The movie Howling III: The Marsupials is a 1987 horror-comedy film directed by Philippe Mora. The film is a sequel to the popular 1981 horror film, The Howling, but takes a drastically different approach to the werewolf genre. The film introduces a new strain of werewolf-like creatures, called marsupials, who are native to Australia.
The story follows a sociologist named Dr. Harry Beckmeyer (played by Barry Otto) who travels to Australia to study the marsupials. During his research, he falls in love with a female marsupial named Jerboa (played by Imogen Annesley). The two begin a relationship, which is looked down upon by both the human and marsupial communities.
As tensions rise between the two groups, Beckmeyer must choose between his love for Jerboa and his loyalty to his own species. Meanwhile, a werewolf hunter named Donny Martin (played by Max Fairchild) is on the hunt for the marsupials, which he believes are dangerous creatures that must be exterminated.
The film features a mix of horror and comedy, often poking fun at werewolf movie tropes. It also explores themes of discrimination and acceptance, as the marsupials are treated as outcasts by the human characters. The film's unique take on the werewolf mythos and quirky characters have earned it a cult following among horror fans.