My Mom's a Werewolf

A goofy, low-budget suburban creature-feature that plays its hairy transformation for giggles and cheap rubbery thrills.

Directed by

Michael Fischa

Genres

Comedy, Horror

Starring

Susan Blakely, John Saxon, Tina Caspary

Tagline

Jennifer's mother is having an identity crisis.

Overview

The frustrated housewife Leslie visits an animal shop to purchase a flea-collar. Unknowing that the owner is a werewolf, she accepts his invitation to lunch and later in his apartment. Through a bite in her toe he starts her slow transformation in a werewolf. Home again, she desperately tries to hide the often disgusting process from her family, but her daughter Jennifer and her - from horror magazines well educated - friend recognize what's going on, and help to kill the non-human.

How it feels

Campy, absurd, light and satirical. Brisk and fine in the background.

About

Identity, family, parenthood, betrayal

Content

Mild violence, gore, sexual content and language.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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