---
title: "Deathmoon"
year: 1978
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/deathmoon-1978"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 216196
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 90
community_rating: 6.2
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Deathmoon (1978) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/deathmoon-1978

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Deathmoon is a film first released in 1978. Catalogued under Horror, Mystery, TV Movie. Produced and broadcast by Roger Gimbel Productions, EMI Television, CBS. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A stressed executive's Hawaiian romance unravels under a haunting family curse."

### Why Watch
- Atmospheric Hawaiian setting
- Blend of romance and supernatural mystery
- 1970s TV horror aesthetic

### Caveats & Content Note
- TV movie production values feel dated
- Pacing may be slower than modern horror
- Tone & Suitability: Suitable for viewers comfortable with supernatural horror and romantic drama, though it reflects dated TV-era sensibilities.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: creepy, mysterious, slow-burn, supernatural

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/deathmoon-1978#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Bruce Kessler
- **Networks / Studios**: Roger Gimbel Productions, EMI Television, CBS

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Robert Foxworth** as *Jason Palmer*
- **Joe Penny** as *Rick Bladen*
- **Barbara Trentham** as *Diane May*
- **Dolph Sweet** as *Lt. Russ Cort*
- **Charles Haid** as *Earl Wheelie*
- **Debralee Scott** as *Sherry Weston*
- **France Nuyen** as *Tapulua*
- **Carole Kai** as *Tami Waimea*
- **Branscombe Richmond** as *Vince Tatupu*
- **Joan Freeman** as *Mrs. Jennings*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the central premise of Deathmoon?
An overworked executive on a Hawaiian vacation finds his budding romance threatened by a native curse affecting his bloodline.

### Q: Where does the story take place?
The film is set in Hawaii.

### Q: What genres describe Deathmoon?
It is categorized as horror and mystery, presented as a TV movie.

### Q: How long is the film?
The runtime is approximately ninety minutes.

### Q: When was Deathmoon released?
It premiered in the United States on May 31, 1978.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Deathmoon — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/216196)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*