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The Howling

21st January 1981
1h 31m
Joe Dante
The Howling poster

The Howling is a 1981 Horror Creature Feature film released on 21st January; Joe Dante directed the film which stars John Carradine, Dee Wallace, and Kevin McCarthy. A sequel, Howling II: Stirba - Werewolf Bitch, was released in 1985. The film was a box office success, earning a profit of $16,985,893 on its budget.

5.0
MetaCritic
68
Rotten Tomatoes
73%
IMDb
6.5

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.

If you started watching this film now, it would finish at approximately 3:26pm.

Cast (28)

John Carradine's profile John Carradine
Age at Filming ≈ 74
Dee Wallace's profile Dee Wallace
Age at Filming ≈ 32
Kevin McCarthy's profile Kevin McCarthy
Age at Filming ≈ 66
Dick Miller's profile Dick Miller
Age at Filming ≈ 52
Robert Picardo's profile Robert Picardo
Age at Filming ≈ 27
Noble Willingham's profile Noble Willingham
Age at Filming ≈ 49
Kenneth Tobey's profile Kenneth Tobey
Age at Filming ≈ 63
Slim Pickens's profile Slim Pickens
Age at Filming ≈ 61
Roger Corman's profile Roger Corman
Age at Filming ≈ 54
Forrest J. Ackerman's profile Forrest J. Ackerman
Age at Filming ≈ 64
Dennis Dugan's profile Dennis Dugan
Age at Filming ≈ 34
Patrick Macnee's profile Patrick Macnee
Age at Filming ≈ 58
Belinda Balaski's profile Belinda Balaski
Age at Filming ≈ 33
James Murtaugh's profile James Murtaugh
Age at Filming ≈ 38
John Sayles's profile John Sayles
Age at Filming ≈ 30
Jim McKrell's profile Jim McKrell
Age at Filming ≈ 43
Christopher Stone's profile Christopher Stone
Age at Filming ≈ 38
Meshach Taylor
Age at Filming ≈ 33
Sarina C. Grant's profile Sarina C. Grant
Age at Filming ≈ 32
Wendell Wright
Age at Filming ≈ 32
Bill Sorrells
Age at Filming ≈ 47
Jonathan Kaplan
Age at Filming ≈ 33
Robert A. Burns
Age at Filming ≈ 36
Elisabeth Brooks
Age at Filming ≈ 29

Watch The Howling (1981) online

Updated: 20th Jan 2024, 3:00pm

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Production Companies

AVCO Embassy Pictures International Film Investors Wescom Productions

Connected Films

Howling II: Stirba - Werewolf Bitch poster
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The Howling Stats

Cast Age

Estimated Ages At Time of Filming

7% 20-29
39% 30-39
11% 40-49
11% 50-59
14% 60-69
4% 70-79
14% Unknown

Cast Genders

Who Is Most Represented

18% Female
82% Male

Good/Bad Characters

More Heroes of Villains?

100% Unknown

Character Types

What Characters Feature

100% Unknown

The Howling FAQ

When was The Howling released?

The Howling was released on Wednesday January 21st, 1981.

How much did The Howling cost to make?

The budget was $1,000,000.

How much money did The Howling make?

The worldwide revenue was $17,985,893.

Is The Howling on Netflix?

No, The Howling is not currently available on Netflix in the United States

Is The Howling on Amazon Prime?

No, The Howling is not currently available on Amazon Prime in the United States

Is The Howling on Disney Plus?

No, The Howling is not currently available on Disney+ in the United States