Wolfman Howls at Comic-Con
25 07 2008 |
| Del Toro, Blunt and Baker. |
Universal is re-imagining the classic horror film, “Wolfman,” and they brought it to Comic-Con. Make-up effects master Rick Baker along with stars Benicio Del Toro and Emily Blunt. Fans were treated to the first trailer for the 2009 film, which utilizes make-up effects to transform Del Toro into the werewolf. Set in the 1800s, the film does look like a throw-back to classic horror with a tinge of Hammer Films terror. Del Toro was attracted to the project as a big fan of Lon Chaney and classic horror. Baker said that the classic gothic horror nature of the project made using practical effects very attractive to director Joe Johnston. He did reveal that for transformation sequences CG will be used. When asked about the recent passing of effects legend Stan Winston, Baker said that it felt like the end of an era. The two legends were friends and competitors.
