The Howling (1981) - Imagine your worst fear a reality.

The Howling

Imagine your worst fear a reality.
( Horror )

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MPAA Rating:

US Runtime: 91 min

Country of Origin: United States of America

Premiere Date:
Jan 21, 1981 [USA]

Director:	Joe Dante [Director]

Writers:	John Sayles [Screenplay] Terence H. Winkless [Screenplay]

Producers:	Daniel H. Blatt [Executive Producer] Rob Bottin [Associate Producer] Jack Conrad [Producer] Michael Finnell [Producer] Steven A. Lane [Executive Producer]

Cinematography:	John Hora [Director of Photography]

Edited by:	Joe Dante [Editor] Mark Goldblatt [Editor]

Music Composed by	Pino Donaggio [Original Music Composer]

Costume Design:	Jack Buehler [Costume Design]

Casting by	Susan Arnold [Casting] Judith Weiner [Casting]

Production Companys:	AVCO Embassy Pictures (US) International Film Investors (US) Wescom Productions

Plot Summary:

After a bizarre and near deadly encounter with a serial killer, a television newswoman is sent to a remote mountain resort whose residents may not be what they seem.

Cast:

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 Don McLeod T.C. Quist Bill Sorrells Kline Ivan Saric Jack Molina Steve Nevil Young Cop Sarina C. Grant Hooker Wendell Wright Man at Bar Herbie Braha Porno Cashier Joe Bratcher Radio Man Chico Martínez Man on Street Daniel Núñez Liquor Cashier Michael O'Dwyer Drunk

Uncredited Cast:

Roger Corman Man in Phone Booth (uncredited) John Sayles Morgue Attendant (uncredited) Jonathan Kaplan Gas Station Attendant (uncredited)		Forrest J. Ackerman Bookstore Customer (uncredited) Michael Chapman Man at End of Bar (uncredited) Mick Garris Man with TV Guide (uncredited)

Stunt Crew:

Roger Creed Stunt Coordinator		Conrad E. Palmisano Utility Stunts

Sound Crew:

Douglas Vaughan Boom Operator

Special Visual Effects Crew:

David Allen Visual Effects Roger George Special Effects		Peter Kuran Visual Effects

Art Department:

Ivo Cristante Property Master		Steven Legler Set Designer

Directing Crew:

Jack Cummins First Assistant Director

Camera and Electrical Department:

Norman Cattell First Assistant Camera Laurel Moore Still Photographer John Murray Gaffer		Roger Sassen Best Boy Electric Kurt Young Key Grip

Costume and Wardrobe Department:

Nancy G. Fox Wardrobe Supervisor

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