There really is something about horror film remakes of old classics that really get the fans going.

The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Land of the Dead and Pshyco are just some of the few olden horror films that have been digitally enhanced, re-written and remade into box office hits, much better than the originals.

For some reason, it is horror films that have a higher success ratio when it comes to redoing them.

The Wolman is another example of this trend.

The 1941 classic is the latest horror remake and is directed by Joe Johnston, with a list of A-class actors including Benicio del Toro, Anthony Hopkins, Emily Blunt, Hugo Weaving and Geraldine Chaplin.

The basic plot of the film is revolved around Lawrence Talbot (Hopkins), a haunted nobleman who is lured back to his family estate after his brother vanishes.

Reunited with his estranged father, Talbot sets out to find his brother and discovers a horrifying destiny for himself.

He learns that something, or some creature with brute strength and a love for blood has been killing off the villagers.

In an effort to save the town, Scotland Yard inspector Aberline (Weaving) comes to investigate.

But despite their best efforts, the Werewolf (DelToro) proves to be too much of a task to overcome and the film then enters a series of vicious killings full of violence an gore.

The Wolfman is now screening at selected cinemas around Australia.

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