Leigh Whannell is recognized as one of the best contemporary B-movie directors, adept at transforming unconventional narratives into engaging films. Following successes like 'Upgrade' and 'The Invisible Man,' he returns with 'Wolf Man,' a body horror film set mainly in San Francisco, exploring themes of legacy and disease. While 'The Invisible Man' focused on gaslighting, 'Wolf Man' combines schlock and gore with deeper existential questions. Notably, his films manage to be both commercially successful and critically acclaimed, moving beyond typical horror tropes.
Whannell has taken arguably goofy premises and turned them into pulp barn-burners, showcasing a commitment to intensity that defines his directorial style.
The Invisible Man was Universal's first success at mining their 'Universal Monsters' IP, earning back 20 times its budget, thus breaking the streak of failed adaptations.
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