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The Howling

A journalist, shaken by a recent encounter with a merciless killer, is dispatched to a secluded mountain retreat, where the inhabitants' true identities remain shrouded in mystery.

In a red light district, newswoman Karen White is stalked by a serial killer who has been terrorizing her with phone calls. After a violent confrontation, Karen's memory is lost and she seeks refuge at a secluded retreat, only to uncover a sinister connection between the killer and the retreat's residents.

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Studio(s): AVCO Embassy Pictures, International Film Investors

Originally Released: United States, Mar 13, 1981

Production Country: United States

Box Office Gross: $17,985,893.00

Budget: $1,000,000.00

Genres:Horror

Main Cast

Dee WallaceDee WallaceKaren White
Patrick MacneePatrick MacneeDr. George Waggner
Dennis DuganDennis DuganChris
Christopher StoneChristopher StoneR. William 'Bill' Neill
Belinda BalaskiBelinda BalaskiTerry Fisher
Kevin McCarthyKevin McCarthyFred Francis
John CarradineJohn CarradineErle Kenton
Slim PickensSlim PickensSam Newfield
Elisabeth BrooksElisabeth BrooksMarsha Quist
Robert PicardoRobert PicardoEddie Quist
Noble WillinghamNoble WillinghamCharlie Barton
James MurtaughJames MurtaughJerry Warren
Jim McKrellJim McKrellLew Landers
Meshach TaylorMeshach TaylorShantz
Robert A. BurnsRobert A. BurnsPorn Store Patron
Kenneth TobeyKenneth TobeyOlder Cop
Dick MillerDick MillerWalter Paisley - Bookstore Owner
Don McLeodDon McLeodT.C. Quist
Bill SorrellsBill SorrellsKline
Steve NevilSteve NevilYoung Cop
Sarina C. GrantSarina C. GrantHooker
Wendell WrightWendell WrightMan at Bar
Herbie BrahaHerbie BrahaPorno Cashier
Joe BratcherJoe BratcherRadio Man
Chico MartínezChico MartínezMan on Street
Roger CormanRoger CormanMan in Phone Booth (uncredited)
John SaylesJohn SaylesMorgue Attendant (uncredited)
Jonathan KaplanJonathan KaplanGas Station Attendant (uncredited)
Forrest J. AckermanForrest J. AckermanBookstore Customer (uncredited)
Michael ChapmanMichael ChapmanMan at End of Bar (uncredited)
Mick GarrisMick GarrisMan with TV Guide (uncredited)

Creators

Joe DanteJoe DanteDirector
John SaylesJohn SaylesScreenplay
Gary BrandnerGary BrandnerNovel
Terence H. WinklessTerence H. WinklessScreenplay

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