The Howling(1981)
“Imagine your worst fear a reality.”
Overview
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.
Director
Joe Dante
Studio
AVCO Embassy Pictures
Budget
$1M
Revenue
$18M
Cast
Dee Wallace
as Karen White
Patrick Macnee
as Dr. George Waggner
Dennis Dugan
as Chris
Christopher Stone
as R. William 'Bill' Neill
Belinda Balaski
as Terry Fisher
Kevin McCarthy
as Fred Francis
John Carradine
as Erle Kenton
Slim Pickens
as Sam Newfield
Elisabeth Brooks
as Marsha Quist
Robert Picardo
as Eddie Quist
Margie Impert
as Donna
Noble Willingham
as Charlie Barton
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1981
Runtime
1h 31m
Language
English
Rating
6.6 / 10
Budget
$1M
Box Office
$18M
Production Companies
AVCO Embassy Pictures • International Film Investors • Wescom Productions
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Where can I watch The Howling?▼
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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.
Who directed The Howling?▼
The Howling was directed by Joe Dante and released in 1981. It is a horror film.
How long is The Howling?▼
The Howling has a runtime of 1 hours and 31 minutes (91 minutes total).
Who stars in The Howling?▼
The cast of The Howling includes Dee Wallace as Karen White, Patrick Macnee as Dr. George Waggner, Dennis Dugan as Chris, Christopher Stone as R. William 'Bill' Neill, Belinda Balaski as Terry Fisher and more.
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