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The Howling

1981 · 91 min

A sweaty, slyly funny creature-feature that slides from urban dread into woodsy body horror, with practical transformations that still make you wince and grin.

Directed by
Joe Dante
Genres
Horror
Starring
Dee Wallace, Patrick Macnee, Dennis Dugan
Tagline
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.

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Directed by
Joe Dante
Genres
Horror
Starring
Dee Wallace, Patrick Macnee, Dennis Dugan
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Tone
  • eeriestrength 2 of 3
  • darkstrength 2 of 3
  • satiricalstrength 2 of 3
  • campystrength 1 of 3
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • identity
  • obsession
  • betrayal
  • survival
  • madness
Places
  • big city
  • countryside
  • single country house
Era
contemporary
Audience
adult
Form
  • twist ending
Content intensity
  • Gore strong
  • Language mild
  • Violence strong
  • Sex strong
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ScaleValue0 to 10
Action5
Horror7
Humour4
Realism4
Romance2
Tension7
Darkness7
Complexity5
Emotional weight6

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Directed by
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Starring
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Cinematography
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