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The Howling (1981), Director: Joe Dante, rated R for frightening scenes, gore, language

Imagine your worst fear a reality.

Film ClipStarring: Dee Wallace, Patrick Macnee, Dennis Dugan, Christopher Stone, Belinda Balaski, Kevin McCarthy, John Carradine, Slim Pickens

DML Rating: ★★★★★★★☆☆☆ - good

"A secret society exists, and is living among all of us. They are neither people nor animals, but something in-between." – Karen White

Why watch this? ... because it will scare the heck out of you from start to finish!

Plot Summary: Following a traumatic encounter with a serial killer, a television news anchorwoman is sent to a secluded psychiatric retreat known as "The Colony" to recover. However, strange occurrences and bizarre residents at the resort lead her to suspect that the secluded haven may be hiding a terrifying secret. As she uncovers the truth, she discovers a dangerous world lurking beneath.

Dad's Preview: 1981 was a good year for werewolves on film (American Werewolf in London, Wolfen). This movie follows Karen White, a reporter as she stumbles on a secret haven for lycanthropes. These 7-foot tall wolf beings, unlike many film werewolves before them, are mentally still human when in wolf form. This enables them to remain intelligent, cunning and selective in who they decide to rip to pieces.


International Film Investors, Wescom Productions; Embassy Pictures

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