Top 10 Horror Films About the Moon

Description: One of the earliest werewolf films, it tells the story of a botanist who becomes a werewolf after being bitten by a creature in Tibet, with the moon triggering his transformations.

Fact: This film was Universal's first werewolf movie, setting the template for many that followed.

Description: A Southern Gothic tale where a sheriff investigates a series of murders that coincide with the full moon, leading to the discovery of a local family's dark secret.

Fact: This TV movie was one of the earliest to explore the werewolf mythos on television, blending horror with a detective story.

Description: This classic horror-comedy features a man who is bitten by a werewolf under the full moon, leading to a terrifying transformation. The film's inclusion in this list is due to its iconic portrayal of lycanthropy triggered by lunar phases.

Fact: The film was one of the first to use a combination of animatronics and makeup effects for the werewolf transformation scenes, winning an Academy Award for Best Makeup.

Description: Another seminal werewolf film, where a news anchor retreats to a remote colony to recover from a traumatic event, only to discover its inhabitants are werewolves. The moon plays a pivotal role in their transformations.

Fact: The film was inspired by the novel "The Howling" by Gary Brandner, and it features one of the most memorable werewolf transformations in cinema.

Description: A surreal and atmospheric film that reimagines the Little Red Riding Hood tale, with the moon's phases driving the narrative of transformation and danger.

Fact: The film was directed by Neil Jordan, who also directed "Interview with the Vampire."

Description: Jack Nicholson stars as a book editor who becomes a werewolf after being bitten by a wolf. The film explores themes of power, aggression, and the primal nature brought out by the moon.

Fact: The film was one of the first to explore the psychological aspects of lycanthropy in a modern setting.

Description: This film follows a man who returns from a trip to Nepal, unknowingly infected with lycanthropy. His struggle to keep his condition a secret from his family under the full moon's influence makes it a fitting addition to this list.

Fact: The film was based on the novel "Thor" by Wayne Smith, and it was praised for its practical effects in depicting the werewolf.

Description: This Canadian horror film uses the metaphor of lycanthropy to explore themes of adolescence and transformation, with the moon playing a crucial role in Ginger's transformation into a werewolf.

Fact: The film has become a cult classic for its unique blend of horror, dark comedy, and feminist themes.

Description: A remake of the 1941 film, this version delves into the tragic curse of lycanthropy, with the moon's light being both a catalyst for transformation and a symbol of doom.

Fact: The film was shot in the UK, using many of the same locations as the original, to maintain authenticity.

Description: Based on Stephen King's novella "Cycle of the Werewolf," this film follows a small town terrorized by a werewolf, with the full moon dictating the creature's attacks.

Fact: The film features a unique wheelchair-bound protagonist, adding an extra layer of challenge to the fight against the werewolf.