Unleashing the Monster Within: Leigh Whannell's Wolf Man Explores the Horror of Maternal Instincts
2025-01-17
The Australian
In a chilling twist on traditional horror, Leigh Whannell's Wolf Man delves into the darker side of motherhood, questioning what happens when a woman's confidence and success in the workplace starkly contrasts with her inability to bond with her child. As the lines between monster and mother blur, this psychological horror movie exposes the terror of not being able to connect with one's own flesh and blood, making for a spine-tingling exploration of maternal instincts and the true meaning of horror. With themes of identity, parenthood, and societal expectations, Wolf Man promises to be a thought-provoking and terrifying cinematic experience.