A television news presenter helps find a serial killer and suffers from PTSD after the experience.
All good monster-transformation movies highlight 'the beast' lurking within everyone and The Howling does this well with it's continual threat of violence and lust associated with the pleasures of the flesh.
As a werewolf movie, the plot is slightly obscure in that focuses on parodies such as the self help retreat and the media obsession with violence. There are also some tributes to Joe Dante's favourite pop culture icons and you might feel certain characters are there by his whim as opposed to being overly important to the plot.
The horror scenes and werewolf effects and very impressive for the era, particularly the transformation of one character.
Dee Wallace leads the cast very well and is supported well by the other actors. Dick Miller has his standard Dante cameo and is great as always.
All good monster-transformation movies highlight 'the beast' lurking within everyone and The Howling does this well with it's continual threat of violence and lust associated with the pleasures of the flesh.
As a werewolf movie, the plot is slightly obscure in that focuses on parodies such as the self help retreat and the media obsession with violence. There are also some tributes to Joe Dante's favourite pop culture icons and you might feel certain characters are there by his whim as opposed to being overly important to the plot.
The horror scenes and werewolf effects and very impressive for the era, particularly the transformation of one character.
Dee Wallace leads the cast very well and is supported well by the other actors. Dick Miller has his standard Dante cameo and is great as always.