Curse of the Queerwolf
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| Directed by | Mark Pirro |
| Written by | Mark Pirro |
| Produced by | Sergio Bandera Mark Pirro Brian J. Smith |
| Starring | Michael Palazzolo Kent Butler Taylor Whitney |
| Edited by | Mark Pirro |
| Music by | Gregg Gross |
Production company | Pirromount Pictures |
Release date |
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Running time | 90 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $10,000 (estimated) |
Curse of the Queerwolf is a 1988 comedy horror film directed by Mark Pirro. Michael Palazzolo and Kent Butler starred in the film.
Plot
Larry meets someone he believes to be a woman, but is actually a transvestite, who turns him into a "queerwolf" by biting him on the buttocks. He transforms into a transvestite at night when there is a full moon. People hunting the werewolf discover the transvestite at Larry's apartment, and they also warn him about a curse. A gypsy offers to help him, but Larry refuses until the first full moon that he experiences. The only way for him to combat the transformation is to look at a medallion with a picture of John Wayne.[1][2]
Cast
- Michael Palazzolo as Larry Smalbut
- Kent Butler as Richard Cheese
- Taylor Whitney as Lois Gerstel
- Cynthia Brownell as Paula McFarland
- Darwyn Carson as Holly
- Jim Bruce as Mr. McFarland
- Sergio Bandera as Priest
- Mark Pirro as Torchman
- Rodney Trappe as Torchman
- John McCafferty as Mountain Man
- Pat Hunter as Mountain Man
- Timothy Ralston as Mountain Man
- Susan Cherones as Mrs. Thyroid
- Conrad Brooks as Wally Beaver
- Forrest J Ackerman as Mr. Richardson
- Alfie Pearl as Detective Morose
- Hugh O. Fields as Fagxorcist
- Mike Margy as Custodian
- Cheryl Butler as Gina
- Natalia Gvozdic as Dancer
- Don Martin as TV Newscaster
Production
The film was produced in Santa Barbara, California with 8mm film, which is the type of film that was used by many very low-budget directors in the late 1980s.[1]
The queerwolf first made an appearance in the director's film A Polish Vampire in Burbank, but it was not in the film for long.[2] Stereotypes of homosexuals are parodied, along with horror conventions.[3]
Reception
Author David Bleiler wrote in his book TLA Video & DVD Guide 2005 that "while offensive to some, [the film] is more harmless camp than incendiary hatred".[4] A Rovi review said, "Tasteless and raunchy, the film will offend many, but those looking for a sick, offbeat comedy will enjoy Pirro's irreverence."[3]
Adam Tyner, writing for DVD Talk, said, "Anyway, even though I do see Curse of the Queerwolf as superior in a number of ways, for whatever reason, I didn't find it particularly funny. That's not to say there aren't funny parts."[2]
Home media
The film had a VHS release in 1994, distributed by Artemis Entertainment.[5] It had a 2003 DVD release with two special features, the documentary Completely From Behind and a commentary.[2] The DVD was distributed by MTI Home Video.[6]
References
- ^ a b Schwartz, Carol; Olenski, Jim (2002). VideoHound's Cult Flicks & Trash Pics. Visible Ink Press. p. 133. ISBN 1-57859-113-9.
- ^ a b c d Tyner, Adam (January 26, 2003). "Curse of the Queerwolf". DVD Talk. Retrieved August 7, 2013.
- ^ a b Robert Firsching. "Curse of the Queerwolf (1987)". Movies & TV Dept. The New York Times. Archived from the original on August 8, 2013. Retrieved August 8, 2013.
- ^ Bleiler, David (October 2004). TLA Video & DVD Guide 2005. Macmillan. p. 143. ISBN 978-0-312-31690-7. Retrieved August 7, 2013.
- ^ Curse of the Queerwolf [VHS]. ASIN 6303244688.
- ^ "Curse of the Queerwolf (1988)". Amazon. 11 February 2003. Retrieved August 8, 2013.