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The Boy Who Cried Werewolf
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The Boy Who Cried Werewolf

1973-08-01 · 93 min · ★ 5.8

Horror · Mystery

Little Richie Bridgestone goes to spend the weekend with his father at his secluded mountain cabin, and witnesses his father being attacked by 'a creature' that the boy recognizes as a werewolf. He tries to convince his mother and his therapist that his father is now a werewolf.

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Directors
Nathan Juran
Production companies
Pacific Bay Entertainment, RKF
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Kerwin MathewsKerwin MathewsRobert Bridgestone
Elaine DevryElaine DevrySandy Bridgestone
Scott SealeyRichie Bridgestone
Robert J. WilkeRobert J. WilkeThe Sheriff
David Cass Jr.Deputy
Bob HomelBrother Christopher
Susan FosterSusan FosterJenny
Loretta TempleMonica
George GaynesGeorge GaynesDr Marderosian
Harold GoodwinHarold GoodwinMr Duncan
Jack LucasHarry
Paul BaxleyPaul BaxleyFirst Werewolf
Tim HaldemanTim Haldeman1st Guard

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