My Mom's a Werewolf
“Jennifer's mother is having an identity crisis.”
Synopsis
The frustrated housewife Leslie visits an animal shop to purchase a flea-collar. Unknowing that the owner is a werewolf, she accepts his invitation to lunch and later in his apartment. Through a bite in her toe he starts her slow transformation in a werewolf. Home again, she desperately tries to hide the often disgusting process from her family, but her daughter Jennifer and her - from horror magazines well educated - friend recognize what's going on, and help to kill the non-human.
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Susan Blakely
Leslie Shaber
John Saxon
Harry Thropen
Tina Caspary
Jennifer Shaber
John Schuck
Howard Shaber
Diana Barrows
Stacey Pubah
Ruth Buzzi
Madame Gypsy
Marcia Wallace
Peggy
Geno Silva
Dr. Rod Rodriguez
Marilyn McCoo
Celia Celica
Lou Cutell
Butcher
Lucy Lee Flippin
Nurse Mammosa
Yetta
Woman
Charlie Holliday
Officer Demeyer
Chris Hubbell
Officer Cooper
Phil Rubenstein
Malcolm Macafee
Shaun Del Grande
Ralph
Joe Stark
Old Man in Car
John Briganti
Bratty Kid
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 11, 1989
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$750K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Fischa
- Screenplay & Story
- Mark Pirro
- Original Score
- Dana Walden, Barry Fasman
- Original Title
- My Mom's a Werewolf
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Budget
- $750K
- Production Studios
- Hairy Productions, Crown International Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Fischa
Mark Pirro
Dana Walden, Barry Fasman
Bryan England
Claudia Finkle
Marilyn Jacobs Tenser, Steven J. Wolfe
Department Leadership Roster
Kelly O'Gurian
Costume Design
Claudia Finkle
Editor
Michael Fischa
Director
Dana Walden
Original Music Composer
Barry Fasman
Original Music Composer
Bryan England
Director of Photography
Mark Pirro
Writer
Steven J. Wolfe
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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What is My Mom's a Werewolf about?
The frustrated housewife Leslie visits an animal shop to purchase a flea-collar. Unknowing that the owner is a werewolf, she accepts his invitation to lunch and later in his apartment. Through a bite in her toe he starts her slow transformation in a werewolf. Home again, she desperately tries to hide the often disgusting process from her family, but her daughter Jennifer and her - from horror magazines well educated - friend recognize what's going on, and help to kill the non-human.
Who directed My Mom's a Werewolf?
My Mom's a Werewolf was directed by Michael Fischa.
Who stars in My Mom's a Werewolf?
The principal cast of My Mom's a Werewolf includes Susan Blakely, John Saxon, Tina Caspary, John Schuck, Diana Barrows.
When was My Mom's a Werewolf released and how long is it?
My Mom's a Werewolf was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for My Mom's a Werewolf?
The original motion picture soundtrack for My Mom's a Werewolf was composed by Dana Walden, Barry Fasman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for My Mom's a Werewolf?
My Mom's a Werewolf holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).