

The Howling
1981-01-21 · 91 min · ★ 6.6
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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Production details
- Directors
- Joe Dante
- Production companies
- AVCO Embassy Pictures, International Film Investors, Wescom Productions
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- USD 1,000,000
- Revenue
- USD 17,985,893
Top Cast
Dee WallaceKaren White
Patrick MacneeDr. George Waggner
Dennis DuganChris
Christopher StoneR. William 'Bill' Neill
Belinda BalaskiTerry Fisher
Kevin McCarthyFred Francis
John CarradineErle Kenton
Slim PickensSam Newfield
Robert PicardoEddie Quist
Margie ImpertDonna
Noble WillinghamCharlie Barton
James MurtaughJerry Warren
Jim McKrellLew Landers
Meshach TaylorShantz
Robert A. BurnsPorn Store Patron
Kenneth TobeyOlder Cop
Dick MillerWalter Paisley - Bookstore Owner
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