Feb. 12, 2023

This Day in Halloween: Universal’s remake/reboot of its 1941 classic "The Wolfman" opens across the U.S. in 2010. / Illustration by Brandon Chi

The Wolfman opens across the U.S. in 2010. Universal’s remake/reboot of its 1941 classic is directed by Joe Johnston and stars Benicio del Toro, Anthony Hopkins, Emily Blunt and Hugo Weaving. Rick Baker created the wolf man makeup. The film receives mixed reviews and bombs at the box office, but wins an Oscar and a Saturn for make up.

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