Wolf Man (2025): Ryan Gosling’s Hairiest Role Yet Is Also His Best

Ryan Gosling is back — and this time, he’s not Ken. He’s a monster. Literally.

Wolf Man is Universal’s latest attempt to revive its classic monster universe, and spoiler alert: they finally got it right. Directed by Leigh Whannell (Upgrade, The Invisible Man), this 2025 reboot is a brutal, stylish, and surprisingly emotional take on lycanthropy. It’s not just about the full moon — it’s about full-blown identity crisis.

Gosling plays a man cursed with the wolf gene after a mysterious attack. But instead of leaning into camp, the film goes full psychological horror. His transformation scenes are grotesque, practical (no lazy CGI here), and deeply unsettling. You feel every bone snap, every hair sprout. It’s body horror with a soul.

Emily Blunt co-stars as a scientist with a secret, and their chemistry is electric. The film explores rage, repression, and the fear of losing control — themes that hit especially hard in a world where everyone’s pretending to be okay online.

Why it’s trending: Gosling’s performance is already being called Oscar-worthy (yes, for a werewolf movie). TikTok is obsessed with the transformation scenes. And Gen Z? They’re calling it “the most relatable monster movie ever.” Because who hasn’t felt like they’re one bad day away from going full beast mode?

The soundtrack slaps too — synth-heavy, moody, and perfect for late-night existential spirals. Think Drive meets An American Werewolf in London with a sprinkle of Bo Burnham’s Inside.

Final Take: Wolf Man is more than a monster movie. It’s a metaphor for modern masculinity, mental health, and the primal urge to scream into the void. And yeah, it’s also bloody as hell.