The Howling (1981) movie poster

The Howling

1981 ·1h 31m · ★ 6.6 (874)

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.

Why it matters

Director

Joe Dante Joe Dante
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Cast

Horror DNA

Gore
71
Slow Burn
17
Psychological
86
Supernatural
20
Creature
73
Disturbing
50
Fun Factor
100
Cerebral
28
Survival
83
Serial KillerWerewolf

Setting

Cabin

Content Warnings

Body HorrorDehumanization

Phobia triggers

TMDB Keywords

adulterybased on novel or bookhuntingmurdernewswomanpsychiatristsecret societyshapeshiftingwoods

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