The Howling

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	Dee Wallace-Stone	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
	Jim McKrell	Lew Landers
	Kenneth Tobey	Older Cop
	Don McLeod	T.C. Quist
	Dick Miller	Walter Paisley
	Steve Nevil	Young Cop
	Herbie Braha	Porno Cashier
	Joe Bratcher	Radio Man
	Bill Sorrells	Kline
	Meshach Taylor	Shantz
	Ivan Saric	Jack Molina
	Sarina C. Grant	Hooker
	Chico Martínez	Man on Street

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Director	Joe Dante
Writer	Gary Brandner, John Sayles, Terence H. Winkless
Producer	Daniel H. Blatt, Rob Bottin, Jack Conrad, Michael Finnell, Steven A. Lane
Musician	Pino Donaggio
Photography	John Hora

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My quick rating 6,5/10. Keep in mind, this movie came out in 1981. That being siad, it stands the test of time quite well. With effects now that are an afterthought with CGI, for back then, this was truly frightening. The story itself is very well done, with a woman who has a traumatic experience with a serial killer nearly killing her and her being sent to a rehab cetner. Well, this little retreat for her health may not be exactly what it seems to be. This is where the fun begins. Some very memorable dialogue in this movie along with some classic scenes of transformation along with a picture perfect ending. The scares are there, and doesn't use the tried and true "blare the sound" routine. The acting is solid and the characters are different enough to keep their own identities throughout. At this time there were about 3 really good werewolf movies that should be on everyones list (yet only one of them named by the viewers). Good call, Deedee. I welcome rewatch for me.

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