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