---
title: "Bad Moon"
year: 1996
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/bad-moon-1996"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 49763
imdb_id: null
status: "Unknown"
community_rating: 6.8
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Bad Moon (1996) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/bad-moon-1996

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Bad Moon is a film first released in 1996. Catalogued under Horror, Fantasy.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A cursed man battles his inner beast to shield his family."

### Why Watch
- Compact 80‑minute runtime keeps tension high
- Family dynamics add emotional weight
- Dog Thor offers a unique hope element

### Caveats & Content Note
- Brief length may limit character depth
- Tone & Suitability: Features werewolf horror and tense moments, appropriate for mature viewers.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: horror, fantasy, family, werewolf

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/bad-moon-1996#watch.

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was Bad Moon released?
It premiered in the United States on November 1, 1996.

### Q: What is the film’s runtime?
The movie runs approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes.

### Q: What genre does Bad Moon belong to?
It is classified as a horror and fantasy film.

### Q: What is the central conflict?
A man struggles with a werewolf curse while trying to protect his family.

### Q: Who or what offers hope for the family's survival?
The family dog, Thor, is presented as the last hope.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Bad Moon — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/49763)

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