The Howling (1981) Horror
The Howling (1981) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
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Metascore: ☆ 6.8/10
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The Howling Plot Synopsis:
In a red light district, newswoman Karen White is bugged by the police, investigating serial killer Eddie Quist, who has been m***sting her through phone calls. After police officers find them in a peep-show cabin and shoot Eddie, Karen becomes emotionally disturbed and loses her memory. Hoping to conquer her inner demons, she heads for the Colony, a secluded retreat where the creepy residents are rather too eager to make her feel at home. There also seems to be a bizarre connection between Eddie Quist and this supposedly safe haven. And when, after nights of being tormented by unearthly cries, Karen ventures into the forest and makes a terrifying discovery.
Synopsis / Plot Summary: After a bizarre and near fatal encounter with a serial killer, a television newswoman is sent to a remote mountain resort whose residents may not be what they seem.
Tagline: All your nightmares are about to be transformed into one single inescapable fear!
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The Howling Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 1981 (more 1981 movies)
Box Office: $17,985,893
Awards: 2
Nominations: 3
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Language: English, Spanish
Country: United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / The Howling Release Dates In Theaters: Apr 10, 1981, Blu-ray CE: Aug 14, 2018
Writers: Gary Brandner, John Sayles, Terence H. Winkless
Producers: Daniel H. Blatt, Rob Bottin, Jack Conrad, Michael Finnell, Steven A. Lane
Editors: Joe Dante, Mark Goldblatt
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The Howling (1981) Cast (Click to Expand)
The Howling Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Dee Wallace | ... | Karen White |
| Patrick Macnee | ... | Dr. George Waggner |
| Dennis Dugan | ... | Chris |
| Christopher Stone | ... | R. William ''Bill'' Neill |
| Belinda Balaski | ... | Terry Fisher |
| Kevin McCarthy | ... | Fred Francis |
| John Carradine | ... | Erle Kenton |
| Slim Pickens | ... | Sam Newfield |
| Elisabeth Brooks | ... | Marsha |
| Robert Picardo | ... | Eddie |
| Margie Impert | ... | Donna |
| Noble Willingham | ... | Charlie Barton |
| James Murtaugh | ... | Jerry Warren |
| James MacKrell | ... | Lew Landers (as Jim McKrell) |
| Kenneth Tobey | ... | Older Cop |
| Don McLeod | ... | T.C. Quist |
| Dick Miller | ... | Walter Paisley |
| Steve Nevil | ... | Young Cop |
| Herbie Braha | ... | Po**o Cashier (as Herb Braha) |
| Joe Bratcher | ... | Radio Man |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Dee Wallace (b. December 14, 1948) – Karen White
Sign: Sagittarius, Height: 5' 4" (1.63 m)
Also known as: Dee Wallace Stone | Dee Wallac Stone | Dee Wallace-Stone - Patrick Macnee, as Dr. George Waggner, passed away at age 93 in Rancho Mirage, California, USA.
Sign: Aquarius, Height: 6' 1" (1.85 m)
Also known as: Patrick & Diana | Patrick MacNee | Patrick McNee - Dennis Dugan (b. September 5, 1946) – Chris
Sign: Virgo, Height: 5' 8" (1.73 m)
Also known as: Walter Bishop - Christopher Stone, as R. William ''Bill'' Neill, passed away at age 53 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Libra, Height: 6' (1.83 m)
Also known as: Chris Stone - Belinda Balaski (b. December 8, 1947) – Terry Fisher
Sign: Sagittarius, Height: 5' 6" (1.68 m) - Kevin McCarthy, as Fred Francis, passed away at age 96 in Hyannis, Massachusetts, USA.
Sign: Aquarius, Height: 5' 10" (1.78 m)
Also known as: Kevin Mc Carthy | Kelvin McCarthy | Kevin Mccarthy - John Carradine, as Erle Kenton, passed away at age 82 in Milan, Lombardy, Italy.
Sign: Aquarius, Height: 6' (1.83 m)
Also known as: John Carradine Sr. | John Peter Richmond | Peter Richmond - Slim Pickens, as Sam Newfield, passed away at age 64 in Modesto, California, USA.
Sign: Cancer, Height: 6' 2" (1.88 m) - Elisabeth Brooks, as Marsha, passed away at age 46 in Palm Spr.
Sign: Cancer
Also known as: Elizabeth Brooks - Robert Picardo (b. October 27, 1953) – Eddie
Sign: Scorpio, Height: 5' 9" (1.75 m)
Also known as: Bob Picardo | Robert Piccardo - Margie Impert – Donna
- Noble Willingham, as Charlie Barton, passed away at age 72 in Palm Spr.
Sign: Virgo
Also known as: Nobel Willingham - James Murtaugh (b. October 28, 1942) – Jerry Warren
Sign: Scorpio
Also known as: Jim Murtaugh - James MacKrell (b. October 12, 1937) – Lew Landers (as Jim McKrell)
Sign: Libra, Height: 6' 3" (1.91 m)
Also known as: Jim Mc Krell | Jim MacKrell | James Mackrell | James McKrell | Jim McKrell - Kenneth Tobey, as Older Cop, passed away at age 85 in Rancho Mirage, California, USA.
Sign: Aries, Height: 5' 11" (1.8 m)
Also known as: Ken Tobey | Kenneth Toby
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