Review of The Howling (1981) by John T — 09 Apr 2008

Wait what?? The synopsis is total bullshit.

This review of The Howling (1981) was written by John T on 09 Apr 2008.

The Howling has generally received positive reviews.

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Extremely well crafted, entertaining, yet amusing The Howling is one of the best Horror films in the 80's and it is also one of the best werewolf…

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By Paul J (1,190) on 21 May 2014

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I wanted more from The Howling... and I wanted it at a more entertaining pace. I'm already hard on werewolf movies & Dee Wallace movies…

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