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The Howling

R19811h 31mJoe Dante
IMDb 6.5 · Rotten Tomatoes 76% · Metacritic 68
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"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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AdulteryBased On Novel Or BookShapeshiftingSecret SocietyWoodsMurderSerial KillerCabinWerewolfPsychiatrist

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Howling (1981) 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 stars in The Howling?

The Howling stars Dee Wallace (Karen White), Patrick Macnee (Dr. George Waggner), Dennis Dugan (Chris), Christopher Stone (R. William 'Bill' Neill), Belinda Balaski (Terry Fisher). The film was directed by Joe Dante.

How long is The Howling?

The Howling has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1981. It is rated R.

Is The Howling worth watching?

The Howling holds an IMDb rating of 6.5/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 76. Fans of Horror are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

Where can I watch The Howling?

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