The howling [videodisc] / a Daniel H. Blatt production ; screenplay by John Sayles and Terence H. Winkless ; produced by Michael Finnell and Jack Conrad ; directed by Joe Dante.
Based on the novel by Gary Brandner. Originally released as a motion picture in 1981. Special features: "Unleashing the beast : making 'The howling'" multi-part documentary; deleted scenes; outtakes; "Making a monster movie : inside 'The howling'" documentary; audio commentaries; photo gallery; interviews with co-writer and stop motion animator; a look at the film's locations; cut to shreds; Howlings eternal with Steven A. Lane. Region 1, widescreen (1.85:1) presentation; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround, Dolby 2.0 stereo. Dee Wallace-Stone, Patrick Macnee, Dennis Dugan, Christopher Stone, Belinda Balaski, Kevin McCarthy, John Carradine, Slim Pickins, Elisabeth Brooks.
Summary:
Traumatized by a near-fatal encounter with a serial killer, a TV newscaster takes time off at a secluded retreat. But after nights of being tormented by bestial, bloodcurdling cries, she ventures into the woods seeking answers and makes a terrifying discovery. Now she must fight not only for her life-- but for her soul.
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