''Mad at the Moon'' is a 1992 American

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- romantic horror film co-written and directed by

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. It stars

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and

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Synopsis

In 1892, Jenny Hill (Masterson), a young woman living on the frontier, is infatuated with Miller Brown, the local outlaw. However, her mother (Flanagan) strongly disapproves and marries her off to Miller’s half-brother, James Miller, who is an apparently meek farmer. James Miller loves Jenny, but his love is not reciprocated by her. Eventually, Jenny discovers James' hidden secret of being a

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, and asks for Miller Brown's help to protect her from his half-brother.

Cast

... Jenny Hill *

... Miller Brown *

... Mrs. Hill * Stephen Blake ... James Miller *

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... Sally *

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... Young Mrs. Miller * Eleanor Baggett ... Older Mrs. Miller * Pat Atkins ... Mrs. Russell * Morgan Stuart ... Young Jenny * Ryan Slater ... Young James * Jonathan Tripp ... Opera Singer * Janet Momjian ... Opera Singer * Raymond De Felitta ... Piano Player * Jacqueline Stansbury ... Saloon Girl (as Jackie Stansbury) * Alix Koromzay ... Saloon Girl * Kathy Messick ... Saloon Girl * Melissa Moore ... Miss Saunders (as Melissa Anne Moore) * Stephen Cole ... Priest

Release

Reception

''Mad at the Moon'' received mixed to negative reviews from critics upon its release. Derek Elley from ''

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'' wrote a particularly scathing review, stating, "A bad attack of miscasting and some klutzy development take the shine out of ''Mad at the Moon''... Slimly plotted item may attract the midnight crowd at specialized outings but is unlikely to raise much of a howl with mainstream audiences."

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awarded the film a mixed two out of five stars, commending the film's ambiance, and cinematography; while criticizing the film's underdeveloped plot, minimal character development, and abrupt ending. Fred Beldin from Allmovie gave the film a more positive review, commending the film's cast, cinematography, and soundtrack, writing "While horror and Western fans won't have much patience with this deliberately paced romantic drama, ''Mad at the Moon'' is a unique meld of genre influences that succeeds on its own terms."

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