Silver Bullet (1985)

Director: Daniel Attias

Starring: Gary Busey, Everett McGill, Corey Haim

A werewolf terrorizes a small city where lives the paralytic Marty Coslaw, his uncle, and his sister, the story’s narrator.

‘Silver Bullet’ is not just one of my favorite 80s horror films, but one of my all-time favorite horrors, and among my favorite werewolf films, as it turns out. It is also one of my favorite Stephen King films, as it is not as weird as most of his other films.

The suspense is well crafted thanks to the protagonist, Marty, being paralyzed. Marty is very well portrayed by Corey Haim. Gary Busey is also awesome as Uncle Red, who is such a likable character. The acting in general is very good. Kent Broadhurst has a small supporting role as Herb, but he is excellent as a grieving father.

The film is cleverly named ‘Silver Bullet’, which is the name of Marty’s wheelchair. But we also know it takes a silver bullet to kill a werewolf. I also enjoyed the film being set in a small town, where everyone knows everyone. Once the killings start, the town is on high alert and everyone is afraid. The film then becomes a ‘who done it’ mystery.

‘Silver Bullet’ truly is an amazing film. There really never is a dull moment. It offers great suspense, action, drama, and some very funny moments, too. The film is also really creepy at times. While the werewolf effects might not look so realistic by today’s standards, I’m certain it must have been frightening back in 1985. I absolutely love this film!

‘Silver Bullet’ received a Best Film nomination.

Would I watch it again? Yes, definitely.