On this day July 11, 1987, Werewolf premiered on the Fox network as one of its earliest original drama series. The show followed college student Eric Cord, who becomes cursed with lycanthropy and sets off on a cross country journey to find and destroy the origin of his bloodline. Played by John J York, the character faced weekly horrors while pursued by a relentless bounty hunter named Alamo Joe.
The series blended horror, action, and mystery with heavy atmosphere and strong practical effects for television. It was notable for being part of Fox’s launch lineup as the network aimed to establish itself with edgy and unique content. Though it only ran for one season with 29 episodes, Werewolf built a small but loyal fanbase and is still remembered by 80s horror TV enthusiasts.
Revisit the show in our Werewolf thread.
80s insight: Werewolf captured the darker tone that many 80s series experimented with, using horror to drive serialized storytelling.
The series blended horror, action, and mystery with heavy atmosphere and strong practical effects for television. It was notable for being part of Fox’s launch lineup as the network aimed to establish itself with edgy and unique content. Though it only ran for one season with 29 episodes, Werewolf built a small but loyal fanbase and is still remembered by 80s horror TV enthusiasts.
Revisit the show in our Werewolf thread.
80s insight: Werewolf captured the darker tone that many 80s series experimented with, using horror to drive serialized storytelling.
