Bad Moon(1996)
Half man. Half wolf. Total terror.
Bad Moon Synopsis
During an expedition in Nepal, a photo-journalist becomes infected by a werewolf. Returning to the U.S., he holes up in an isolated location in the woods, but when he invites his sister and nephew for a visit, their dog, Thor, knows something is amiss.
Bad Moon (1996) is a horror and fantasy film directed by Eric Red, released on November 1, 1996 with a runtime of 1h 20m. It stars Mariel Hemingway, Michael Paré, Mason Gamble and Hrothgar Mathews. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 303 ratings.
- Director:
- Eric Red
- Writers:
- Wayne Smith, Eric Red
- Producers:
- James G. Robinson
- Cinematographer:
- Jan Kiesser
- Composer:
- Daniel Licht
- Production:
- Morgan Creek Entertainment
- Budget:
- $7,000,000
- Revenue:
- $1,100,000
- Status:
- Released
Bad Moon (1996) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Bad Moon before you stream it.
Bad Moon Cast & Crew
Main cast
Mariel Hemingway
as Janet Harrison
Michael Paré
as Uncle Ted
Mason Gamble
as Brett Harrison
Hrothgar Mathews
as Jerry Mills (aka "Flopsy")
Ken Pogue
as Sheriff Jenson
Johanna Marlowe
as Marjorie
Julia Montgomery Brown
as Reporter
- Gavin Buhr
Gavin Buhr
as Forest Ranger
Primo the Dog
as Thor
Ken Kirzinger
as The Werewolf
Key crew
Directed by Eric Red, written by Wayne Smith and Eric Red, produced by James G. Robinson.
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Bad Moon Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 303 ratings.
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Bad Moon – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Bad Moon online?
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Bad Moon (1996) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV channel, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+, Shudder, Shudder Amazon Channel, Shudder Apple TV channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and Cineverse Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Bad Moon?
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The main cast of Bad Moon (1996) includes Mariel Hemingway, Michael Paré, Mason Gamble, Hrothgar Mathews and Ken Pogue. The film was directed by Eric Red. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Bad Moon released?
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Bad Moon was released on November 1, 1996 and runs for 1h 20m.
Is Bad Moon worth watching?
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Bad Moon (1996) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 303 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy horror and fantasy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Bad Moon?
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Yes. The official Bad Moon trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.