The Howling 1981
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SplatAfter a bizarre and near fatal encounter with a serial killer, a newswoman is sent to a rehabilitation center whose inhabitants may not be what they seem.
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cast
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as Karen White
as Dr. George Waggner
as Chris
as R. William 'Bill' Neill
as Terry Fisher
as Fred Francis
as Erle Kenton
as Sam Newfield
as Marsha Quist
as Eddie Quist
Director:
Writer:
John Sayles, Terence H. Winkless, Gary Brandner
Stars:
Dee Wallace, Patrick Macnee, Dennis Dugan, Christopher Stone, Belinda Balaski, Kevin McCarthy, John Carradine, Slim Pickens, Elisabeth Brooks, Robert Picardo,
Genres:
Horror
Release Date:
1981 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
91 min
MMPA Rating:
R
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
The Howling
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
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Cast
as Karen White
as Dr. George Waggner
as Chris
as R. William 'Bill' Neill
as Terry Fisher
as Fred Francis
as Erle Kenton
as Sam Newfield
as Marsha Quist
as Eddie Quist
as Donna
as Charlie Barton
as Jerry Warren
as Lew Landers
as Shantz
as Porn Store Patron
as Older Cop
as Walter Paisley - Bookstore Owner
as T.C. Quist
as Kline
as Jack Molina
as Young Cop
as Hooker
as Man at Bar
as Porno Cashier
as Radio Man
as Man on Street
as Liquor Cashier
as Drunk
as Man in Phone Booth (uncredited)
as Morgue Attendant (uncredited)
as Gas Station Attendant (uncredited)
as Bookstore Customer (uncredited)
as Porn Store Patron (uncredited)
as Man at End of Bar (uncredited)
as Man with TV Guide (uncredited)
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