The Howling
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Synopsis
After a bizarre and near deadly encounter with a serial killer, a television newswoman is sent to a remote mountain resort whose residents may not be what they seem.
Cast
- Dee Wallace
- Patrick Macnee
- Dennis Dugan
- Christopher Stone
- Belinda Balaski
- Kevin McCarthy
- John Carradine
- Slim Pickens
- Elisabeth Brooks
- Robert Picardo
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- May 3, 2025
while I love the werewolf transformation in this, it is still very funny to me that the Dee Wallace just has to stand there for 5 minutes watching it happen like: 😟
ReeceOct 25, 2024Never, ever, under any circumstances attend a "retreat" of any kind in California.
Will MenakerAug 2, 2015Werewolves as pure human urges in the era of television images. There is something to be said about how this approach crashes in fascinating ways with the film's own role in moving us from 70's political horror to the 80's more spectacular version of same. It is about hold…
Filipe Furtado - Mar 24, 2021
65 Not quite to the level of Gremlins and its Rockwellian terror, or The New Batch and its capitalistic fantasy, but The Howling still finds a socially conscious niche that is inherent to Joe Dante's formidable career. That being the affect of images within the…
SilentDawnOct 28, 2020"repression. repression is the father of neurosis, of self-hatred. now, stress results when we fight against our impulses. we've all heard people talk about animal magnetism, the natural man, the noble savage, as if we'd lost something valuable in our long evolution into…
Josh LewisMar 25, 2023“Repression is the father of neurosis, of self-hatred.” Woof, big midnight movie energy. Worth watching for some timelessly EPIC practical effects and an undeniable imprint on the genre. There is a lot to observe here but it’s also slow as hell and seldom feels fully…
Sydney🚀 - Oct 6, 2025
“Whats that werewolf movie with ET’s mom in it?”
HailliAug 28, 2022Joe Dante, one of the great purveyors of movies for people who like Movies with a capital-M. Very spooky, as well as funny if you’re in the market for funny (but not so much to alienate you if you’re not in the market for that). Beautiful lighting and atmospherics. More fog…
Will SloanFeb 13, 2026I like this better than An American Werewolf in London and I’m not ashamed to say it.
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- ChungiBoi likedThe Howling
A solid werewolf movie, thankfully having a different enough setup than An American Werewolf in London that came out the same year. Effects are awesome, leads are good, and from what I hear the sequels are fun, so maybe I’ll give those a shot
Damien likedThe HowlingIt was pretty good. The effects were amazing for the time. Really well done. Ending was also interesting. I could see that happening now actually and getting the same response.
Erika Leigh Kuhl is "meh" onThe HowlingNeeded more time to develop great special effects but budget constraints were noticeable and made the film feel rushed. There isn’t enough time to really let it all sink in and bond with our characters. The twist is predictable from the start unfortunately. Almost there
- parkersherrod is "meh" onThe Howling
Loved the look of the werewolves and the special effects in general. My biggest issue is the 3rd act feeling detached from the rest of the movie. All the lead up didn’t really connect and it didn’t need to take itself so seriously.
Bung Finger likedThe Howlingperfect example of a movie you can put on at a large social gathering. cool visuals for people to look at, but not something that you'll want people to be quiet and pay attention to.
Alex likedThe HowlingOne of the better werewolf movies I’ve watched. Slow burn, but it builds to some amazing practical effects. If you’re a body horror fan, this is a must see 8/10
- Izaak Whisler likedThe Howling
*puts on my stethoscope* Hmmm…looks like post traumatic stress…I’m going to prescribe you one weekend at my werewolf village in the woods.
I Am Mervin 2 likedThe HowlingEh, it was fine. Not all too incredible. The effects looked great but that was about all that stood out in this movie. 68%
Pennywise lovedThe HowlingOh Dee Wallace I love you so much. Anyways this movie was amazing go watch it, and everyone say thank you to Dee and Tubi.
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Metacritic
USER SCORE (58)
Generally favorable reviews based on 58 Reviews
Ridiculous -- yes. Comical at times -- yes. Silliest film seen in some time by the Animals Movies Critics' Team. BUT -- great special effects as men BECOME werewolves. WOMEN, too. Before your eyes. Done with -- says here -- HYDRAULICS! Sensational!
Roger Ebert
Chicago Sun-Times
From the very first scene, The Howling plays around with the notion of vulnerability as a role-playing exercise, a pseudo-sex game.
Eric Henderson
Slant Magazine
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Howling (2021) family-friendly?
The movie has been rated as R, meaning that Under 17 requires an adult accompaniment.
How long is The Howling (2021)?
The movie is 1hr 31min long.
What's The Howling (2021) about?
After a bizarre and near deadly encounter with a serial killer, a television newswoman is sent to a remote mountain resort whose residents may not be what they seem.
Who's the cast of The Howling (2021)?
- Dee Wallace as Karen White
- Patrick Macnee as Dr. George Waggner
- Dennis Dugan as Chris
- Christopher Stone as R. William 'Bill' Neill
- Belinda Balaski as Terry Fisher
- Kevin McCarthy as Fred Francis
- John Carradine as Erle Kenton
- Slim Pickens as Sam Newfield
- Elisabeth Brooks as Marsha
- Robert Picardo as Eddie
Who's the director behind The Howling (2021)?
Joe Dante directed The Howling (2021).
Who produced The Howling (2021)?
Jack Conrad and Michael Finnell produced The Howling (2021).
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