Synopsis:
After the asteroid collided with the moon, bringing it into a closer orbit
around the Earth, thousands of people became werewolves. The world howled.
But Jake, a virtual prisoner in the escape proof New York City of 2010, was a
lyncanthrope BEFORE it became so popular-and as a result he can change form
at will. His estranged brother LAZLO (Joe Zaso), who is the unspoken ruler
of the mostly lawless city, wants to throw a revolt and unite all the 'wolves
together to destroy humanity...and wants to drag his relucant brother Jake into
his megalomaniacal plans for world domination...
Jake, on the run from the authorities with his sidekick Ralph (Tom Nondorf),
must make his way past helicopters, police, subterranean mutants, bounty
hunters and even a spy in his midst in order to discover exactly what his
evil brother is up to and resolve the bad blood that flows between them...
What he didn't count on were the powers of a mysterious woman who ultimately
holds his fate...
Planet of the Werewolves (1999)
Starring SANTO MAROTTA, TOM NONDORF, JOE ZASO, DEBBIE ROCHON, SASHA GRAHAM,
HOLLIS GRANVILLE, MICK McCLEERY
Music by STORM WITHIN & SPRINGWELL
Effects by FANTASY CREATIONS, TIM THOMSON, JAY ALVINO
Written by KEVIN LINDENMUTH & SANTO MAROTTA
Directed by KEVIN LINDENMUTH
Produced by SANTO MAROTTA
Second place audience award winner at SCREAMFEST '99
Winner of the SCREAMFEST '99 INDIE BIG DAWG AWARD Sponsored by Dreamline Productions
"a new spin on the werewolf mythology and a fresh burst of horror in an age of the same old stories." -GC MAGAZINE
"Halloween means one thing here at Screaming Stoner, killer horror films!
Planet of the Werewolves (1999) from Brimstone Media Productions, LLC really fit the bill
this Samhain. Kevin Lindenmuth's 88 minute film mixes together the folklore
from old Monster Movie Classics with the methodical edge of Science Fiction,
creating a new storyline out of an old tale. This werewolf saga begins with a
celestial collision that causes some unfortunate patrons of the Earth to
genetically transform into werewolves. This may sound trite but the film
takes many unexpected twists and the storyline is highly original. Sasha
Graham from THE VICIOUS SWEET makes an appearance, showing us her fine acting
potential once again. The special effects and overall production of this film
were well done. Good Gore! We can't wait to see more of Kevin Lindenmuth's
work" - SCREAMING STONER VIDEO
"Planet of the Werewolves is a fun, lightweight monster romp that is absurd and
amusing, yet ultimately seduces you with its daffy charms." JUGULAR (UK fanzine)
"America's most important and prolific micro-budget moviemaker, Kevin
Lindenmuth, is back with a brand new horror film that is sure to have the
fans raving" n THE ASYLUM online
"I have to say I really liked the whole concept here" DR SQUID
"It's a lot of fun" THE DIABOLICAL DOMINION
"Santo Marotta's portrayal of the lead role of Jake is no less than
excellent" THRAE.COM
"A fresh take on an overdone theme" MANSPLAT
"One of the best modern werewolf films on the market.... get it, see it, and you will find that the werewolf film is back...and back with a fury. " -
BURIED.COM
"old fashioned campy fun" -
FLIPSIDE MOVIE EMPORIUM
"a fun, fast-paced movie that you won't regret having watched. A good party
movie."
HOLLYWOOD IS BURNING
"watch it and see if it doesn't give you a bit of blood lust."
FILMSON
"Hurray! The seventies cheese drive in craze is back. Well, at least for
those who discover Kevin J. Lindenmuth's latest creation, Planet of the Werewolves. The budget may be low but the creativity is very high. Overall,
Lindenmuth succeeds in bringing fresh looks in micro budget underground
filmmaking. With an apocalyptic setting and a story that is reminiscent of
Scanners, our director as combined (or at least recreated) the love of Paul
Naschy's films, Science fiction, Vampire lore and the spirit of October 31st
all rolled in to one short 88 minutes of pure fun." Mark Engle, CULTCULTS
"cool premise" - VIDEOGRAVEYARD
"An unusual concept" - AMAZING WORLD OF CULT MOVIES
"The creature makeup was a high point with a special mention going to the werewolf effects." - THE FILM ASYLUM
"RAGE OF THE WEREWOLF was an enjoyable flick to watch and I found that it succeeded in producing a film that echoes some of the magic the old black and white monster movies used to." - Film Asylum
"So, basically, if you're after a Hollywood special effects thing, go down to your local video store and rent Titanic. That's more up your alley. But if you want to see something gritty, something fun, something which challenges and toys with the werewolf genre, then get this one out. It's the perfect introduction to Lindenmuth's range of movies which concentrate on plots of a wider scope than the norm." - COUCH OF DOOM
"The ideas behind the story are quite clever and the actual script is well written and executed." - MONSTERSATPLAY.COM
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