The Howling

R 1981 • Runtime: 91 Minutes • Horror, Supernatural

After a traumatic encounter with a serial killer, a television reporter retreats to a secluded commune for recovery, only to discover the inhabitants are werewolves.

Director	Joe Dante
Cast	Dee Wallace, Patrick Macnee, Dennis Dugan
Notes	The Howling (1981) was a VHS staple for horror fans throughout the 80s. Its groundbreaking werewolf transformation sequences made it a rental favorite, competing with American Werewolf in London in the home video horror market. The tape was distributed widely, often in big box editions with promotional stickers highlighting rave reviews. Its popularity on VHS helped cement Joe Dante’s reputation as a major voice in genre filmmaking.