February 15, 2025 11:01 am

'Wolf Man' Director Leigh Whannell Knows Why Monster Movies Are Popular Again
'Wolf Man' Director Leigh Whannell Knows Why Monster Movies Are Popular Again

‘Wolf Man’ Director Leigh Whannell Knows Why Monster Movies Are Popular Again

Leigh Whannel‘s Wolf Man is set to hit theaters in a matter of days, and while it remains to be seen if it will be a hit at the box office, there’s no denying that we’ve seen an uptick in mainstream monster movies as of late. Sure, vampires and werewolves have always been a Hollywood staple, but these days those creatures of the night seem to be more allegorical than ever before. They’re not just bloodthirsty characters looking for a quick snack; they’re almost a mirror of society in a way, and it’s for that reason that Whannell believes monster movies are hitting on all cylinders right now.

​  

​Hollywood has always had a love affair with monsters, but Leigh Whannell believes he knows why they seem to be more popular than ever these days. Read More