Full Moon High
After a trip to Romania, popular high school quarterback Tony Walker becomes a werewolf, and struggles to come to terms with his hirsute situation.
Why it matters
A cheeky blend of teen comedy and werewolf horror that captures early ’80s genre cross-pollination with a wink and a howl.
- One of the first horror films to riff on high school tropes through a monster movie lens, predating the teen-horror explosion.
- Practical transformation effects lean into the era’s crafty, rubber-suit charm rather than modern slickness.
- Larry Cohen’s script balances goofy humor with genuine teenage angst, making Tony’s hairy curse oddly relatable.
- Perfect for fans of ’80s cult horror and those curious about how the werewolf myth adapted to suburban American life.
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Cast
Horror DNA
⚠ Limited data — scores are approximate
Gore
14
Slow Burn
0
Psychological
14
Supernatural
0
Creature
55
Disturbing
17
Fun Factor
67
Cerebral
0
Survival
0
Werewolf
