 The Howling (1981)
A TV news anchorwoman combats rampant
werewolves in this witty semi-tribute to horror films. Critics were mixed, but with
terrific special effects and laugh-inducing dialogue, it's appreciated by knowledgeable
horror buffs. The werewolves are the best we've seen!
Starring: Dee Wallace Stone, Patrick Macnee
Director: Joe Dante
Runtime: 90 minutes
Rating: R
|
 An American Werewolf in
London (1981)
Cult horror film about tourist werewolf. Fans of offbeat comedy enjoy, though this is not
strictly a spoof. Much-revered, gory special effects still please fans of shockingly
grisly fare.
Starring:
David Naughton, Jenny Agutter
Director: John
Landis
Runtime: 97 minutes
Rating: R |
 An American Werewolf in Paris (1997)
A young American tourist falls for a Parisian ingénue, and things start to get hairy.
Undemanding comic-thriller fans may enjoy, although viewers seeking impressive effects,
intense suspense should look elsewhere. Pretty crappy looking
werewolf CGI.
Starring: Tom Everett Scott, Julie Delpy
Director: Anthony Waller
Runtime: 98 minutes
Rating: R |
 Wolfen (1981)
Story of investigator's look into gory murders
leading to wolf-ish surprise. Interesting point-of-view camera effects,
solid script produce interesting fare for crime-film relishers who enjoy horror element.
Starring: Albert Finney, Gregory Hines
Director: Michael Wadleigh
Runtime: 115 minutes
Rating: R |
 Wolf (1994)
Mildly successful horror-suspense-romance-male-sociology flick
changes moods as often as Nicholson changes into a wolf. Fans of the actors will enjoy.
Not enough scares for horror fans.
Starring:
Jack Nicholson, Michelle Pfeiffer
Director: Mike Nichols
Runtime: 125 minutes
Rating: R |
 Bad
Moon (1996)
Critics panned this tale of a German shepherd who can sniff out werewolves and con men,
criticizing special effects, acting, plot. Even die-hard werewolf film fans may be
disappointed.
Starring: Mariel Hemingway, Mason Gamble
Director: Eric
Red
Runtime: 79 minutes
Rating: R |
 Silver
Bullet (1985)
Story of a handicapped young boy and his sister trying to discover the identity of
a werewolf in their town, along with the help of their alcoholic uncle. Adapted from the
Steven King novella.
Starring: Gary Busey, Corey Haim
Director: Dan Attias
Runtime: 95 minutes
Rating: R |
 Teen Wolf (1985)
Ludicrous, sometimes hilarious teen comedy about wimp becoming popular after transforming
into werewolf. This quintessential 80s teen comedy pleases fans of genre, Michael J. Fox
lovers. Most others should avoid.
Starring:
Michael J. Fox, James Hampton
Director: Rod Daniel
Runtime: 92 minutes
Rating: PG |
 I Was a Teenage Werewolf
(1957)
Teenage lycanthrope can't control his appetite and hair growth after run-in with mad
hypnotherapist in 1950s classic. Landon's debut and film's atmosphere will be appreciated
by many.
Starring:
Michael Landon, Yvonne Lime
Director: Gene Fowler
Runtime: 76 minutes
Rating: NR |
 Frankenstein Meets the Wolfman (1942)
Get two monsters for the price of one in competently-made horror quickie. Schlock lovers
rejoice, classic horror lovers beware: ludicrous script, Lugosi's "performance"
make this highly amusing, but rarely horrifying.
Starring:
Lon Chaney Jr., Bela Lugosi
Director: Roy William Neill
Runtime: 73 minutes
Rating: NR |
 The Wolf
Man (1941)
After he's bitten by werewolf, young man transforms into vicious wolf man with every full
moon. Chilling story and spectacular make-up effects provide a thrilling romp for classic
horror buffs. A must-see classic!!
Starring: Lon Chaney Jr., Evelyn Ankers
Director: George Waggner
Runtime: 70 minutes
Rating: NR |
