Wolf Man

Wolf Man

Year: 2025

Runtime: 1 h 43 m

Language: english

Echo Score: 42

Budget: $25M

Horror

After his father disappears and is presumed dead, Blake, a San Francisco husband and father, inherits his childhood home in rural Oregon. His marriage to his ambitious wife, Charlotte, is strained, and hoping for a respite from city life, he convinces her to join him at the property.

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Timeline – Wolf Man (2025)

Trace every key event in Wolf Man (2025) with our detailed, chronological timeline. Perfect for unpacking nonlinear stories, spotting hidden connections, and understanding how each scene builds toward the film’s climax. Whether you're revisiting or decoding for the first time, this timeline gives you the full picture.

1

Hiker Missing

In 1995, Oregon, a hiker goes missing, sparking concerns that a virulent virus is spreading from wildlife. This incident sets the backdrop for a series of events that unfold in the wilderness.

1995 Oregon
2

Hunter and Son in the Woods

Grady Lovell, a hunter, takes his son Blake to a hunting blind. While in the woods, Grady spots a mysterious creature through his sniper lens but tragically fails to take the shot, leaving both of them on edge.

Woods
3

Family Strain

Grady's strict parenting leads to a strained relationship with Blake. An incident occurs where Grady's aggressive behavior impacts Blake, showcasing the emotional distance between them.

4

Blake's Present Life

Thirty years later, Blake is now an adult living in San Francisco with his wife Charlotte and daughter Ginger. When Blake protects Ginger from an aggressive stranger, his anger leads to an emotional fallout with her.

Thirty years later San Francisco
5

Seeking Connection

Blake recognizes the disconnection in his marriage and family life. He suggests a trip to his father’s farm to bond as a family, believing it could help them reconnect.

6

Road Trip to Oregon

The Lovell family embarks on a road trip to Oregon, eager to visit Grady's farm. Their journey is marked by anticipation and possible unease as they approach their destination.

Oregon
7

Encounter with Derek

Upon reaching the woods, the family meets Derek, a local who knew Grady. He offers to assist them in finding their way to the farm, bridging the gap between past and present.

Woods
8

Creature Attack

As night falls, a mysterious two-legged creature unexpectedly runs the family off the road. This horrifying encounter leads to injuries and establishes a creeping sense of danger from the wilderness.

Night Forest
9

Blake's Transformation Begins

After the attack, Blake starts experiencing severe symptoms from his injury, including distorted vision and hearing. His condition worsens, depicting a terrifying transition as he becomes unable to connect with his family.

10

Charlotte's Desperate Measures

Charlotte tries to protect Blake and Ginger as Blake's mutations intensify. He becomes increasingly feral, prompting Charlotte to take extreme actions, including hiding in an abandoned truck.

Abandoned truck
11

Struggle with the Wolf Man

In a frantic chase, Charlotte and Ginger confront the Wolf Man, an ominous figure stalking them. Despite Blake’s monstrous transformation, he reluctantly fights the creature in hopes of saving his family.

Greenhouse
12

Recognition of Grady

In a moment of revelation, Blake kills the Wolf Man and recognizes him as Grady. This horrifying acknowledgment highlights the generational curse that Blake now faces due to his father's legacy.

13

Full Transformation

Blake fully succumbs to his animalistic instincts, now unrecognizable and monstrous. His pursuit of Charlotte and Ginger sheds light on the horrifying reality of his transformation.

14

The Final Confrontation

In a climactic scene, Blake lunges at Charlotte, leading her to fire a rifle. This act symbolizes the tragic conclusion of Blake's struggle against his monstrous identity as the family grapples with the aftermath.

Hunting Blind
15

A Bittersweet Farewell

The film concludes with Charlotte and Ginger walking hand-in-hand towards the valley. They reflect on the tragic cycle of loss, demonstrating resilience amid the grim realities shaped by Blake's transformation.

Valley

Last Updated: February 04, 2025 at 09:30

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