The Howling

1981, Horror, 1h 31m

40 Reviews 25,000+ Ratings

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The Howling packs enough laughs into its lycanthropic carnage to distinguish it from other werewolf entries, with impressive visual effects adding some bite. Read critic reviews

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In Los Angeles, television journalist Karen White (Dee Wallace) is traumatized in the course of aiding the police in their arrest of a serial murderer. Her doctor recommends that she attend an isolated psychiatric retreat led by Dr. George Waggner (Patrick Macnee). But while Karen is undergoing therapy, her colleague Chris (Dennis Dugan), investigates the bizarre circumstances surrounding her shock. When his work leads him to suspect the supernatural, he begins to fear for Karen's life.

Cast & Crew

Dee Wallace
Karen White
Patrick Macnee
Dr. George Waggner
Dennis Dugan
Chris
Christopher Stone
R. William (Bill) Neill
Belinda Balaski
Terry Fisher
Kevin McCarthy
Fred Francis
John Carradine
Erle Kenton
Slim Pickens
Sam Newfield
Elizabeth Brooks
Marsha Quist
Robert Picardo
Eddie Quist
Dick Miller
Walter Paisley, bookstore owner
Margie Impert
Donna
Noble Willingham
Charlie Barton
Kenneth Tobey
Older cop
Joe Dante
Director
Gary Brandner
Writer
John Sayles
Writer
Terence H. Winkless
Writer
Daniel H. Blatt
Producer
Jack Conrad
Producer
Michael Finnell
Producer
Steven A. Lane
Producer
Chris Carney
Original Music
Pino Donaggio
Original Music
Joyce Fienhage
Original Music
Rick Fienhage
Original Music
John Hora
Cinematographer
Joe Dante
Film Editor
Mark Goldblatt
Film Editor
Susan Arnold
Casting
Judith Weiner
Casting
Robert A. Burns
Art Direction
Jack Buehler
Costume Designer
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