Silver Bullet

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Silver Bullet

R,

1985,

1h 35m,

Horror

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46%

26 Reviews

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56%

10,000+ Ratings

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When a series of unexplained murders occurs in the normally quiet town of Tarker's Mill, the residents decide to hunt down the killer. However, many of these vigilantes end up dead, and those who don't are any closer to finding an assailant. But, when a young wheelchair-using boy named Marty encounters a werewolf one night, the pieces begin to come together. Along with his sister and Uncle Red, Marty begins a mission to capture the werewolf once and for all.

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Paul Attanasio

Washington Post

Jan 2, 2018

The spectacle of King churning them out, churning them out, churning them out is, unfortunately, so much more vivid than anything he writes.

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Roger Ebert

Chicago Sun-Times

Jan 1, 2000

3/4

There are all sorts of sly satiric touches in the film.

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Bob Stephens

San Francisco Examiner

Jun 9, 2026

This werewolf movie represents the writing of Stephen King better than most of others based on his books.

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Bill Brownstein

Montreal Gazette

Jun 9, 2026

Yes, folks, more bloodcurling gore from horror-meister Stephen King.

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Brian Bisesi

Horror Movie Club Podcast

Apr 15, 2026

4.5/5

Silver Bullet is a heartwarming story with a strong sense of place and flawed but lovable characters. The werewolf effects and gore are certainly adequate, but it’s the story and characters that make this one of the best werewolf films of all time.

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Jose Solís

Common Sense Media

May 27, 2025

A lovely piece of horror that's far from being perfect, but has a real beating heart.

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Finn S

Apr 13, 2019

Maybe mostly uneventful without any significantly noted aspects due to stock characterization, but remained thematic and horrifically mysterious that you would expect from Stephen King that wouldn't get lost in translation, especially when being a werewolf story without the obviousness makes it worthwhile. (B) (Full review TBD)

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Luke W

Apr 12, 2019

The way the music is played when the werewolf is stalking is the best part. Still gives me chills when I watch it.

Ron P

Jan 19, 2019

Like a children's horror movie that still has some actual horror, Busey chews up Silver Bullet hard, because of course he does, but it was still pretty enjoyable. If you are feeling a retro sort a deal, I can recommend it, not strongly, but there's a mood you can be in where Silver Bullet is much appreciated.

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Jul 26, 2018

Cheesy? Yes! Horrible Werewolf costume? Yes! Stephen King? YES!!!! This Is what 80's films were like, and it's something that while not aging to well, is still worth watching and getting a kick out of. The cast is great, and that makes up for some of the short comings of this film.

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Ron R

Jun 8, 2018

One of the most underrated werewolf movies. Busey gives one hell of a performance, so does the kid. Feels more like a long TV episode than a movie, probably because of the director.

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Finn S

Mar 4, 2018

Not only an all time great werewolf movie but one of the best Stephen king movies of all time.

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Dan Attias

Director

Gary Busey

Uncle Red

Corey Haim

Marty Coslaw

Megan Follows

Jane Coslaw

Everett McGill

Reverend Lowe

Terry O'Quinn

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Synopsis

When a series of unexplained murders occurs in the normally quiet town of Tarker's Mill, the residents decide to hunt down the killer. However, many of these vigilantes end up dead, and those who don't are any closer to finding an assailant. But, when a young wheelchair-using boy named Marty encounters a werewolf one night, the pieces begin to come together. Along with his sister and Uncle Red, Marty begins a mission to capture the werewolf once and for all.

Director: Dan Attias
Producer: Dino De Laurentiis, Martha De Laurentiis
Screenwriter: Stephen King
Distributor: Paramount Pictures
Production Co: Dino De Laurentiis Productions
Rating: R
Genre: Horror
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Oct 11, 1985, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Jun 6, 2014
Box Office (Gross USA): $10.8M
Runtime: 1h 35m

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