Silver Bullet
The small city of Tarker's Mills is startled by a series of sadistic murders. The population fears the work of a maniac, but sightings of a mysterious, hairy creature soon spread. People lock themselves up at night, but there's one boy who's still outside…
Critics Sentiment
Marty encounters the werewolf at the bridge and blinds it
Marty's best friend Brady Kincaid is slain by the werewolf
The film jumps significantly from the slow middle section around Brady's death to the energetic arrival of Uncle Red and his gift of the Silver Bullet wheelchair.
Silver Bullet receives mixed but generally positive reception, with critics praising Gary Busey's performance and key suspense sequences while noting pacing issues and predictable mystery elements. The film builds from a strong opening through some sluggish middle sections to an exciting climax, with the bridge encounter serving as the standout moment. Most reviewers appreciate its 80s charm and practical effects despite acknowledging its flaws.
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Gary Busey
Uncle Red
Everett McGill
Reverend Lowe
Tovah Feldshuh
Older Jane (voice)
Megan Follows
Jane Coslaw
Corey Haim
Marty Coslaw
Terry O'Quinn
Sheriff Joe Haller
Robin Groves
Nan Coslaw
Leon Russom
Bob Coslaw
Bill Smitrovich
Andy Fairton
Joe Wright
Brady Kincaid
Kent Broadhurst
Herb Kincaid
Heather Simmons
Tammy Sturmfuller
James A. Baffico
Milt Sturmfuller
Rebecca Fleming
Mrs. Sturmfuller
Lawrence Tierney
Owen Knopfler
William Newman
Virgil Cuts
Sam Stoneburner
Mayor O'Banion
Laurens Moore
Billy McLaren (as Lonnie Moore)
Rick Pasotto
Aspinall
Cassidy Eckert
Girl
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