Review of Howling IV: The Original Nightmare (1988) by Alex S — 29 Dec 2014

Terrible. Probably the worst werewolf movie I've ever seen. I will agree with a previous reviewer that the melting dude towards the end is the only highlight.

This review of Howling IV: The Original Nightmare (1988) was written by Alex S on 29 Dec 2014.

Howling IV: The Original Nightmare has generally received negative reviews.

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By Addison P (213) on 29 Aug 2007

Pretty darn corny, was so weird when Richard transforms. Didnt think they melted and then came back as a werewolf. Pretty cool effect though…

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By Alex R (2,581) on 13 Oct 2007

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By Dorothy H (145) on 12 Dec 2009

There are different werewolf movies and it will be wrong me to say I dont enjoy werewolf movies, I do but this made me yawn…

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By Mark W (2,041) on 04 Mar 2013

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Not that bad, but still not that good, More based on the first book then the origional was…

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By Bryan E (109) on 16 Sep 2014

The original nightmare my ass. This film is boring and it's an insult to the original. Also there is barely any scenes with werewolves…

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By Dan D (1,306) on 23 Mar 2007

This is a classic movie I think its good I have not seen it I seen the first howling but not that one…

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By Amanda H (1,679) on 12 Oct 2014

It's '80s straight-to-video horror, and a remake at that. Having said that, it's actually not the worst B horror I've ever seen…

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By Paul E (651) on 08 Sep 2008

A sort of remake of the original film. In fact, this is probably worse than Mora's efforts. At least his weren't as fucking boring as this…

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