Pilot

Episode aired Jul 11, 1987
1h 30m

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7.5/10

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Horror Thriller

Grad student Eric Cord becomes infected with lycanthropy after his friend turns into a werewolf and attacks him. Now, Eric and his girlfriend are after the monster that infected his friend, ... Read allGrad student Eric Cord becomes infected with lycanthropy after his friend turns into a werewolf and attacks him. Now, Eric and his girlfriend are after the monster that infected his friend, and a tough cowboy bounty hunter pursues Eric.Grad student Eric Cord becomes infected with lycanthropy after his friend turns into a werewolf and attacks him. Now, Eric and his girlfriend are after the monster that infected his friend, and a tough cowboy bounty hunter pursues Eric.

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7.5/10

312

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Director
- David Hemmings
Writers
- Allan Cole(head writer)
- Frank Lupo
Stars

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Trivia
The name "Janos Skorzeny" was taken from The Night Stalker (1972).

Goofs
In the pilot, Eric goes on the run fearful of being convicted for killing his friend, who was a werewolf, mainly because no one would believe his story. However, Eric now a werewolf himself, would probably be able to easily prove his story given that he himself now changes into a wolf and therefore has proof of the werewolf curse.

Quotes
Rogan: There are two kinds of people in this world: those who believe in flying saucers, and those who don't. I've never been one much for believing in anything I couldn't wrap my hands around and shake... but then, up 'til two weeks ago, I didn't know Eric Cord.
Rogan: Being part Indian, maybe I should've payed more attention to the ancient superstitions, demons, creatures of the night, but born and raised on West 9th Street in the Bensonhurst section of Brooklyn, the only monsters I got to know were street punks, gang members, dope pushers, loan shark enforcers, and I learned early on how to handle that kinda animal.
Rogan: My daddy taught me: you can stand up to anything if you got the guts to look it in the eye... if you can look it in the eye.
Rogan: Growin' up, I remember reading the book Alice in Wonderland. After Alice went down the rabbit hole, a flower talked to her. She was surprised. You don't need to be a psychiatrist to know if a flower ever spoke to a man, that man would know terror.
Rogan: When the world isn't the same as our minds believe, then we are in a nightmare. And nothing is worse than a nightmare... except one you can't wake up from.

Connections
Follows Werewolf (1987)

Soundtracks
Silent Running (On Dangerous Ground)
Written by Mike Rutherford and B.A. Robertson
Performed by Mike + The Mechanics
[The song playing at the night club in the opening scenes.]

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10/10

Why?

Why didn't this show last? It was captivating. 21 Jump Street endured and this one did not?

Fortunately some of us have not forgotten about this series. The show even aired a werewolf sighting information line (1-800-262-WOLF) at commercial break.

The show slowly developed the plot lines. I wonder if that was too much for viewers to comprehend.

Chuck Conners was a hell of a great actor. From Lucas McCain in 'The Rifleman' to his portrayal of Janos Skorzeny in 'Werewolf', he always made you feel his character was more than real and that you were somehow a part of the show.

Check the WerewolfTV sites out on the net and sign the petitions.

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