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| Moon of the Wolf | 
 enlarge | Director: Daniel Petrie
Actors: David Janssen, Barbara Rush, Bradford Dillman, John Beradino, Geoffrey Lewis
Studio: Bci / Eclipse
Category: DVD
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Avg. Customer Rating:  12 reviews
Sales Rank: 104995
Format: Color, Dvd-video, Ntsc
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Number Of Items: 1
Running Time: 75
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.4 x 5.1 x 0.6
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MPN: 44081-9
UPC: 787364408191
EAN: 0787364408191
ASIN: B00005KA6O
Theatrical Release Date: September 26, 1972
Release Date: January 1, 2002
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Product Description
The body of a young girl is found on the property of a wealthy family in a small cajun town in the Louisiana bayou. Sheriff Whitaker played by David Janssen (The Fugitive) tries to solve the mystery of the brutal murder. The suspense builds as potential murderers are everywhere. Was it her brother Lawrence (Geoffrey Lewis - Every Which Way But Loose) or Dr. Drutten (John Beradino - General Hospital) or the owners of the property Andrew and Louise Rodance? The townspeople believe a pack of wild dogs who can be heard howling at night are to blame. But soon more murders occur and it becomes clear there is more at work here than meets the eye. While searching for clues with Sheriff Whitaker Andrew Rodance (Bradford Dillman) becomes deathly ill while at the back woods house of the girl who was killed. Does this old and respected family have a horrible secret that has been passed down through generations or is there a vicious pack of killer dogs on the prowl? All questions will be answered tonight with the rising of the MOON!System Requirements: Running Time 75 MinFormat: DVD MOVIE Genre: HORROR Rating: NR UPC: 787364408191 Manufacturer No: 44081-9
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 Moon of the Wolf September 21, 2008
Good old fashion werewolf movie, with a touch of mystery. Who is the werewolf in this small Southern town? The Sheriff(David Jensen) must try to keep a lid on the hysteria of the locals, and deal with the ultra rich who have controlled the town for generations. His best friend the town doctor is a prime suspect, and he is falling in love with the local rich man's (Bradford Dillman)sister (Barbara Rush). Bradford doesn't want such a common man like the sheriff as a brother in law. The hunt is on as more and more locals are torn to pieces, before the sheriff can believe there really can be something as evil as a werewolf. I also enjoyed the essence of Southern small town living, and to be able to drift back to the 1970's when the world wasn't so complex. Just remember this is a simple movie to loose yourself in and enjoy a fantastic cast with outstanding performances.
 A CHILLING SOUTHERN GOTHIC December 31, 2007
Based on the novel of the same name by author Les Whitten, MOON OF THE WOLF is a surprisingly well-crafted made-for-TV thirller from the 70s. Now available in a number of video versions, this is a little-known but quite serviceable production of some merit. Set in the isolated Louisiana marshland, the story revolves around the local Sheriff's efforts to uncover the truth behind a young girl's mysterious and grisly death. Was she killed by wild dogs, or by an ex-lover's revenge? Acting is very good all-around, with David Janssen well-cast as the no-nonsense but likeable sheriff and Barbara Rush as the Southern Belle with a few secrets of her own. The script is good, and the suspense methodically rises as the story progresses. The only real weakness, as is often the case with low-budget horror films, is the monster make-up. The eponymous werewolf doesn't look anything like the creature in the DVD art, but at least the director has the sense to keep the monster in the shadows most of the time so that the viewer's imagination can take up the slack. The climax is something of a surprise, even if you've read the novel, as the hero in the end isn't exactly who you think it's going to be. Splatterpunks won't find what they're looking for here, but those who can enjoy a good mystery or a decent little scary movie should be satisfied. Much better than its rather unfortunate reputation, MOON OF THE WOLF is worth a look.
"Tonight on the A.B.C. Monday night movie" April 18, 2007
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
Yeap,found another of the movies I loved as a kid. Well in truth I've had this one for years(and many times over, I have it in at least four different mega movie packs),bit this is the best copy I have of this corny but effective "Werewolf" chiller from the 70's.
David Janssen(the Original "Fugitive" and a long time favorite of mine) leads the cast as a southern sheriff looking into a rash of killings in his town. There is a level of carnage about the killings that points more toward an animal than a man.
Nothing great here to be sure,but it does have a very sinister feel about the investigation as the leads start pointing to something supernatural, and the attacks step up.
As for the cheese factor, sure it's a 70's T.V. movie, it's going to look fake. If you don't want to pay this much buy one of those mega movie packs and get 49 other movies for about $20.00.
 Bradford Dillman As The Amish-Cajun Loup-Garou! January 30, 2006
5 out of 10 found this review helpful
If my title makes no sense to you, then you are mentally prepared to see this movie. (If it does, I suggest professional help at once.) This 1972 made for TV stinker stars the normally respectable David Janssen as a sheriff in a backwater Louisiana town trying to track a savage killer.
The story starts with the murder of a girl, and false leads abound: she was pregnant by one guy, smuggling drugs for another, romantically involved with a third, etc. Despite the small town soap opera, David Janssen makes an arrest, but finds he has the wrong guy when the arrestee and a deputy are savagely killed. Throughout this mess there is the old, dying psychic man babbling in French (remember, this is Cajun country) about the "loup-garou." At first I had absolutely no clue what he was going on about, as "loup-garou" is not in my French vocabulary. A quick consultation with my French dictionary shed some light on the situation: "loup-garou" means "werewolf" in French.
When all is said and done it turns out that the werewolf is none other than Bradford Dillman, the smarmy aristocratic Cajun Mogul-in-Chief. The movie doesn't show the werewolf until close to the end, but believe me bad movie fans, it is worth the wait. The makeup makes Dillman look like a very Amish werewolf in the facial hair department. He is also a spectacularly scrawny, agile, and whiny werewolf. I am especially fond of the "werewolf in the flaming barn" shots which are perhaps the least realistic depiction of fire that I have ever seen in a movie. I will not give away the stirring conclusion to the film, but suffice it to say that you won't be even a bit surprised.
This one gets two stars for campy entertainment value. David Janssen is not bad as the sheriff; the rest of the cast is less good, while the townsfolk are downright creepy. A wardrobe warning: be prepared for Janssen's habit of unbuttoning his shirt way too low; his chest hair looks more like a weasel pelt attached to his anterior by Velcro. What I am saying here is that it is really not a good look for him. Recommended for fans of bad movies, werewolf completists, or David Janssen fans.
forgotten little gem September 13, 2005
7 out of 10 found this review helpful
moon of the wolf came at a time when t.v. horror films were common and generally good.Because t.v.limited the amount of explicit gore,they had to develop character and atmosphere.
Moon of the wolf delivers on both counts and therefore becomes a tight,scary chiller.The climax being genuinely frightening.
The film also benefits from being filmed on location in louisiana and soaks up the creole/cajun feel with a good dose of southern decay.
the acting is first rate and the direction stays on target.
If your looking for a good horror film,look no further.
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