Silver Bullet

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Silver Bullet

R

1985

1h 35m

Horror

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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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Julie C

Sep 26, 2026

Such a perfect classic!!! It felt amazing to see it in the theater!!! An amazing werewolf film with a phenomenal cast!!! Absolutely one of the best!

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Legus B

Oct 14, 2025

My First time seeing this on the big screen i enjoyed it

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Evan P

@RT61326962 Oct 4, 2026

Sliver Bullet is a great werewolf movie.

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J H

@UpstateNYThriller Sep 23, 2026

6.6/10 Stephen King, Werewolf, Mid 80s Decent Gary Busey is an uncle to a Kid in a wheelchair. The town is being terrorized by a monster Werewolf and this kid is the only one who thinks its a monster initially. The town priest is the monster. Jon Locke from lost / the step father is the Sheriff.

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Robert P

@Superbad Sep 9, 2026

Silver Bullet is another Stephen King story but this was not done well thus my *3* star rating!

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Jeremiah C

@jwormizzle2005 Jun 28, 2026

Very much a classic horror movie that made me want to sleep with my parents first time watching! Gruesome, old school, CORYS! All bias from an ‘05 baby. The only flaws in this movie are the insane amounts of blood, and the anti-climactic boss fight to end the reverend’s terror.

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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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