The Howling

Based On the book by Gary Brandner

The Howling is a 1981 American horror film directed and edited by Joe Dante, written by John Sayles and Terence H. Winkless, and starring Dee Wallace, Patrick Macnee, Dennis Dugan, Christopher Stone, Belinda Balaski, Kevin McCarthy, John Carradine, Slim Pickens, and Elisabeth Brooks. Based on the 1977 novel of the same name by Gary Brandner, the film follows a news anchor who, following a traumatic encounter with a serial killer, visits a resort secretly inhabited by werewolves. The Howling was released in the United States on March 13, 1981, and became a moderate success, grossing $17.9 million at the box office. It received generally positive reviews, with praise for the makeup special effects by Rob Bottin.

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Release date:

1981

Director:

Joe Dante

Cast:

Dee Wallace, Patrick Macnee, Dennis Dugan, Christopher Stone, Belinda Balaski

Genre:

Horror, Werewolf

Country:

United States

Language:

English

Year page:

1981 in adaptations