Horror of the Wolf (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1973, Horror of the Wolf is a horror film directed by Masashi Matsumoto, running about 78 minutes.
What it’s about. Enigmatic teenager Akira Inugami is, by night, a powerful werewolf, who falls for a beautiful young teacher, and copes with a ruthless teen gang leader, whose yakuza father murdered Akira's parents years before.
Who’s in it. Horror of the Wolf stars Tarō Shigaki as Akira Inugami, Yōko Ichiji as Akiko Aoshika, Michiko Honda as Noriko Kimura and Toshitaka Itō as Rikiya Kuroda, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Horror of the Wolf has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Horror of the Wolf page.
If you liked it. Fans of Horror of the Wolf tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Horror of the Wolf (1973)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Horror of the Wolf change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Horror of the Wolf worth watching?
- Horror of the Wolf holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Horror of the Wolf?
- Horror of the Wolf stars Tarō Shigaki, Yōko Ichiji, Michiko Honda, Toshitaka Itō and Toshio Kurosawa.
- When was Horror of the Wolf released?
- Horror of the Wolf was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 78 minutes.