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6.6/10 1981 1h 31m Released

Imagine your worst fear a reality.

After 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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Dee Wallace
Dee Wallace
Karen White
Patrick Macnee
Patrick Macnee
Dr. George Waggner
Dennis Dugan
Dennis Dugan
Chris
Christopher Stone
Christopher Stone
R. William 'Bill' Neill
Belinda Balaski
Belinda Balaski
Terry Fisher
Kevin McCarthy
Kevin McCarthy
Fred Francis
John Carradine
John Carradine
Erle Kenton
Slim Pickens
Slim Pickens
Sam Newfield
Elisabeth Brooks
Elisabeth Brooks
Marsha Quist
Robert Picardo
Robert Picardo
Eddie Quist
Margie Impert
Margie Impert
Donna
Noble Willingham
Noble Willingham
Charlie Barton
James Murtaugh
James Murtaugh
Jerry Warren
Jim McKrell
Jim McKrell
Lew Landers
Meshach Taylor
Meshach Taylor
Shantz
Robert A. Burns
Robert A. Burns
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Reviews

John Chard 10/10

A secret society exists, and is living among all of us. They are neither people nor animals, but something in-between. In the name of good television, newswoman Karen White (Dee Wallace) forms a bond with serial killer Eddie Quist (Robert Picardo). But when the meeting of the two arrives, it nearly proves fatal and damages Karen psychologically. Her psychologist recommends that she spend some time with her…

CinemaSerf 6/10

"Karen" (Dee Wallace) is an investigative reporter with a local television channel who is focussed on a local serial killer. When the police corner and kill this man, it has a curiously profound effect on the woman and she loses her memory. Needing a change of scenery, she heads to the remote "Colony" where rest and recuperation are the order of the day. Initially welcoming her, though, she soon becomes suspicious…

The Movie Mob 4/10

**The Howling was groundbreaking for its time but isn’t the timeless classic I hoped it would be.** The Howling is a definitive werewolf horror film that introduced new ideas to the genre and broke new ground for special effects. The hidden secret werewolf community with opposing ideologies and opinions on how to either hunt or hide from humanity brought more to werewolf lore than a simple crazed monster. The…

Wuchak 8/10

**_The first time cinema audiences saw werewolves like this!_** After a news anchor in Los Angeles (Dee Wallace) has a traumatic experience on the sleazy side of town, her therapist (Patrick Macnee) sends her and her hubby (Christopher Stone) to his secluded resort near the coast for treatment. When frightening things happen at the sylvan colony, she contacts her friend to come out (Belinda Balaski), not to…

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FAQ about The Howling

What is The Howling about?
After 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.
When was The Howling released?
The Howling was released in 1981.
What genres does The Howling belong to?
The Howling is categorised as Horror.
Who stars in The Howling?
The cast of The Howling includes Dee Wallace, Patrick Macnee, Dennis Dugan, Christopher Stone, Belinda Balaski.