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Silver Bullet

  • 19851985
  • RR
  • 1h 35m
IMDb RATING
6.3/10
27K
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POPULARITY
3,655
1,120
  • Cast & crew
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Silver Bullet (1985)
In a small town, brutal killings start to plague the close knit community. Marty Coslaw, a paraplegic boy, is convinced the murders are the doings of a werewolf.
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In a small town, brutal killings start to plague the close knit community. Marty Coslaw, a paraplegic boy, is convinced the murders are the doings of a werewolf.In a small town, brutal killings start to plague the close knit community. Marty Coslaw, a paraplegic boy, is convinced the murders are the doings of a werewolf.In a small town, brutal killings start to plague the close knit community. Marty Coslaw, a paraplegic boy, is convinced the murders are the doings of a werewolf.

IMDb RATING
6.3/10
27K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
3,655
1,120
  • Director
    • Daniel Attias
  • Writer
    • Stephen King(novella "Cycle of the Werewolf")
  • Stars
    • Gary Busey
    • Everett McGill
    • Corey Haim
Top credits
  • Director
    • Daniel Attias
  • Writer
    • Stephen King(novella "Cycle of the Werewolf")
  • Stars
    • Gary Busey
    • Everett McGill
    • Corey Haim
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 182User reviews
    • 124Critic reviews
    • 26Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 nominations

    Videos1

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    Trailer 1:25
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    Photos163

    Gary Busey in Silver Bullet (1985)
    Bill Smitrovich and Lawrence Tierney in Silver Bullet (1985)
    Silver Bullet (1985)
    Corey Haim in Silver Bullet (1985)
    Gary Busey in Silver Bullet (1985)
    Gary Busey and Conrad McLaren in Silver Bullet (1985)
    Gary Busey in Silver Bullet (1985)
    Silver Bullet (1985)
    Corey Haim in Silver Bullet (1985)
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    Corey Haim, Gary Busey, and Megan Follows in Silver Bullet (1985)
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    Top cast

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    Gary Busey
    Gary Busey
    • Uncle Redas Uncle Red
    Everett McGill
    Everett McGill
    • Reverend Loweas Reverend Lowe
    Corey Haim
    Corey Haim
    • Marty Coslawas Marty Coslaw
    Megan Follows
    Megan Follows
    • Jane Coslawas Jane Coslaw
    Robin Groves
    Robin Groves
    • Nan Coslawas Nan Coslaw
    Leon Russom
    Leon Russom
    • Bob Coslawas Bob Coslaw
    Terry O'Quinn
    Terry O'Quinn
    • Sheriff Joe Halleras Sheriff Joe Haller
    Bill Smitrovich
    Bill Smitrovich
    • Andy Fairtonas Andy Fairton
    Joe Wright
    Joe Wright
    • Brady Kincaidas Brady Kincaid
    Kent Broadhurst
    Kent Broadhurst
    • Herb Kincaidas Herb Kincaid
    Heather Simmons
    • Tammy Sturmfulleras Tammy Sturmfuller
    James A. Baffico
    • Milt Sturmfulleras Milt Sturmfuller
    Rebecca Fleming
    • Mrs. Sturmfulleras Mrs. Sturmfuller
    Lawrence Tierney
    Lawrence Tierney
    • Owen Knopfleras Owen Knopfler
    William Newman
    William Newman
    • Virgil Cutsas Virgil Cuts
    Sam Stoneburner
    • Mayor O'Banionas Mayor O'Banion
    Laurens Moore
    • Billy McLarenas Billy McLaren
    • (as Lonnie Moore)
    Rick Pasotto
    • Aspinallas Aspinall
    • Director
      • Daniel Attias
    • Writer
      • Stephen King(novella "Cycle of the Werewolf") (screenplay)
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    The small town of Tarker's Mills was a place that was very peaceful, where nothing extraordinary ever happened until one night when murders began. The townspeople believe it's some maniacal killer on the loose whom they intend to hunt down. Marty, a young handicapped boy, believes the killer is no man at all, but a werewolf. After a run-in with the werewolf, Marty and his sister Jane hunt all over town for the man who is the werewolf. —<webmistress@shiversofhorror.com>
    • werewolf
    • year 1976
    • pantyhose
    • murder of a child
    • child uses a gun
    • 165 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • It started in May, in a small town. And every month after that, whenever the moon was full...it came back.
    • Genre
      • Horror
    • Certificate
      • R
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      According to director Daniel Attias, Gary Busey ad libbed a great deal, for instance when Uncle Red is in the gun shop. Attias checked with Stephen King, who said OK for these ad libs to be included.
    • Goofs
      When Jane goes into Reverend Lowe's garage, among the large pile of empty soda containers are some Diet Coke cans. Diet Coke did not exist in 1976 (the year in which the movie is set).
    • Quotes

      Mac: [Showing Uncle Red the Silver Bullet] There it is. Nicest piece of work I ever done, I think. It's got a low-grain load... so it won't tumble. Ought to be pretty accurate.

      Uncle Red: Why, shoot, it's just a gag. I mean, uh, what the heck you gonna shoot a .44 bullet at anyway... made out of silver?

      Mac: How about a werewolf?

    • Crazy credits
      SPOILER: Everett McGill is billed twice - once as Reverend Lowe at the top of the credits and as Werewolf at the bottom of the credits.
    • Alternate versions
      The UK DVD release of the film in 2001 contains the original movie trailer and spoken commentary by director Daniel Attias, both of which is not available on any other officially released DVD including the US.
    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: Silver Bullet/Twice in a Lifetime/Remo Williams: The Adventure Begins/Dim Sum (1985)
    • Soundtracks
      Joyride
      Music by Jay Chattaway
      Lyrics Written and Performed by Rob. B. Mathes
      Recorded at the Carriage House

    User reviews182

    Review
    Top review
    Very Underrated
    Silver Bullet (1985)

    *** 1/2 (out of 4)

    I know An American Werewolf in London and The Howling usually get all the praise but for my money this is the best werewolf film of the 1980s. I thought everyone loved this film until getting the internet and reading how many people actually didn't enjoy it but I still love it. I think the film works well as a coming of age story with all the horror elements thrown in for good measure. Kinda like a horror version of The Goonies with Corey Haim and Gary Busey doing great work together. The supporting cast of actors also serve well in the story. The scene in the fog and the ending are full of wonderful tension as well.
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    • Michael_Elliott
    • Mar 12, 2008

    FAQ14

    • The werewolf justifies the murders he committed by saying they were sinners but why did he kill Brady who didn't commit a sin?
    • How can the railroad worker get his head knocked off but the side of his head not be crushed in by the blow so hard his head gets knocked off?
    • What is "Silver Bullet" about?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • October 11, 1985 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Cycle of the Werewolf
    • Filming locations
      • Burgaw Courthouse Square - 100 S Wright St., Burgaw, North Carolina, USA
    • Production companies
      • Dino De Laurentiis Company
      • Famous Films Productions
      • International Film Corporation (II)
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $7,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $12,361,866
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $4,013,563
      • Oct 14, 1985
    • Gross worldwide
      • $12,361,866
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 35 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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