Why like Wolfman

I don't know about this, def not a movie for me.

Why 'Twilight' Fans Might Enjoy What 'The Wolfman' Has To Offer

Universal Pictures' revival of "The Wolfman" was unleashed into theaters everywhere today, and while the Benicio Del Toro-starring film is geared towards horror fans and monster movie enthusiasts, it might appeal to another unexpected crowd… "Twilight" fans.

Now, I'm not suggesting that "The Wolfman" is a teenage romance, nor is it necessarily appropriate for the younger viewers that flocked to "New Moon" in droves. What I am saying, however, is that there are certain aspects about the new thriller that could tickle the fancy of Team Jacob members everywhere.

For starters, this is a movie about werewolves. There are some important differences between the werewolves in "The Wolfman" and the shape-shifting creatures of "The Twilight Saga," such as the former's tendency to brutally eviscerate their victims and the latter's knack for looking really, really good without a shirt. But if part of your "Twilight" craving stems from your interest in werewolves, this is the flick for you.

There's also forbidden romance. Benico Del Toro plays Lawrence Talbot, a man who returns home after learning that his brother Ben was viciously killed. He harbors romantic feelings towards Ben's widow, Gwen Conliffe (Emily Blunt), but can't act on his impulses out of respect to his deceased sibling. I don't think Edward's presence ever truly stopped Jacob from feeling for Bella, but as fans of the novel series are already aware, Jacob doesn't get the girl. Likewise, Lawrence can't seal the deal with Gwen. Bummer.

But Gwen herself is a big draw for "Twilight" fans. Played by Emily Blunt, she offers viewers with a Bella Swan analogue, except this woman is willing to roll up her sleeves and pick up a gun when she needs to. She's something of a mixture between Bella and Sarah Connor, except not quite that innocent and not quite that badass. But it's close enough.

Finally, there's Del Toro himself. Sure, he's 42 years old and sure, Taylor Lautner is a newly minted 18 year old – "Twilight" fans aren't going to look at that as an upgrade – but if you look at BDT from the right angle, he kinda looks like Lautner plus 24 years. Look hard, you'll see it.

No? Maybe not?

So maybe the similarities between these two movies aren't quite as strong as I initially envisioned. Regardless, "The Wolfman" is still something that "Twilight" fans should consider sinking their teeth into to satisfy that monster craving. Assuming said fans are old enough to get into R-rated movies, of course.

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