Silver Bullet (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1985, Silver Bullet is a horror film directed by Daniel Attias, running about 95 minutes. “It started in May. In a small town. And every month after that whenever the moon was full... it came back.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The small city of Tarker's Mill is startled by a series of sadistic murders. The population fears that this is the work of a maniac. During a search a mysterious, hairy creature is observed. This strange appearance is noticed once a month. People lock themselves up at night, but there's one boy who's still outside, he's preparing the barbecue.
Who’s in it. Silver Bullet stars Gary Busey as Uncle Red, Everett McGill as Reverend Lowe, Tovah Feldshuh as Older Jane (voice) and Megan Follows as Jane Coslaw, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Silver Bullet has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $12.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Silver Bullet page.
If you liked it. Fans of Silver Bullet tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Silver Bullet (1985)?
- In US, Silver Bullet is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Silver Bullet worth watching?
- Silver Bullet holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Silver Bullet?
- Silver Bullet stars Gary Busey, Everett McGill, Tovah Feldshuh, Megan Follows and Corey Haim.
- When was Silver Bullet released?
- Silver Bullet was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.