The Howling (1981)

Pop Culture Phenomenon Films: 80’s (1473 movies items)

" 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, based on the novel by Gary Brander, The Howling, featured a early performance by Meshach Taylor 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. The film"

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"Pros: The werewolf effects by Rob Bottin. The overall setting of The Howling. It can be both amusingly funny, and scary at the same time. Dee Wallace Stone. Robert Picardo, as the creep werewolf. The music by Pino Donaggio. It’s a very under appreciated werewolf movie."

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"Directed by:: Joe Dante Cinematography: John Hora "

Directed by Joe Dante (9 movies items)

" "A secret society exists, and is living among all of us. They are neither people nor animals, but something in-between." Written by John Sayles and Terence H. Winkless Music by Pino Donaggio Cinematography by John Hora Editing by Joe Dante and Mark Goldblatt"

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"Rated: R Why it’s rated: Excessive werewolf violence, adult situations, boobies, and profanity."

My Favorite Films of 1981 (15 movies items)

" "A secret society exists, and is living among all of us. They are neither people nor animals, but something in-between." Directed by Joe Dante Written by John Sayles and Terence H. Winkless Music by Pino Donaggio Cinematography by John Hora Editing by Joe Dante and Mark Goldblatt"

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"66) Eddie is a werewolf! "

1981 Awardie Awards (28 movies items)

"Best Horror or Thriller Film "

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"26.11. DCP 3. katselu"

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"23.10"

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"The Colony, Southern California Today, werewolves are widely regarded as sexy and hunky shapeshifters, who would be your pets for life were you to tickle their ears correctly. Back in the 80s, however, they were universally feared as brutal man killers. In The Howling, an entire horde of such savage killers resides incognito at the enigmatic resort known only as The Colony. Why you wouldn’t want to visit: Werewolves. Obviously."

“Have an appreciation for horror and had been interested in 'The Howling' franchise for a while, with the first film being highly recommended. Also know that werewolf films have been done well on film, the obvious example being 'An American Werewolf in London' (over 35 years on and that film is still a classic). So decided to continue my "watching and reviewing all films from horror franchises" quest, and did so with 'The Howling' series.

While not as good as 'An American Werewolf in London', not quite a classic and not without imperfections, 'The Howling' managed to be a highly effective and solid film of the genre and as an overall film. If asked whether it seems like it has held up well, my answer would be it seems as though it has. It's entertaining and has unsettling moments,” read more

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"Howling, The (Joe Dante, 1981) "

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"19.8. rewatch"

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"During one of the driest spells in terms of quality for werewolf movies, 1981 proved to be a good year for moonlit monsters. For it had not just one film that showed that the subject wolfmen made for good modern cinema, but two; American Werewolf In London and this one, The Howling. And while Howling may not be as famous as American Werewolf for it's groundbreaking special effects depicting the transformation from man to beast, it still held it's own in helping to show that when it comes to depi"

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"During one of the driest spells in terms of quality for werewolf movies, 1981 proved to be a good year for moonlit monsters. For it had not just one film that showed that the subject wolfmen made for good modern cinema, but two; American Werewolf In London and this one, The Howling. And while Howling may not be as famous as American Werewolf for it's groundbreaking special effects depicting the transformation from man to beast, it still held it's own in helping to show that when it comes to depi"