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The Howling (1981)

R · 1981-01-21 · 1h 31m · EN
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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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Joe DanteDirector
Budget
$1M
Box office
$18M

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Dee WallaceDee WallaceKaren WhitePatrick MacneePatrick MacneeDr. George WaggnerDennis DuganDennis DuganChrisChristopher StoneChristopher StoneR. William 'Bill' NeillBelinda BalaskiBelinda BalaskiTerry FisherKevin McCarthyKevin McCarthyFred FrancisJohn CarradineJohn CarradineErle KentonSlim PickensSlim PickensSam NewfieldElisabeth BrooksElisabeth BrooksMarsha QuistRobert PicardoRobert PicardoEddie QuistMargie ImpertMargie ImpertDonnaNoble WillinghamNoble WillinghamCharlie Barton

Keywords

Based on novel or bookMurderSerial killerWoodsSecret societyWerewolfAdulteryShapeshiftingCabinPsychiatristHuntingNewswoman

Movie DNA

Genre affinityHorrorTheme affinityBased On Novel Or Book · Murder · Serial KillerDirector preference101217Actor preference103417 · 88138 · 103408Country preferenceUsDecade preference1980

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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.

How long is The Howling?

The Howling has a runtime of 91 minutes.

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