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Genre | Horror |
Format | 4K |
Contributor | Terence H. Winkless, Jack Conrad, Joe Dante, Dennis Dugan, Dee Wallace, Gary Brandner, Christopher Stone, Michael Finnell, Patrick Macnee, John Sayles See more |
Language | English |
Runtime | 1 hour and 31 minutes |
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From the director of Gremlins and Piranha comes the ultimate masterpiece of primal terror. Severely shaken after a near-fatal encounter with a serial killer, TV newscaster Karen White (Dee Wallace, E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial) takes some much-needed time off. Hoping to conquer her inner demons, she heads for "the Colony," a secluded retreat where her new neighbors are just a tad too eager to make her feel at home. Also, there seems to be a bizarre link between her would-be attacker and this supposedly safe haven. And when, after nights of being tormented by savage shrieks and unearthly cries, Karen ventures into the forest to find answers, she makes a terrifying discovery. Now she must fight not only for her life…but for her very soul!
Bonus Content:
- 2021 4K Restoration by StudioCanal, Approved by Director Joe Dante
- Audio Commentary with Director Joe Dante and Actors Dee Wallace, Christopher Stone, and Robert Picardo
- Audio Commentary by Author Gary Bradner
- Audio Commentary with Joe Dante, Dee Wallace, Christopher Stone and Robert Picardo
- Audio Commentary by Gary Bradner
- Fun. Fur. Film.: An Interview with Dee Wallace
- Howling's Eternal: An Interview with Executive Producer Steven A. Lane
- Cut to Shreds: An Interview with Editor Mark Goldblatt
- Interview with Co-Writer Terence H. Winkless
- Interview with Stop Motion Animator David Allen
- Unleashing the Beast: The Making of The Howling (Vintage Featurette)
- Making a Monster Movie: Inside The Howling (Vintage Featurette)
- Deleted Scenes with Optional Commentary
- Outtakes
- H orror's Hallowed Grounds: A Look at the Film's Original Locations
- Theatrical Trailer
- Trailers From Hell: Writer Josh Olson on The Howling
- Still Gallery
Product details
- MPAA rating : R (Restricted)
- Package Dimensions : 6.77 x 5.39 x 0.55 inches; 0.02 ounces
- Item model number : 1LXL-JPGDa14
- Director : Joe Dante
- Media Format : 4K
- Run time : 1 hour and 31 minutes
- Release date : February 15, 2022
- Actors : Dee Wallace, Patrick Macnee, Michael Finnell, Dennis Dugan, Christopher Stone
- Producers : Jack Conrad, Michael Finnell
- Studio : SHOUT! FACTORY
- ASIN : B07GQ59WF3
- Writers : Gary Brandner, John Sayles, Terence H. Winkless
- Country of Origin : USA
- Number of discs : 2
- Best Sellers Rank: #3,196 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)
- #202 in Horror (Movies & TV)
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While some of the extra content included on Scream Factory's new release can be found elsewhere, the company has yet again gone above and beyond the call of duty in presenting us fans with some really nice extra content. Chief amongst these new offerings is an exemplary interview with effects creator David W. Allen (I want one of those werewolf figurines!) in which he explains why his work for Dante was not used in the movie (with the exception of about two seconds worth of footage that comes near the end) and how he went about designing his own werewolf creatures under contract for the picture (best of all is the cut footage in which we get a glimpse of Allen's unused work). But the extra that caused me to spring for this new release was the audio commentary with author Gary Brandner, moderated by DVD producer and filmmaker Michael Felscher. While the old 2-disc DVD set put out under the MGM banner had some strong extra materials, it did not include any information about the source novel (other than the producers saying that they had decided to throw the back out and start over with a fresh script!) and this was a dramatic oversight in my opinion. While it is true that books belong to a completely different world than that of the movies, the story's source is important for understanding where the initial ideas themselves hail from. And the commentary track on this Blu-Ray is a whopper of an item if you ask me. The only thing that could have improved it would have been a video interview with Brandner, but the audio itself is great--probably even people who may not care about the writing of books (or movies) will find it an enjoyable listen. Brander is fairly open when talking to Felscher (he claims that he was on a "skyrocket to mediocrity" after the original Holwing novel was published, hilarious) and he offers some insights about what it is like to work for the "Hollywood people" and to have his novels translated onto film. He also mentions that his novel "had a better story" than the Landis-concocted mesh that was used as the basis for AN AMERICAN WEREWOLF IN LONDON, and I agree with him on this point. Brandner's source material does in fact make the picture a bit stronger than it would have been without a more solid story to build its script upon. Brandner's own opinion about director Joe Dante is not so flattering, but he does say that the man made a good movie and it did undoubtedly put Brandner on the map (so to speak) as well. I have not read the original Brandner novel yet, but it is clear from the get-go that Dante's movie is less an adaptation than a completely original take on the werewolf mythos. This extra is, in my opinion, a collector's item. I also have to mention that the making-of documentary material here is equally great, explaining the complete making of the original picture and even covering (briefly) the making of the many sequels that are still going on to this very day. I also would be remiss if I do not offer my opinion that Dee Wallace Stone was magnificent in this movie, paving the way for herself as a future scream queen in horror cinema (following up this performance with another strong turn in Lewis Teague's CUJO). But overall I also have to say that the entire cast seemed to be having a good time with this movie, and viewers in turn will also have a good time watching them.
Scream Factory's presentation of THE HOWLING on Blu-Ray should become a standard-setter for future releases. The original artwork and the newly commissioned artwork included in this package is fantastic, and the wealth of extras doesn't hurt either. The TLC given to the picture and sound transfer is also quite nice. If you want to know why a lot of us love the work that Scream Factory is doing, simply pick up a copy of this release. It pretty much speaks for itself. A+ (for the whole package)
Here's one thing that Shout has continued to do on almost every title I've since purchased from them. They will create new cover artwork for the film, which I love. But just in case you're not a fan of the new artwork, they also provide the original movie poster artwork on the flip side of the cover insert. There are some titles where I like the newly commissioned artwork, but then there are titles like The Howling where I just don't think you can ever outdo the original work with the claws ripping through and you see the lady's mouth screaming through one of the tears in the fabric. What I love about that artwork is it is not clear if she is being attacked by a werewolf, or if she is actually becoming one. I'm so glad that Shout continues to honor the work done by the original artists, thereby giving me the option to decide which cover I go with.
Now let's get to the movie itself. It had been a few years since I've watched this film, so some of the frights still worked for me. I turned the lights off and the sound up as the iconic scratch marks rip across the screen, which as the camera pans out you realize spells The Howling. When the screen suddenly explodes, that got my adrenaline going, and now I was ready for the ride. The picture on this is just absolutely beautiful. I really have never seen such a clear print of this film. The colors are really rich and vibrant, and the blacks have a good solid look to them. If the picture doesn't blow you away, then the sound certainly will. They have done a great job with the surround effects. One of the things I had forgotten about this film was the music. The way the organ is used really brings you back to the glory days of the Universal monster films, but then the orchestral score is woven so beautifully which helps create a really creepy atmosphere. Listen for yourself, and I think you'll agree.
The one thing I was afraid of seeing this in high definition was that it might make the special effects look a little less than pleasant. That is not the case at all. This still stands as a groundbreaking film in the use of special effects, and I think they hold up very well to some of the CGI crap I've seen. The only scene where it really stood out to me was the one where the man and woman turn into werewolves in the midst of there loving by the fire. The animation is much more apparent in HD, but it's not a big enough distraction to ruin the whole thing. It is amazing how they managed to pull off the effects with what they had to work with back then.
One of the things I really like about Shout is the fact that many times they will produce some new special features for these new releases. But never fear, because the other features from the DVD are also included, some of which have had a visual upgrade since their original release. The new features are really cool, and give us some fresh insight to the behind-the-scenes goings on during the making of The Howling.
Bottom Line: If you like a good old-fashioned horror film, then you owe it to yourself to get this movie. If you already own the DVD version from a few years back, forget it. The new sound and video upgrades are well worth a double-dip. Not to mention some new special features.
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Looking dated now and not as enjoyable as seen in 1981 nevertheless it's still an interesting film with a style of the late 20th century (kind of looks like Dallas and Dynasty).
I've been watching 'The Americans', a spy thriller series set in the Regan years of the 1980's and good though it was they couldn't quite recreate the awfulness of that period --- big hair, big cars, pretty and manicured people. It's here in all its glory and should be appreciated as the film plot is great. It's just not executed that well.
Needed editing differently as the film jumps in certain scenes. Continuity problems as a result.
The werewolf transformations are good but look weak compared to Carpenter's 'The Thing' of the following year. And they don't match the iconic 'An American Werewolf In London' for pure horror in my view.
It's still a most viewable film but in parts is in danger of giving us a laugh in all honesty. I think that's what I mean when I say 'dated'.
Doch zurück zu "The Howling". Die Story fängt eigentlich schon mittendrin an, man sitzt mit einer Reporterin anfangs relativ schnell in einem schlüpfrigen Porno-Kino, in dem sie sich mit einem vermeintlichen Killer alleine treffen will (naja). Die Funkverbindung bricht natürlich zusammen, so dass sie letztlich mit dem Killer völlig isoliert im dunklen Kino ist und dieser ihr etwas zeigen will....
Nur soviel, sie überlebt das und kommt in ein Sanatorium, das lustige Überraschungen bieten wird und den Werwolf-Fan unruhig auf seinem Stuhl/Sessel hin und her rutschen lassen wird.
Die Tricks sind handgemacht, zur damaligen Zeit sicher die besten, die man sehen konnte und lassen CGI-Verwandlungen a la Underworld oder Vampir-Werwolf-Liebesfilmchen von heute ganz schön alt aussehen. Da die Story ein bisschen was von Rosemaries Baby hat, die Mistviecher klasse aussehen und richtig böse sind bekommt der Film von mir 5 Sterne. Zu den zusätzlichen Gimmicks kann ich Euch nichts sagen, da ich sie noch nicht gesehen habe.