Bad Moon
“Half man. Half wolf. Total terror.”
Synopsis
During an expedition in Nepal, a photo-journalist becomes infected by a werewolf. Returning to the U.S., he holes up in an isolated location in the woods, but when he invites his sister and nephew for a visit, their dog, Thor, knows something is amiss.
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Bad MoonOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-01-22
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 1, 1996
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 26, 2022
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$7M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1.1M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.16x
-$5.9M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Eric Red
- Screenplay & Story
- Eric Red
- Original Score
- Daniel Licht
- Original Title
- Bad Moon
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Budget
- $7M
- Worldwide Gross
- $1.1M
- Production Studios
- Morgan Creek Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Eric Red
Eric Red, Wayne Smith
Daniel Licht
Geza Sinkovics, Jan Kiesser
Carroll Timothy O'Meara
James G. Robinson, Bill Todman Jr., Gary Barber
Department Leadership Roster
James G. Robinson
Producer
Daniel Licht
Original Music Composer
Eric Red
Director
Eric Red
Screenplay
Linda Del Rosario
Production Design
Richard Paris
Production Design
Geza Sinkovics
Director of Photography
Tracey Boulton
Costume Design
Jan Kiesser
Director of Photography
Carroll Timothy O'Meara
Editor
Rita Riggs
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bad Moon
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Bad Moon about?
During an expedition in Nepal, a photo-journalist becomes infected by a werewolf. Returning to the U.S., he holes up in an isolated location in the woods, but when he invites his sister and nephew for a visit, their dog, Thor, knows something is amiss.
Who directed Bad Moon?
Bad Moon was directed by Eric Red.
Who stars in Bad Moon?
The principal cast of Bad Moon includes Mariel Hemingway, Michael Paré, Mason Gamble, Hrothgar Mathews, Ken Pogue.
When was Bad Moon released and how long is it?
Bad Moon was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
What was the box office and production budget of Bad Moon?
Bad Moon had a reported production budget of $7M and grossed $1.1M at the worldwide box office (0.16 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Bad Moon?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Bad Moon was composed by Daniel Licht.
Is Bad Moon based on a book or true story?
Bad Moon is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Wayne Smith".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Bad Moon?
Bad Moon holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).