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Scooby-Doo! and the Reluctant Werewolf (1988): Cast & Plot

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Scooby-Doo! and the Reluctant Werewolf is a 1988 animated comedy directed by Ray Patterson, starring Don Messick as Scooby-Doo / Scrappy-Doo (voice), Sven Libaek and Hamilton Camp. It runs 1 hour 32 minutes.

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Scooby-Doo! and the Reluctant Werewolf (1988) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 32m (92 min)
Director
Ray Patterson
Original language
English
After the credits
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The story

What Is Scooby-Doo! and the Reluctant Werewolf About?

The premise of Scooby-Doo! and the Reluctant Werewolf without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Shaggy is transformed into a werewolf, and Scooby, Scrappy and his girlfriend must help him compete in a monster race to break the curse and return to human form. The trio faces off against a cast of spooky competitors in a frantic, comedic showdown.

Scooby-Doo! and the Reluctant Werewolf Themes & Keywords

· 39 tags
  • werewolf horror
  • dracula character
  • the mummy character
  • scooby doo character
  • the werewolf character
  • frankenstein's monster
  • scrappy doo character
  • norville shaggy rogers character
  • kids family
  • animals family
  • hand drawn animation
  • turning into a werewolf
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  • turned into a werewolf
  • full moon
  • werewolf transformation
  • two headed person
  • two headed man
  • race car
  • race car driver
  • horror for children
  • dog
  • castle
  • vampire
  • monster
  • drive in
  • hunchback
  • race
  • six word title
  • dr. jekyll and mr. hyde characters
  • 2d animation
  • 1980s
  • horror comedy
  • castle thunder
  • surrealism
  • swamp monster
  • teenage boy
  • skeleton
  • witch
  • character name in title
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Cast & crew

Scooby-Doo! and the Reluctant Werewolf Cast & Characters

Don Messick leads the cast as Scooby-Doo / Scrappy-Doo (voice), with Sven Libaek as "The Werewolf Rock" Singer (uncredited voice) and Hamilton Camp as Dracula (voice). Directed by Ray Patterson; 14 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Scooby-Doo! and the Reluctant Werewolf

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From the director

More from Ray Patterson

More films directed by Ray Patterson, best-rated first: GoBots: Battle of the Rock Lords, Flintstone Family Christmas, Monster in My Pocket: The Big Scream and The Yum Yums: The Day Things Went Sour.

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Plot

Scooby-Doo! and the Reluctant Werewolf Plot Summary

What happens in Scooby-Doo! and the Reluctant Werewolf from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 5-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Every year, the monster crowd comes together at Count Dracula’s castle in Transylvania for the Monster Road Rally—a high-stakes road race that awards the winner with the coveted “Monster of the Year” title and a trove of spooky prizes, all announced by Dracula’s wife, Repulsa [Pat Musick]. The lineup features a grisly gallery: Frankenstein’s monster, voiced by [Jim Cummings], along with his spouse Repulsa [Pat Musick], a Mummy [Alan Oppenheimer], the Witch Sisters [Joan Gerber], Bonejangles the Skeleton [Brian Stokes Mitchell], Dr. Jackyll/Mr. Snyde [Ed Gilbert], Swamp Thing, and Dragonfly. The stage is set in a castle that hums with menace and old-world charm, where rivals size each other up and the air crackles with competitive heat.

Full summary

The whole story of Scooby-Doo! and the Reluctant Werewolf, scene by scene

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know Scooby-Doo! and the Reluctant Werewolf?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Who is the human hero forced to become a werewolf for the Monster Road Rally?

Cars

Cars in Scooby-Doo! and the Reluctant Werewolf

4 cars on screen, including the Volkswagen Sedán Typ 1 and the Kawasaki KZ 1000 C Police.

  • Volkswagen Sedán Typ 1 in Scooby-Doo! and the Reluctant Werewolf Volkswagen Sedán Typ 1 Important role
  • Kawasaki KZ 1000 C Police in Scooby-Doo! and the Reluctant Werewolf Kawasaki KZ 1000 C Police Minor role
  • Volkswagen Convertible Typ 1 in Scooby-Doo! and the Reluctant Werewolf Volkswagen Convertible Typ 1 Minor role
  • 1965 Oldsmobile unknown in Scooby-Doo! and the Reluctant Werewolf 1965 Oldsmobile unknown Background role
Details

Scooby-Doo! and the Reluctant Werewolf Also Known As

21 alternative titles, including “Scooby Doo and The Reluctant Werewolf” and “Scooby-Doo e il lupo mannaro”.

Also known as
  • Scooby Doo and The Reluctant Werewolf
  • Scooby-Doo e il lupo mannaro
  • Scooby-Doo e il lupo mannaro riluttante
  • Scooby-Doo et le rallye des monstres
  • Scooby and the Reluctant Werewolf
  • Scoody-Doo! og varulven
  • Scooby-Doo och den Motvillige Varulven
  • Scooby Doo! e il lupo mannaro
  • Scooby-Doo ! et le rallye des monstres
  • Scooby-Doo és a kezelhetetlen vérfarkas
  • Scooby-Doo y la carrera de los monstruos
  • Scooby-Doo! und der widerspenstige Werwolf
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  • Scooby Doo i Oporny Wilkołak
  • Ο Σκούμπι Ντου και ο απρόθυμος Λυκάνθρωπος
  • Scooby-Doo! e o Lobisomem
  • Scooby-Doo a nešťastný vlkolak
  • Скуби-Ду и упорный оборотень
  • L’Scooby-Doo i l’home llop reticent
  • סקובי-דו ואיש הזאב הסרבן
  • Scooby-Doo și Vârcolacul Nehotărât
  • Scooby-Doo! et le rallye des monstres

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FAQ

Scooby-Doo! and the Reluctant Werewolf FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Scooby-Doo! and the Reluctant Werewolf, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Scooby-Doo! and the Reluctant Werewolf?

Scooby-Doo! and the Reluctant Werewolf runs 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).

When was Scooby-Doo! and the Reluctant Werewolf released?

Scooby-Doo! and the Reluctant Werewolf was released on November 13, 1988.

Who directed Scooby-Doo! and the Reluctant Werewolf?

Scooby-Doo! and the Reluctant Werewolf was directed by Ray Patterson.

More films by Ray Patterson

Who is in the cast of Scooby-Doo! and the Reluctant Werewolf?

Scooby-Doo! and the Reluctant Werewolf stars Don Messick as Scooby-Doo / Scrappy-Doo (voice), Sven Libaek as "The Werewolf Rock" Singer (uncredited voice) and Hamilton Camp as Dracula (voice), among 14 credited actors.

Does Scooby-Doo! and the Reluctant Werewolf have a post-credit scene?

No. Scooby-Doo! and the Reluctant Werewolf has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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