Bad Moon

1996·Movie
1h 20min·R
63
DecentGoodWatch score

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High energy, light on feelings.

Energy

Thrilling and scary

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline8
  • Scare8
  • Violence8

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Nostalgia5
  • Family Dynamics5
  • Pathos4

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Physical Comedy3
  • Absurdist Humor2

World

Fantasy and the mind

  • World Immersion6
  • Novelty6
  • Dialogue Centrality5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue7
  • Direction6
  • Acting6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Sound Centrality7
  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchPure Escapism

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Graphic violence bothers youYou scare easily

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About

Half man. Half wolf. Total terror.

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.
WerewolfHorrorFamilyTransformationDog HeroSuspenseCreature Feature90s Horror

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Questions about Bad Moon

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Where can I stream Bad Moon legally?

Bad Moon is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Peacock, and Philo in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Shout! Factory TV, and Plex. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Bad Moon worth watching?

63
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63/100 (IMDb 5.8 and Rotten Tomatoes 27%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Bad Moon rated?

RViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Bad Moon?

1 h 20 min

Bad Moon runs 1 h 20 min.

Is Bad Moon based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on Bad Moon?

Critics27
Audiences53

Not quite. Audiences rate Bad Moon higher (53) than critics (27). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Bad Moon a box office hit?

Budget$7 million
Box office$1 million

No. It cost about $7 million to make and earned $1 million worldwide, 16% of its budget.

What language is Bad Moon in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Bad Moon?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Bad Moon in 12 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Bad Moon use?

Evil UncleNot What It Looks LikeOff with His Head!Death by AdaptationThey Know Too MuchWounded Gazelle GambitThen Let Me Be EvilAdaptational VillainyGory Discretion ShotOur Werewolves Are DifferentPrecision F-StrikeMade of Ironand 24 more

TV Tropes lists 36 storytelling tropes for Bad Moon, including Evil Uncle, Not What It Looks Like, Off with His Head!.

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