Teen Wolf (1985) Fantasy Comedy Romance
Teen Wolf (1985) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
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IMDB: ☆ 6.1/10
Metascore: ☆ 2.5/10
Tomatometer: ☆ 4.6/10
Teen Wolf Plot Synopsis:
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 he can still win Pamela's heart and the High School Basketball State Championship game.
Synopsis / Plot Summary: An ordinary high school student discovers that his family has an unusual pedigree when he finds himself turning into a werewolf.
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Teen Wolf Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 1985 (more 1985 movies)
Box Office: $33,086,611
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Teen Wolf is Streaming on Hulu, Amazon PrimeLanguage: English
Country: United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / Teen Wolf Release Dates In Theaters: Aug 23, 1985, Blu-ray CE: Aug 08, 2017
Writers: Jeph Loeb, Matthew Weisman
Producers: Thomas Coleman, Mark Levinson, Jeph Loeb, George W. Perkins, Michael Rosenblatt, Scott M. Rosenfelt, Matthew Weisman
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Teen Wolf Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Harvey Vernon | ... | Old Man Clerk |
| Clare Peck | ... | Miss Hoyt |
| Gregory Itzin | ... | English Teacher |
| Doris Hess | ... | Science Teacher |
| Troy Evans | ... | Dragon Basketball Coach |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Michael J. Fox (b. June 9, 1961) – Scott Howard
Sign: Gemini, Height: 5' 4¼" (1.63 m)
Also known as: Michael Fox | Mike Fox - James Hampton (b. July 9, 1936) – Harold Howard
Sign: Cancer
Also known as: Jimmy Hampton | Jim Hampton - Susan Ursitti – Boof
Also known as: Susan Ursitti Sheinberg - Jerry Levine – Stiles
- Matt Adler (b. December 8, 1966) – Lewis
Sign: Sagittarius, Height: 5' 7½" (1.71 m)
Also known as: Mathew Austin | Matthew Austin | Matthew Hustin - Lorie Griffin – Pamela
- James MacKrell (b. October 12, 1937) – Mr. Thorne (as Jim MacKrell)
Sign: Libra, Height: 6' 3" (1.91 m)
Also known as: Jim Mc Krell | Jim MacKrell | James Mackrell | James McKrell | Jim McKrell - Mark Arnold (b. May 23, 1957) – Mick
Sign: Gemini, Height: 6' (1.83 m)
Also known as: Mark Hopson Arnold - Jay Tarses – Coach Finstock
- Mark Holton (b. July 19, 1958) – Chubby
Sign: Cancer - Scott Paulin (b. February 13, 1950) – Kirk Lolley
Sign: Aquarius - Elizabeth Gorcey – Tina
- Melanie Manos (b. February 16, 1966) – Gina
Sign: Aquarius - Doug Savant (b. June 21, 1964) – Brad
Sign: Cancer, Height: 5' 11" (1.8 m) - Charles Zucker (b. May 28, 1958) – Malcolm
Sign: Gemini
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