On this day August 21 1988, the final episode of Werewolf aired, closing the book on one of the boldest and most atmospheric horror shows of the 1980s. The series premiered on the newly launched Fox network in 1987 and followed college student Eric Cord after he became infected with a werewolf curse. His only chance at redemption was to track down and destroy the source of the bloodline that turned him.
Werewolf set itself apart with a dark cinematic tone, strong creature effects, and a serialized structure that was rare for television at the time. It embraced horror storytelling in a way few network shows dared to do. Chuck Connors delivered an intense performance as Janos Skorzeny, the original werewolf whose presence haunted the series.
Though it only lasted one season, the show left a lasting impression with fans of supernatural television. Its blend of road trip suspense, transformation scenes, and haunting music helped it stand out in a crowded TV landscape.
80s insight: Werewolf brought horror to prime time with a serious tone and weekly storytelling long before it became common in TV.
Werewolf set itself apart with a dark cinematic tone, strong creature effects, and a serialized structure that was rare for television at the time. It embraced horror storytelling in a way few network shows dared to do. Chuck Connors delivered an intense performance as Janos Skorzeny, the original werewolf whose presence haunted the series.
Though it only lasted one season, the show left a lasting impression with fans of supernatural television. Its blend of road trip suspense, transformation scenes, and haunting music helped it stand out in a crowded TV landscape.
80s insight: Werewolf brought horror to prime time with a serious tone and weekly storytelling long before it became common in TV.
