What happens when the real monster is you? Prime Video UK’s latest atmospheric horror Wolfman has answers
Wolfman is quietly clawing its way up Prime Video UK’s trending list, and for good reason. The chilling new horror flick, directed by Leigh Whannell (The Invisible Man), blends psychological suspense with old-school creature terror, delivering a moody, unsettling experience that’s hard to shake.
With Christopher Abbott (Poor Things) in the lead and Julia Garner (Ozark, Inventing Anna) playing opposite him, Wolfman brings strong performances and a haunting tone that horror fans are starting to notice.
You can stream Wolfman now on Prime Video UK.
What is Wolfman about?
et against the dense, shadowy backdrop of rural Oregon, Wolfman follows Blake (Abbott), a husband and father who’s clearly fraying at the edges. After his estranged father disappears and is presumed dead, Blake inherits the family’s isolated home deep in the woods. Hoping to reset his strained marriage, he convinces his wife Charlotte (Garner) and their daughter Ginger (Matilda Firth) to leave San Francisco for a weekend away.
But once they arrive, something feels off. As eerie noises, strange visions, and missing time start to plague Blake, the real horror slowly surfaces, not from outside, but from within.
Blake’s transformation isn’t just physical, it’s emotional, psychological, and terrifying. As Charlotte and Ginger begin to sense the danger creeping closer, Wolfman asks the hard question: what if the monster isn’t hiding in the woods… but sleeping right next to you?
Why Wolfman is worth watching on Prime Video UK
Prime Video UK has had its share of forgettable thrillers lately, but Wolfman breaks the mold with its slow-burn horror and character-driven storytelling. It’s a reminder that monster movies don’t need to rely on jump scares to be terrifying, sometimes, all you need is a strong cast, a creepy setting, and a little psychological unraveling.
Christopher Abbott is mesmerizing as Blake, portraying a man losing control with frightening intensity. Julia Garner brings depth and emotional weight to Charlotte, making the horror feel real and grounded. Sam Jaeger and Benedict Hardie round out the cast with solid support, while newcomer Matilda Firth impresses as the couple’s young daughter caught in the chaos.
Director Leigh Whannell is no stranger to reinventing horror, and here he does it again. With atmospheric cinematography, a sharp script, and clever sound design, Wolfman stays unsettling from beginning to end.
Is it the best horror film of the year? Maybe not. But it’s one of the more unique.
On Rotten Tomatoes, Wolfman holds a respectable 71% from critics and an even stronger 79% audience score at the time of writing. Critics call it “a slow-burning horror with a pulse,” and that’s a fair take. It’s not packed with nonstop action, but its dread builds steadily, and when it finally unleashes, it doesn’t hold back.
There’s definitely a deeper message hiding beneath the fur and fangs: a story about family, grief, and inherited trauma. That makes Wolfman more than just a monster movie, it’s a psychological descent into identity and fear.
With most of Prime Video’s top horror picks offering quick thrills and little else, Wolfman stands out. It’s gripping, eerie, and led by two powerhouse performances from Abbott and Garner. If you’re in the mood for horror with depth and atmosphere, Wolfman deserves a spot on your watchlist.