Death Moon (1978) | Region-Free (DVD) | Directed by Bruce Kessler

Title: Deathmoon (1978)

Genre: Horror, Mystery

Plot Synopsis:
Jason Palmer, an overworked executive, is advised by his doctor to take a vacation to alleviate stress. He chooses Hawaii, where his grandfather once served as a missionary. Unbeknownst to him, his family is cursed by a voodoo clan, causing male descendants to transform into werewolves under the full moon. As Jason begins his holiday, he experiences terrifying changes, leading to a series of gruesome events on the island.

Cast and Crew:

• Director: Bruce Kessler
• Writers:
  • Jay Benson
  • George Schenck
• Producer: Roger Gimbel
• Cast:
  • Robert Foxworth as Jason Palmer
  • Joe Penny as Rick Bladen
  • Barbara Trentham as Diane May
  • Dolph Sweet as Lt. Russ Cort
  • Charles Haid as Earl Wheelie

IMDb Link:
Deathmoon (1978) 

Reviews from Letterboxd:

1. BA_Harrison – ★★☆☆☆
   “Deathmoon recycles that hoary old horror cliché, the cursed descendant; in this case it’s work-weary property developer Jason Palmer who pays for the sins of his great grandfather…”
2. Tom Zoerner – ★★☆☆☆
   “A manager is sent to vacation by his doctor due to symptoms of stress. He chooses Hawaii, because that’s where his grandfather worked as a missionary…”

Meta Description:
Deathmoon (1978) is a horror mystery directed by Bruce Kessler. The film follows Jason Palmer, an executive who vacations in Hawaii to relieve stress, only to discover a family curse that transforms him into a werewolf under the full moon. Starring Robert Foxworth, Joe Penny, and Barbara Trentham, the movie delves into themes of ancestral curses and supernatural terror.