Teen Wolf (1985)

An ordinary high school student discovers that his family has an unusual pedigree when he finds himself turning into a werewolf.

Director:

Rod Daniel

Writers:

Jeph Loeb (as Joseph Loeb III), Matthew Weisman

Stars:

Michael J. Fox, James Hampton, Susan Ursitti

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Michael J. Fox	...	Scott Howard
James Hampton	...	Harold Howard
Susan Ursitti	...	Boof
Jerry Levine	...	Stiles
Matt Adler	...	Lewis
Lorie Griffin	...	Pamela
James MacKrell	...	Mr. Thorne (as Jim MacKrell)
Mark Arnold	...	Mick
Jay Tarses	...	Coach Finstock
Mark Holton	...	Chubby
Scott Paulin	...	Kirk Lolley
Elizabeth Gorcey	...	Tina
Melanie Manos	...	Gina
Doug Savant	...	Brad
Charles Zucker	...	Malcolm

Storyline

Meet Scott Howard, a struggling high school student with problems. He is on a lackluster basketball team with a lame duck coach, he is having problems getting noticed by the prettiest girl in his school, Pamela Wells (who already has a boyfriend who wants to ruin Scott's life named Mick McAllister). But in the middle of it all, he feels an effects of a dog whistle and he itches everywhere and even discovers that his nails are longer and sharp. When he came home from a party, he discovers his new problem. He is a half human-wolf hybrid. He tries to keep this a secret, but during a basketball game the secret comes out and it helped Scott to turn his life around, the basketball team starts to become a contender for the state championships. He became very popular, and he was discovered by Pamela, and begin to go out with each other (despite that Pamela is still going out with Mick). However, Scott's father warns him about turning into the wolf out of anger. Scott must watch his anger as ...

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Plot Keywords:

homophobia | homophobic slur | woman in towel | woman wearing a towel | woman wrapped in a towel | 

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Taglines:

He always wanted to be special... but he never expected this!

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Genres:

Comedy | Fantasy

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Certificate:

PG

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

23 August 1985 (USA)

Also Known As:

Lobo adolescente

Filming Locations:

1727 Bushnell Avenue, South Pasadena, California, USA

Box Office

Gross USA:

$33,086,700

Company Credits

Production Co:

Wolfkill Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

91 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

James Hampton, who played Scott Howard's father Harold, said at a Teen Wolf Convention that he was originally cast as Coach Finstock, played by Jay Tarses.

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Goofs

Crew visible in trophy case when Scott bangs on the door after leaving the dance.

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Quotes

Scott Howard: Hi. I'd like a keg of beer please?
Old man clerk: [looking at a newspaper] You don't say.
Scott Howard: Yeah. How much is that?
Old man clerk: You little bastards just don't give up, do you? Listen, no I.D. no goddamn beer. Can't you get that through your thick skull?
Scott Howard: [his eyes turn red and his voice changes] Give me, a keg, of beer.
[the clerk steps back in fear and go gets a keg, then Scott turns back to normal holding a thing of licorice]
Scott Howard: And these.

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Crazy Credits

There is a line in the credits that says: Welcome Makenna Goodman.

Makenna is the daughter of Miles Goodman, who composed music for the film.

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Alternate Versions

The cable TV version includes all four of the alternate scenes.

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Connections

Spoofed in Slayaway Camp (2016)

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Soundtracks

GOOD NEWS
Music by Miles Goodman (uncredited)
Lyrics by Douglas Brayfield (uncredited)
Performed by David Morgan

User Reviews

This movie is awesome!!

How anyone could not like this film is beyond me! It has everything from really hot babes ,great comedy, a wicked and inspiring ending and ofcourse Michael J. Fox.

This movie also has a brilliant soundtrack including Mark Safan's "Win in the End". The cost of the rental is worth it for this song alone.

This movie is a must see for teens and adults alike. Anyone who likes seeing the good guys triumph and has a soft spot for regular joes getting the girl and achieving greatness will appreciate this.

You'll laugh, You'll cheer, You'll Howl!!!!!