Poster of The Howling

The Howling

Plot: 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.
Release Date: Wednesday, January 21 1981
43 years ago
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Cast

Portrait of Dee WallaceDee Wallace
Dee Wallace was
32 in The Howling
as 'Karen White'.
Tue, Dec 14 1948
Portrait of Patrick MacneePatrick Macnee
Patrick Macnee was
58 in The Howling
as 'Dr. George Waggner'.
Mon, Feb 06 1922 –
Thu, Jun 25 2015
Portrait of Dennis DuganDennis Dugan
Dennis Dugan was
34 in The Howling
as 'Chris'.
Thu, Sep 05 1946
Portrait of Christopher StoneChristopher Stone
Christopher Stone was
38 in The Howling
as 'R. William 'Bill' Neill'.
Sun, Oct 04 1942 –
Fri, Oct 20 1995
Portrait of Belinda BalaskiBelinda Balaski
Belinda Balaski was
33 in The Howling
as 'Terry Fisher'.
Mon, Dec 08 1947
Portrait of Kevin McCarthyKevin McCarthy
Kevin McCarthy was
66 in The Howling
as 'Fred Francis'.
Sun, Feb 15 1914 –
Sat, Sep 11 2010
Portrait of John CarradineJohn Carradine
John Carradine was
74 in The Howling
as 'Erle Kenton'.
Mon, Feb 05 1906 –
Sun, Nov 27 1988
Portrait of Slim PickensSlim Pickens
Slim Pickens was
61 in The Howling
as 'Sam Newfield'.
Sat, Jun 28 1919 –
Thu, Dec 08 1983
Portrait of Elisabeth BrooksElisabeth Brooks
Elisabeth Brooks was
29 in The Howling
as 'Marsha Quist'.
Mon, Jul 02 1951 –
Sun, Sep 07 1997
Portrait of Robert PicardoRobert Picardo
Robert Picardo was
27 in The Howling
as 'Eddie Quist'.
Tue, Oct 27 1953
Portrait of Margie ImpertMargie Impert
Margie Impert was
34 in The Howling
as 'Donna'.
Tue, Jun 04 1946
Portrait of Noble WillinghamNoble Willingham
Noble Willingham was
49 in The Howling
as 'Charlie Barton'.
Mon, Aug 31 1931 –
Sat, Jan 17 2004
Portrait of James MurtaughJames Murtaugh
James Murtaugh was
38 in The Howling
as 'Jerry Warren'.
Wed, Oct 28 1942
Portrait of Jim McKrellJim McKrell
Jim McKrell was
43 in The Howling
as 'Lew Landers'.
Tue, Oct 12 1937
Portrait of Meshach TaylorMeshach Taylor
Meshach Taylor was
33 in The Howling
as 'Shantz'.
Fri, Apr 11 1947 –
Sat, Jun 28 2014
Portrait of Robert A. BurnsRobert A. Burns
Robert A. Burns was
36 in The Howling
as 'Porn Store Patron'.
Sat, May 27 1944 –
Mon, May 31 2004
Portrait of Kenneth TobeyKenneth Tobey
Kenneth Tobey was
63 in The Howling
as 'Older Cop'.
Fri, Mar 23 1917 –
Sun, Dec 22 2002
Portrait of Dick MillerDick Miller
Dick Miller was
52 in The Howling
as 'Walter Paisley - Bookstore Owner'.
Tue, Dec 25 1928 –
Wed, Jan 30 2019
Portrait of Don McLeodDon McLeod
Don McLeod was
>> in The Howling
as 'T.C. Quist'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Bill SorrellsBill Sorrells
Bill Sorrells was
47 in The Howling
as 'Kline'.
Sat, Sep 30 1933
Portrait of Ivan SaricIvan Saric
Ivan Saric was
>> in The Howling
as 'Jack Molina'.
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Portrait of Steve NevilSteve Nevil
Steve Nevil was
>> in The Howling
as 'Young Cop'.
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Portrait of Sarina C. GrantSarina C. Grant
Sarina C. Grant was
32 in The Howling
as 'Hooker'.
Tue, Feb 24 1948 –
Wed, Nov 30 2005
Portrait of Wendell WrightWendell Wright
Wendell Wright was
32 in The Howling
as 'Man at Bar'.
Wed, Dec 01 1948
Portrait of Herbie BrahaHerbie Braha
Herbie Braha was
34 in The Howling
as 'Porno Cashier'.
Wed, Sep 18 1946 –
Sat, Feb 06 2016
Portrait of Joe BratcherJoe Bratcher
Joe Bratcher was
>> in The Howling
as 'Radio Man'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Chico MartínezChico Martínez
Chico Martínez was
>> in The Howling
as 'Man on Street'.
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Portrait of Daniel NunezDaniel Nunez
Daniel Nunez was
>> in The Howling
as 'Liquor Cashier'.
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Portrait of Michael O'DwyerMichael O'Dwyer
Michael O'Dwyer was
>> in The Howling
as 'Drunk'.
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Portrait of Roger CormanRoger Corman
Roger Corman was
54 in The Howling
as 'Man in Phone Booth (uncredited)'.
Mon, Apr 05 1926
Portrait of John SaylesJohn Sayles
John Sayles was
30 in The Howling
as 'Morgue Attendant (uncredited)'.
Thu, Sep 28 1950
Portrait of Jonathan KaplanJonathan Kaplan
Jonathan Kaplan was
33 in The Howling
as 'Gas Station Attendant (uncredited)'.
Tue, Nov 25 1947
Portrait of Forrest J. AckermanForrest J. Ackerman
Forrest J. Ackerman was
64 in The Howling
as 'Bookstore Customer (uncredited)'.
Fri, Nov 24 1916 –
Mon, Dec 08 2008
Portrait of Robert A. BurnsRobert A. Burns
Robert A. Burns was
36 in The Howling
as 'Porn Store Patron (uncredited)'.
Sat, May 27 1944 –
Mon, May 31 2004
Portrait of Michael ChapmanMichael Chapman
Michael Chapman was
45 in The Howling
as 'Man at End of Bar (uncredited)'.
Thu, Nov 21 1935 –
Sun, Sep 20 2020
Portrait of Mick GarrisMick Garris
Mick Garris was
29 in The Howling
as 'Man with TV Guide (uncredited)'.
Tue, Dec 04 1951

Crew

Portrait of Joe DanteJoe Dante
Director, Editor
Joe Dante was
34 in The Howling
Thu, Nov 28 1946
Portrait of John HoraJohn Hora
Director of Photography
John Hora was
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Portrait of Jack CumminsJack Cummins
First Assistant Director
Jack Cummins was
32 in The Howling
Mon, Nov 15 1948 –
Wed, Apr 22 1998
Portrait of John SaylesJohn Sayles
Screenplay
John Sayles was
30 in The Howling
Thu, Sep 28 1950
Portrait of Terence H. WinklessTerence H. Winkless
Screenplay
Terence H. Winkless was
>> in The Howling
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Portrait of Rob BottinRob Bottin
Associate Producer, Makeup Effects Designer
Rob Bottin was
21 in The Howling
Wed, Apr 01 1959
Portrait of Jack ConradJack Conrad
Producer
Jack Conrad was
>> in The Howling
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Portrait of Michael FinnellMichael Finnell
Producer
Michael Finnell was
>> in The Howling
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Portrait of Steven A. LaneSteven A. Lane
Executive Producer
Steven A. Lane was
>> in The Howling
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Portrait of Daniel H. BlattDaniel H. Blatt
Executive Producer
Daniel H. Blatt was
>> in The Howling
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Mark GoldblattMark Goldblatt
Editor
Mark Goldblatt was
>> in The Howling
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Pino DonaggioPino Donaggio
Original Music Composer
Pino Donaggio was
39 in The Howling
Mon, Nov 24 1941
Portrait of Rick BakerRick Baker
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Rick Baker was
30 in The Howling
Fri, Dec 08 1950
Portrait of Conrad E. PalmisanoConrad E. Palmisano
Utility Stunts
Conrad E. Palmisano was
32 in The Howling
Sat, May 01 1948
Portrait of Greg CannomGreg Cannom
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Greg Cannom was
>> in The Howling
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Portrait of Jeanne RosenbergJeanne Rosenberg
Script Supervisor
Jeanne Rosenberg was
>> in The Howling
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Roger CreedRoger Creed
Stunt Coordinator
Roger Creed was
66 in The Howling
Thu, Jan 07 1915 –
Wed, Oct 08 1997
Portrait of Gigi WilliamsGigi Williams
Makeup & Hair
Gigi Williams was
>> in The Howling
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Peter KuranPeter Kuran
Visual Effects
Peter Kuran was
25 in The Howling
Thu, Dec 15 1955
Portrait of Nancy G. FoxNancy G. Fox
Wardrobe Supervisor
Nancy G. Fox was
21 in The Howling
Wed, Nov 04 1959
Portrait of Robert A. BurnsRobert A. Burns
Art Direction
Robert A. Burns was
36 in The Howling
Sat, May 27 1944 –
Mon, May 31 2004
Portrait of David AllenDavid Allen
Visual Effects
David Allen was
>> in The Howling
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Portrait of Jack BuehlerJack Buehler
Costume Design
Jack Buehler was
>> in The Howling
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Natale MassaraNatale Massara
Conductor
Natale Massara was
>> in The Howling
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Portrait of Steven LeglerSteven Legler
Set Designer
Steven Legler was
>> in The Howling
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Portrait of Margaret PrenticeMargaret Prentice
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Margaret Prentice was
>> in The Howling
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Portrait of Susan ArnoldSusan Arnold
Casting
Susan Arnold was
>> in The Howling
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Portrait of Gary BrandnerGary Brandner
Novel
Gary Brandner was
50 in The Howling
Sat, May 31 1930 –
Sun, Sep 22 2013
Portrait of Norman CattellNorman Cattell
First Assistant Camera
Norman Cattell was
>> in The Howling
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Portrait of Ivo CristanteIvo Cristante
Property Master
Ivo Cristante was
32 in The Howling
Sat, Jan 01 1949
Portrait of Kurt YoungKurt Young
Key Grip
Kurt Young was
>> in The Howling
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Portrait of Laurel MooreLaurel Moore
Still Photographer
Laurel Moore was
>> in The Howling
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Portrait of Roger SassenRoger Sassen
Best Boy Electric
Roger Sassen was
>> in The Howling
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Portrait of Roger GeorgeRoger George
Special Effects
Roger George was
>> in The Howling
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Portrait of Joe BeserraJoe Beserra
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Joe Beserra was
>> in The Howling
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Portrait of Judith WeinerJudith Weiner
Casting
Judith Weiner was
33 in The Howling
Sun, Mar 23 1947 –
Tue, Apr 05 2005
Portrait of Douglas VaughanDouglas Vaughan
Boom Operator
Douglas Vaughan was
>> in The Howling
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Portrait of Josephine TurnerJosephine Turner
Wigmaker
Josephine Turner was
>> in The Howling
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Portrait of John MurrayJohn Murray
Gaffer
John Murray was
55 in The Howling
Fri, Dec 18 1925 –
Tue, Dec 14 1993
Portrait of David C. ThomasDavid C. Thomas
Production Manager
David C. Thomas was
>> in The Howling
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Portrait of Bill DavisBill Davis
Assistant Makeup Artist
Bill Davis was
>> in The Howling
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