- Format: Colour, DVD-Video, NTSC
- Language English
- Region: Region 1 (US and Canada DVD formats.)
- Aspect Ratio: 4:3 - 1.33:1
- Number of discs: 1
- Classification: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested) (US MPAA rating. See details.)
- Studio: Edi Video
- DVD Release Date: 19 Jun 2007
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- ASIN: B000IJ79TS
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 49,073 in Film & TV (See Top 100 in Film & TV)
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The Howling V: A bunch of strangers are killed off, one by one, by a werewolf in an old, spooky, castle.
The Howling sequels aren't exactly held in high esteem by horror fans. The second film in the franchise is a hoot, to be sure, but the rest range between average at best, and atrocious at worst (The Howling VII is sometimes sited as one of the worst films of all time, and not without good reason).
However, The Howling V has always had a few defenders who enjoy its kooky charms, and who dig the idea of a werewolf whodunit (incidentally, if that prospect appeals to you then you might also want to check out The Beast Must Die - sure, the "werewolf" is naff, being just an ordinary dog, but in every other respect the film is a lot of fun).
I, for one, quite enjoy this film, though I will concede several points to its critics. There is some annoyingly misplaced humour early on; the pace does start to drag a bit in the middle; oh, and the conclusion is impossible (that is to say the werewolf couldn't have actually been the werewolf because there was an earlier scene in which the culprit is seen doing stuff at the same moment that the werewolf is attacking someone elsewhere). Plus there are numerous plot holes, and the acting is... well, it gets pretty bad in some cases. And then there's that musical cue which chimes in every time a character dies. Personally, I never minded this, but I admit that it does get pretty tired after a while.
But still, with all that having been said, I still love the location/set, as well as the whole notion of a werewolf whodunit. Also the main theme tune is pretty cool to boot. I say, give the film a watch if you see it on the cheap. It really isn't too bad if you go in with the right expectations. Just DON'T EXPECT TO SEE MUCH OF THE WEREWOLF in this one.
The Howling VI: a man is cursed to become a werewolf every full moon. He seeks revenge against the man responsible for his affliction, and tracks him down. It turns out that his nemesis runs a circus freakshow. Moreover, the villain just so happens to be a vampire.
I've got less to say about this one. It's not got a fraction of the charm of the previous film, though it is technically competent. Bottom line: the characters are dull, the "werewolf" is rubbish, and the whole thing is missing any kind of spark to ignite the viewer's interest. Dullsville.
So it's not technically bad, as such, but it's certainly no better than average, and isn't really much fun to sit through. You can safely give this one a miss.
The Howling sequels aren't exactly held in high esteem by horror fans. The second film in the franchise is a hoot, to be sure, but the rest range between average at best, and atrocious at worst (The Howling VII is sometimes sited as one of the worst films of all time, and not without good reason).
However, The Howling V has always had a few defenders who enjoy its kooky charms, and who dig the idea of a werewolf whodunit (incidentally, if that prospect appeals to you then you might also want to check out The Beast Must Die - sure, the "werewolf" is naff, being just an ordinary dog, but in every other respect the film is a lot of fun).
I, for one, quite enjoy this film, though I will concede several points to its critics. There is some annoyingly misplaced humour early on; the pace does start to drag a bit in the middle; oh, and the conclusion is impossible (that is to say the werewolf couldn't have actually been the werewolf because there was an earlier scene in which the culprit is seen doing stuff at the same moment that the werewolf is attacking someone elsewhere). Plus there are numerous plot holes, and the acting is... well, it gets pretty bad in some cases. And then there's that musical cue which chimes in every time a character dies. Personally, I never minded this, but I admit that it does get pretty tired after a while.
But still, with all that having been said, I still love the location/set, as well as the whole notion of a werewolf whodunit. Also the main theme tune is pretty cool to boot. I say, give the film a watch if you see it on the cheap. It really isn't too bad if you go in with the right expectations. Just DON'T EXPECT TO SEE MUCH OF THE WEREWOLF in this one.
The Howling VI: a man is cursed to become a werewolf every full moon. He seeks revenge against the man responsible for his affliction, and tracks him down. It turns out that his nemesis runs a circus freakshow. Moreover, the villain just so happens to be a vampire.
I've got less to say about this one. It's not got a fraction of the charm of the previous film, though it is technically competent. Bottom line: the characters are dull, the "werewolf" is rubbish, and the whole thing is missing any kind of spark to ignite the viewer's interest. Dullsville.
So it's not technically bad, as such, but it's certainly no better than average, and isn't really much fun to sit through. You can safely give this one a miss.
2 of 3 people found the following review helpful
I brought this so that i could get howling 5 as i already owned howling 6 which i have given 5 stars to before so this review is just on howling 5.I absolutely love this movie everything in it is great apart from one of the dreadful actresses but hey she's hot so it doesn't matter.The film has tons of atmosphere and although you hardly see a werewolf it seems to add to the tension.A must buy for horror fans and at that price they may aswell give it away.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
The Howling 5 & 6
2 Dec 2010
I recommend The Howling 5 to anyone who loves the original Howling movie. It's atmospheric alot of suspense and set in a really old castle. Also you have to work out who is the werewolf which makes it even more fun. A real who done it movie only in this case it's a werewolf killer.
The Howling 6: The freaks
Well they were real freaks especially the vampire instead of having sharp teeth like most vampires do. They had to make him a little different yes he looks like a purple deamon when he transforms. I thought the movie was pretty good only they ruined it for me with having the vampire look like a deamon who's purple and also the ending but an understanding ending as well. I liked the actors no real big actors but that's always good in horror movies because you don't know who might die. Would I watch the movie again maybe in 5 or 6 years time. The howling 5 I'll watch again and again and will always find it an enjoyable movie. Beats the hell out of The howling 3 the cheapest crapest movie in the series which had promise but didn't deliver because bad production and a lack of direction really could have been something really good but made into a comedy that wasn't even funny. The Howling 4 is a absolute classic and I don't care what anyone says about it, It's a brillant movie with a great story and loads of action and scary bits very hard to pick out of The Howling and The Howling 4 only the werewolves are better in the first howling movie. But the ones in The Howling 4 suited the movie right down to the ground, A must see movie you shouldn't be disappointed just watch it it's a classic.
The Howling 6: The freaks
Well they were real freaks especially the vampire instead of having sharp teeth like most vampires do. They had to make him a little different yes he looks like a purple deamon when he transforms. I thought the movie was pretty good only they ruined it for me with having the vampire look like a deamon who's purple and also the ending but an understanding ending as well. I liked the actors no real big actors but that's always good in horror movies because you don't know who might die. Would I watch the movie again maybe in 5 or 6 years time. The howling 5 I'll watch again and again and will always find it an enjoyable movie. Beats the hell out of The howling 3 the cheapest crapest movie in the series which had promise but didn't deliver because bad production and a lack of direction really could have been something really good but made into a comedy that wasn't even funny. The Howling 4 is a absolute classic and I don't care what anyone says about it, It's a brillant movie with a great story and loads of action and scary bits very hard to pick out of The Howling and The Howling 4 only the werewolves are better in the first howling movie. But the ones in The Howling 4 suited the movie right down to the ground, A must see movie you shouldn't be disappointed just watch it it's a classic.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
The Howling.
15 Mar 2010
The Howling V-The Rebirth is an HUGE Improvement over the last few Sequels which were all really bad. Part VI- I don't care much for but it's worth watching. The Howling V is more of a whodunit/clue type movie with not Much wolf just a creepy castle,but still worth watching.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
"Werewolf?!?" "There wolf. There castle. There...carnival." "Enough. I get the movie reference."
30 Jan 2011
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The tradition of Howling sequels having absolutely no relation to previous entries continues in this 2 movie set.
In Part V: The Rebirth, a group of invited guests are brought to Budapest for the opening of a castle left abandoned for exactly 500 years. Chalked up as publicity for tourism by their host, it is not only revealed later on the actual reason for said reopening, but also how the unusual selection process was conducted to assemble the guests... A werewolf movie has to be pretty bad for Doc Noc not to like if it's set in a castle environment to boot. A good idea and setting, however, cannot overcome mostly stale acting, annoying background music used nearly every time another murder occurs and a pathetically short amount of werewolf screentime. 3.5/10
From Hungary to the small U.S. town of Canton Bluff we go in Part VI: The Freaks, where a newly arrived drifter with a British accent gets work as a handyman for an old church. Will the combination of a refurbished place of worship and the visiting Harker's World of Wonder carnival troupe provide enough of a boost for the drought inflicted town? Depends on their position on the subject of the supernatural... as well as their tolerance level on cattle mutilations and outright murder. At risk of sounding like a broken record, again we have a good idea and setting (Heck, we even have more than a werewolf on the monster menu! And no, I'm not referring to the Alligator Boy.) that is left lacking in the overall results. It is possibly the best Howling sequel since Part 2, but is that really saying much? 4.75/10
In Part V: The Rebirth, a group of invited guests are brought to Budapest for the opening of a castle left abandoned for exactly 500 years. Chalked up as publicity for tourism by their host, it is not only revealed later on the actual reason for said reopening, but also how the unusual selection process was conducted to assemble the guests... A werewolf movie has to be pretty bad for Doc Noc not to like if it's set in a castle environment to boot. A good idea and setting, however, cannot overcome mostly stale acting, annoying background music used nearly every time another murder occurs and a pathetically short amount of werewolf screentime. 3.5/10
From Hungary to the small U.S. town of Canton Bluff we go in Part VI: The Freaks, where a newly arrived drifter with a British accent gets work as a handyman for an old church. Will the combination of a refurbished place of worship and the visiting Harker's World of Wonder carnival troupe provide enough of a boost for the drought inflicted town? Depends on their position on the subject of the supernatural... as well as their tolerance level on cattle mutilations and outright murder. At risk of sounding like a broken record, again we have a good idea and setting (Heck, we even have more than a werewolf on the monster menu! And no, I'm not referring to the Alligator Boy.) that is left lacking in the overall results. It is possibly the best Howling sequel since Part 2, but is that really saying much? 4.75/10
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