Bad Moon (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1996, Bad Moon is a horror film directed by Eric Red, running about 80 minutes. “Half man. Half wolf. Total terror.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. One man's struggle to contain the curse he hides within... and his last-ditch attempt to free himself with the love of family. But when it looks as if he is losing his battle, and endangering all he holds most dear, the family dog, Thor, is the last hope for his family's survival... and the end to his Werewolf curse.
Who’s in it. Bad Moon stars Mariel Hemingway as Janet Harrison, Michael Paré as Uncle Ted, Mason Gamble as Brett Harrison and Hrothgar Mathews as Jerry Mills (aka "Flopsy"), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Bad Moon has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $1.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Philo and AMC Plus Apple TV Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bad Moon page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bad Moon tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bad Moon (1996)?
- In US, Bad Moon is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Bad Moon worth watching?
- Bad Moon holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Bad Moon?
- Bad Moon stars Mariel Hemingway, Michael Paré, Mason Gamble, Hrothgar Mathews and Ken Pogue.
- When was Bad Moon released?
- Bad Moon was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.