep. We ripped on the cheap production values, we used the words “ret-conned” & (believe it or not) “restraint” and we talked a lot about the Saw-quels. Whether you like this influential freakshow or not, the hard-working brain-cancer guy has become a horror icon. Not bad for a villain who’s been dead longer than he was alive throughout the series' convoluted timeline! This concludes our 4th Annual Scary Movie Month, but if you dig horror flicks, we’ve covered 20 or 25 of them in the past 6+ years so look in our back catalogue for some fright-filled classics. Also, for more about classic horror pictures and scary moments, check out Chris & Ryan’s Lionheart podcast. That Scoring At The Movies episode will be posted on Halloween. Drink or don’t drink, make your choice…to get some Sparkplug Coffee! A 20% discount will be yours if you use our promo code “top100project”. Twits for twits sake: @moviefiend51 and @bevellisellis Our website: www.top100project.com For The Record: Buried never leaves the coffin (apart from showing other characters on Ryan Reynolds’ phone, who ARE elsewhere). On November 4th: Precious

Jamie, Guy, and Tim go all the way back to see the start of the careers of both Leigh Whannell and James Wan with a celebration of the 15 year anniversary of, "Saw!"  Tim: "Jack" Short Film! | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Anything Goes Podcast Jamie: Twitter  Guy: Twitter | Instagram Please Rewind Social Links: Twitter | Facebook  Find our show here and please give us a review!  Apple Podcasts: iTunes | Stitcher Radio: Sticher  | Our Website: Real Fans 

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Recorded LIVE at Monsterpalooza, writer/director Leigh Whannell (Saw, Insidious, Upgrade) joins Josh and Joe on stage to talk practical effects, the longterm benefits of film versus digital, and more. 

Wan and Whannell are back at it again, but this time the plot is entirely different; it's not the house that's haunted...it's Josh.  Oh, wait...   Featured Book (yeah, you read that right): Skin in the Game: The Stories my Tattoos Tell written by Kelly "Nerdzilla" Mendenhall Pre-sale copies of the book can be purchased at www.nerdzillakelly.com/book Kelly can be reached by email at hellothere@nerdzillakelly.com. You may learn more about Kelly, her book, and her journey to wellness by visiting www.nerdzillakelly.com   Support This Podcast Support me on Patreon and keep this podcast going! Buy merch designed by talented independent artists!   Follow Me Twitter Facebook Instagram Website

Marcus Pinn joins Martin in discussing Leigh Whannell's 2018 film Upgrade. They talk about the virtues of small budgets, dweeby villains, and what a potential sequel would entail. They also get into what the film says about our relationship with technology, and look at how the film puts a fresh spin on old tropes.

Leigh Whannell is the actor-turned-screenwriter-turned director behind the likes of Saw (the early, good ones), the Insidious movies, and this week's hard-boiled slice of sci-fi, Upgrade, in which a paralysed Logan Marshall-Green bonds with an operating system that allows him to take bloody revenge on the men who attacked him. And, as it turns out, Whannell is also a dream of an interviewee, sitting down with Chris Hewitt for this extended chat about the journey of Upgrade from script to screen, his feelings on technology, and the comparisons between his film and the upcoming Venom. He's also very, very funny, deploying a number of impressions, including a Steve Buscemi so good we're expecting him to be cast in an Adam Sandler comedy any day now. Oh, and while this isn't an Upgrade spoiler special, you might want to see that film before listening to this in case we give anything away. Enjoy.

It's an FMBmergency this week! Tobias and Maciej have decided to forego an Other this week and indulge in their adoration for Greatest-Most-Underrated-Actor-Ever Logan Marshall Green! They honour their favourite boy by talking about his and Director Leigh Whannell's new film "Upgrade". What follows is a heap of love on LMG, some nitpicking and extremely weird tangents into "Garth Marenghi's Darkplace" and "Sky Captain and The World Of Tomorrow".  Join us would you? Next week Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom.

Australia film director Leigh Whannell, is probably best known for being one of the co-creators of the SAW franchise and the visionary behind the horror film, INSIDIOUS. His new film UPGRADE first premiered at SXSW, winning the festival's Midnighters Audience Award. It's the first feature length film Whannell's directed in his hometown, Melbourne. The film is set in a believable near future, where technology controls nearly everything from cars to crime-surveillance. It poses the question on society's dependence on technology and the moral implications of AI, which I thought might be an interesting perspective to discuss with Whannell. Connect with Adam Spencer at: https://twitter.com/adambspencer Find LiSTNR on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LiSTNRau/ Follow LiSTNR on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/listnrau/ Follow LiSTNR Australia on Twitter: https://twitter.com/listnrau Download the LiSTNR app from the Apple and Google Play app stores. Or go to listnr.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark and John discuss the techno-thriller Upgrade (2018), Leigh Whannell's wondrous writing, and brutal tech-marionetted fight scenes! They also muse about whether or not this is a contemporary exploitation movie, what kinds of projects they'd love to see Whannell pursue next, the motives behind STEM, and possible sequel plots.Enjoy!

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We review Upgrade and bring out our inner technophobe in the latest from Blumhouse. We also talk The Tale, Arrested Development season 5 and Best F(r)iends Volume 2 and later discuss the weak box office performance of Solo: A Star Wars Story. Follow the show on Twitter: @thecinemaspeak Follow the show on Instagram: Cinema Speak Intro: 0:00 - 5:17 Review - Upgrade: 5:17 - 41:16 Micro-Reviews - The Tale, Best F(r)iends Volume 2, Arrested Development season 5, Snatched: 41:16 - 54:29 News - Solo: A Star Wars Story underperforms at box office: 54:29 - 56:37 This week in new releases/Outro: 56:37 - 59:23

Ten years have passed since the first time I interviewed director Leigh Whannell, for a little horror film you may have heard of called SAW. Now he's back and more enthusiastic as I've ever seen him for his new movie, UPGRADE, a wild sci-fi revenge flick starring Logan Marshall-Green.Whannell talks with me about finally getting to make a movie to call his own, working with the geniuses at Blumhouse, and much more!

Alcohollywood's spinoff mini-cast On Tap returns! Every so often, we'll be providing you with exclusive interviews, reviews and festival coverage alongside the regular podcast. Hope you enjoy! To kick off our (semi-) inaugural installment, Clint reviews Leigh Whannell's upcoming sci-fi thriller Upgrade.  After losing his wife and the use of his limbs after a tragic attack, a man (Logan Marshall-Green) equips himself with an experimental technological upgrade to regain the ability to walk  - using his newfound powers to track down the men who killed his wife. It's lean, bloody and immensely entertaining, with more than a few neat tricks to spice up its bone-crunching action and enticingly rendered near-future world. Along the way, Clint sits down with Whannell to discuss the conception of the film's cyberpunk world, choreographing intricate fight scenes, and finding the perfect voice for Upgrade's all-powerful technology. Take a listen! (To read Clint's full review of Upgrade, head over to Consequence of Sound.) 

Evan and The Duck of Death Podcast's Jade Kraus discuss James Wan and Leigh Whannell's Insidious. Topics include horror logic, happy-ending allergies, and fog. Lots of fog.