My Mom’s a Werewolf

My Mom’s a Werewolf

Year: 1989

Runtime: 88 mins

Language: English

Director: Michael Fischa

ComedyHorror

Leslie, a frustrated housewife dealing with an identity crisis, goes to an animal shop for a flea‑collar. The owner, secretly a werewolf, invites her to lunch and then his apartment, where a bite on her toe triggers a slow transformation. Back home she hides the changes, but her daughter Jennifer and a horror‑enthusiast friend recognize the signs and ultimately help stop the creature.

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1

Meeting at the pet store

Leslie Shaber, an overlooked suburban housewife, meets Harry Thropen, the mysterious pet-store owner, during a routine outing. He intervenes when a purse snatcher targets her and then invites her to lunch, piquing her curiosity with his bold charm.

Afternoon Pet store
2

Lunch and the kiss

At lunch, Harry shows his intense interest by kissing Leslie, a moment that quickly unsettles her. Their kiss is witnessed by Leslie's daughter Jennifer, sowing seeds of doubt about the family dynamic and attracting Jennifer's attention.

Same day, afternoon Restaurant after pet store visit
3

Mesmerized and led to danger

Leslie follows Harry back to his store where he mesmerizes her and leads her to his bedroom. He bites her big toe, a jolt that breaks the trance and makes Leslie flee the scene.

That night Harry's store and bedroom
4

First signs of transformation

Back at home, Leslie's personality shifts as she abandons her vegetarian diet for meat and becomes more aggressive in the bedroom. The changes hint at a supernatural force taking hold.

That night Leslie's home
5

Nightmares and bodily changes

Leslie has terrifying nightmares about Harry, and the next morning she discovers fangs growing in her mouth. She also sprouts fur and her ears become pointy, signs that Jennifer begins to notice.

Following morning Leslie's home
6

Jennifer seeks help and Harry's hold grows

Jennifer tries to seek help from friends and a wary gypsy, but no one believes her. Harry arrives and mesmerizes Jennifer enough to be alone with her mother, deepening his grip on Leslie.

That evening Leslie's home
7

Howard returns and danger subsides for now

Leslie manages to resist Harry's seduction until Howard arrives home. Harry leaves, warning that Leslie's husband may not accept her in her current state.

That evening Leslie's home
8

A normal facade and another transformation

The following day, Leslie appears back to her usual routine, albeit under secret surveillance by Jennifer and Stacey. A trip to the beauty salon triggers another round of transformation, convincing Stacey that the threat is real.

The following day Leslie's home; beauty salon
9

Teens prepare to fight back

Stacey and Jennifer realize they must act before the werewolf curse can seal itself at moonrise and decide to confront Harry. They gather information and plan to kill him to save Leslie.

Before moonset Various locations including Harry's vicinity
10

The confrontation and Harry's death

Jennifer ambushes Harry, and in a decisive fight she kills him, freeing her mother from the curse. The struggle is urgent as the moon's looming deadline presses them.

Before moonset Near Harry's store
11

Family ties and warnings

With Harry dead, Howard vows to be a better husband, while Stacey warns that an exorcism may still be needed to fully end the lingering danger. The family tries to resume life, haunted by what happened.

Immediately after Leslie's home
12

Final reveal

The film closes with Jennifer yawning, revealing long fangs, a chilling hint that the supernatural threat remains within the family even as ordinary life resumes.

End Leslie's home

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