Howling V: The Rebirth
When a group of people from different walks of life converge in a Hungarian castle situated in Budapest which has been sealed for 500 years, they bring with them a werewolf which slowly begins to cut their numbers down.
Why it matters
A moody, claustrophobic werewolf whodunit that blends gothic atmosphere with slasher-style body count mechanics, standing apart from typical Howling entries.
- Filmed on location in a real Hungarian castle, lending authentic, eerie old-world vibe rarely seen in late ’80s horror.
- Tight ensemble cast trapped in a locked-room scenario, playing a lethal game of suspicion and survival that nods to Agatha Christie’s classic mystery structure.
- A lean, suspense-driven entry in the Howling series that ditches franchise lore for isolation horror and slow-building dread.
- Practical effects are minimal but serviceable; this one’s for fans who dig atmospheric tension over graphic werewolf mayhem.
Director
2 horror films in catalog
Cast
Horror DNA
Gore
71
Slow Burn
0
Psychological
14
Supernatural
20
Creature
73
Disturbing
17
Fun Factor
67
Cerebral
0
Survival
83
Werewolf
