The film, “Full Moon High” released in 1981 is a comedy fantasy. It reveals the story of a high school football player who transforms into a werewolf during a trip to Romania. It features actors such as Adam Arkin, Roz Kelly and Ed McMahon.
Where it Filmed?
Full Moon High was primarily filmed across several locations in the United States. It was shot in Lyndhurst, New Jersey, USA. Some outdoor scenes were taken at the Bergen County Park in the same city. Inside shots were done at the John Burroughs High School, located at 1920 West Clark Avenue, Burbank, California, USA. The movie was also filmed in Burbank, California, USA. The filming process started in September 1979.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Adam Arkin | Tony |
| Roz Kelly | Jane |
| Ed McMahon | Dad – Col. William P. Walker |
| Joanne Nail | Ricky |
| Bill Kirchenbauer | Flynn |
| Elizabeth Hartman | Miss Montgomery |
| Louis Nye | Reverend |
| Demond Wilson | Cabbie-Busdriver |
| James Dixon | Deputy – Jack |
| Kenneth Mars | The Coach – Principal Cleveland |
| Alan Arkin | Dr. Brand |
| Tom Aldredge | The Jailer |
| Pat Morita | The Silversmith |
| Tom Clancy | Priest |
| Janet Villella | Fortune Teller |
| Jack Eiseman | Student |
| Gene Woodbury | Student |
| John Blyth Barrymore | Student |
| Bob Saget | Sportscaster |
| Melissa Inger | Youngster at Game |
| Jill Gatsby | Youngster at Game |
| Mitchell Greenberg | Jumper |
| Paul Kandel | Fireman |
| Peter Hock | Fire Chief |
| Cheryl Henry | Plane Passenger |
| Lucy Webb | Plane Passenger |
| Nathan Adler | Plane Passenger |
| William John Gregory | Romanian Waiter |
| Thomas Carter | High School Student |
| Bernie Hamilton | Hijacker #2 |
| Tony De Felicis | Football player (uncredited) |
| Julius Harris | Hijacker (uncredited) |
| Scott Weitz | Football player (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The movie, released on 9th October 1981, is 93 minutes long and is of the genres comedy and fantasy.
- Larry Cohen is the director and writer of “Full Moon High”.
- Adam Arkin plays the character of Tony, Roz Kelly plays Jane and Ed McMahon plays Tony’s dad, Col. William P. Walker.
- The film received 38 user reviews and 24 critic reviews.
- Different distributors like Larco Productions, Filmways Pictures(1981) (United States) (theatrical), Roadshow Films(1982) (Australia) (theatrical) were involved in the distribution of the film.
- There were several goofs in the film, such as inconsistencies in the headstone side of the graveyard scene.
- The film’s tagline characterizes the protagonist as “He’s today’s teenage werewolf… only the rules have changed!”
- The film is rated PG in the United States and has different ratings in other countries.
- Ed McMahon parodies his Alpo Dog food commercial while feeding the dog in the movie.
- The film is part of the movie connections in “Troldspejlet Special: Ulvehyl ved fuldmåne(1992)”.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Lyndhurst, New Jersey, USA
- Latitude: 40.81201710000001
- Longitude: -74.1243063
- Place ID: ChIJt4gON21WwokRjcddkA2SE4Y
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Lyndhurst, NJ, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: John Burroughs High School – 1920 West Clark Avenue, Burbank, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.1686295
- Longitude: -118.3272254
- Place ID: ChIJ08Nr3WGVwoAREvO0IIGr6QM
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 1920 W Clark Ave, Burbank, CA 91506, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Burbank, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.1808392
- Longitude: -118.3089661
- Place ID: ChIJlcUYKBWVwoAR1IofkK-RdzA
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Burbank, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Bergen County Park, Lyndhurst, New Jersey, USA
- Latitude: 40.81201710000001
- Longitude: -74.1243063
- Place ID: ChIJt4gON21WwokRjcddkA2SE4Y
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Lyndhurst, NJ, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
