Review of The Howling (1981) by Paul L — 28 Nov 2007
The Howling is awash with Joe Dante's usual style of Comedy and Horror, along with Rob Bottin's awesome special make-up effects.
A modern ('80s) Werewolf tale, the emphasis is on the psychology of Lycanthropy, rather than having werewolves running around eating people all through the picture, and as a result, is more believable.
Dee Wallace puts in a brilliant performance as TV Reporter, Karen White. She is utterly believable in her terror and that allows the audience to believe in the fantastical situations she finds herself in.
Robert Picardo is brilliant as the psycho killer, Elisabeth Brooks is dead-sexy as the psycho killer's psycho sister and Dick Miller is hilarious as the Occult Bookstore owner.
The Howling is a classic movie that will have you howling with terror and laughter.
This review of The Howling (1981) was written by Paul L on 28 Nov 2007.
The Howling has generally received positive reviews.
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