The official teaser for Wolf Man (2024) immediately sets a dark and eerie tone, transporting the audience into a world where terror lurks in the shadows. Starring a mysterious lead, the teaser reimagines the classic monster movie with a gritty, modern twist.
The trailer opens with the camera slowly panning over a dense, fog-filled forest at night, the moon hanging ominously in the sky. The silence is broken only by the distant sound of howling. A chilling voiceover whispers, “There’s something in the woods… something that can’t be stopped.”
We catch a glimpse of the film’s protagonist, Thomas (played by an unannounced actor), a quiet, brooding man living in a secluded town. He’s shown walking through dimly lit streets, appearing tormented by something beyond human comprehension. The town is rife with fear, as strange attacks have been happening with increasing frequency, leaving the people suspicious and terrified.
Thomas is revealed to be an outsider, living on the outskirts, and whispers about his past follow him wherever he goes. Flashing images show the aftermath of brutal killings—claw marks on trees, bodies torn apart—and the townspeople growing more anxious. A local hunter (played by Gary Oldman) is introduced, who warns the town council: “We aren’t dealing with a normal beast. This is something ancient… something cursed.”
The tension builds as the teaser reveals that Thomas harbors a dark secret: he’s the Wolf Man. In flashes, we see him struggling to control his transformation, his hands trembling as the full moon rises. A sequence of violent, fast-paced cuts shows the brutal power of the wolf form—ferocious, unstoppable, and out of control. In one chilling moment, we see Thomas staring at his reflection in a broken mirror as his eyes flash yellow, his face beginning to change.
As the teaser progresses, it becomes clear that the line between man and beast is fading for Thomas. He becomes more entangled in the town’s fight for survival, torn between his humanity and the unstoppable curse that is taking over. In the final shot, we see a shadowy figure in full wolf form sprinting through the forest, the camera only catching fleeting glimpses of its terrifying speed and size.
The screen fades to black, and the title Wolf Man appears, followed by the tagline: “The beast within cannot be tamed.”
The teaser leaves viewers with an overwhelming sense of dread, promising a thrilling, horror-filled reimagining of the iconic monster, filled with suspense, intense action, and a chilling exploration of the curse of the Wolf Man.
