The Howling
“Imagine your worst fear a reality.”
Synopsis
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.
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Top Cast
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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 Quist
Robert Picardo
Eddie Quist
Margie Impert
Donna
Noble Willingham
Charlie Barton
James Murtaugh
Jerry Warren
Jim McKrell
Lew Landers
Meshach Taylor
Shantz
Robert A. Burns
Porn Store Patron
Kenneth Tobey
Older Cop
Dick Miller
Walter Paisley - Bookstore Owner
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 13, 1981
Wide Cinema Exhibition
February 17, 1982
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$18M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
17.99x
+$17M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joe Dante
- Screenplay & Story
- Terence H. Winkless, John Sayles
- Original Score
- Pino Donaggio
- Original Title
- The Howling
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Budget
- $1M
- Worldwide Gross
- $18M
- Production Studios
- AVCO Embassy Pictures, International Film Investors, Wescom Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joe Dante
Terence H. Winkless, John Sayles, Gary Brandner
Pino Donaggio
John Hora
Mark Goldblatt, Joe Dante
Daniel H. Blatt, Jack Conrad, Michael Finnell, Steven A. Lane
Department Leadership Roster
Terence H. Winkless
Screenplay
Jack Conrad
Producer
Michael Finnell
Producer
Pino Donaggio
Original Music Composer
John Hora
Director of Photography
Mark Goldblatt
Editor
John Sayles
Screenplay
Joe Dante
Editor
Joe Dante
Director
Jack Buehler
Costume Design
Roger Creed
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Howling
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Howling about?
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.
Who directed The Howling?
The Howling was directed by Joe Dante.
Who stars in The Howling?
The principal cast of The Howling includes Dee Wallace, Patrick Macnee, Dennis Dugan, Christopher Stone, Belinda Balaski.
When was The Howling released and how long is it?
The Howling was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Howling?
The Howling had a reported production budget of $1M and grossed $18M at the worldwide box office (17.99 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for The Howling?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Howling was composed by Pino Donaggio.
Is The Howling based on a book or true story?
The Howling is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Gary Brandner".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Howling?
The Howling holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).