The Howling

The Howling

Imagine your worst fear a reality.

R 1981 · 91 min · ★ 6.6 · Horror

After a bizarre and near fatal encounter with a serial killer, a newswoman is sent to a rehabilitation center whose inhabitants may not be what they seem.

Directed by Joe Dante · Written by John Sayles

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