- Format: PAL
- Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
- Number of discs: 2
- Classification: 18
- Studio: Momentum
- DVD Release Date: 18 Oct 2004
- Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
- ASIN: B0000AZVEZ
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 14,994 in Film & TV (See Top 100 in Film & TV)
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Pulsepounding Fun At Its Very Best!,
This review is from: The Howling [Special Edition] [DVD] (DVD)
For as long as I've watched movies, my own personal yearning has seen me lean more towards the horror genre.
At least with a horror movie, more often than not, you will be guaranteed some form of entertainment. Such is a case in point with this superlative lycanthropic tale based upon the best seller by Gary Brandner and co written by the kings of low budget cinema, John Sayles and Terence Winkless. I say co-written, but as has become apparent, the script submitted by Winkless lack shall we say, that certain bite, and Sayles being the more literate of the two was drafted in to give the movie a complete transformation. Of course being in the hands of first time director at that time, Joe Dante, would become the beloved cult classic that we know and love today. However all things being equal, this movie's lack of success was more or less down to the much bigger hyped other lycanthrope movie being unleashed at the same time, and that movie being of course John Landis's 'An American Werewolf In London' Can we ever compare the two, perhaps not, perhaps maybe my personal choice of the two, would have me leaning towards Joe Dante's directorial debut. I've always held a deep affection for the low budget B movie, sure enough I watched quite a few in my time, and to be truthful I have been left jaded by many. However, the spirit that pervades this movie has carried it through the decades, and indeed this movie like so many that have since gone on to spawn a franchise has perhaps had it's reputation somewhat dragged through the mud, but this movie for me represents pure pulse pounding fun at its very best! When it comes to special effects, every artist has his or her own trademark, everyone knows that Rick Baker concocts a mean looking Gorilla, as that is his speciality, and he has carried that trend through many a movie. Likewise, the same can be said for the work of Rob Bottin, another genius in his chosen field. If you never saw his name attached to movies like 'Legend' but you witnessed the many wonderful creations on show within the movie, you identify instantly that work you see with that of the artist who placed it all together. This is a horror movie, that carries all before it. Great direction, groovy special effects, an eerie atmosphere that lingers throughout, a well written and literate script and best of all, a legendary list of character actors, who belong to that well cherished list of who's who in the horror world hall of fame. Without hesitation. 10/10
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
A Howler of a movie!,
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This review is from: The Howling [Special Edition] [DVD] (DVD)
TV reporter Karen White (Scream Queen Dee Wallace!) becomes traumatised after investigative reporting leads her to a meeting in a dark room with a serial killer she knows only as "Eddie". Following their encounter (and his death thanks to the police), Karen is so traumatised she can neither remember what happened, or what she saw.
At the suggestion of a Psychiatrist (Patrick Macnee, she and her husband Bill are sent to the Colony, an experimental rural rehabilitation centre, where they meet the unusual locals such as the dark leather clad predatory Marsha and her strange animal-like brother. Karen starts to hear howling at night, and is concerned things are not what they seem at the Colony. Meanwhile her colleagues from work are investigating the serial killer case which leads them into more dangerous territory - werewolves! With some spectacular special effects very cutting edge for it's time (it uses some of the technology similar to what was used in American Werewolf in London which was also released the same year as this movie) and an interesting storyline, this has survived through the ages despite it's outdated hairstyles and clothes. Definately a keeper you can watch again and again.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
One of the best howlers since American Werewolf..,
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This review is from: The Howling [Special Edition] [DVD] (DVD)
A true masterpiece by Joe Dante which stands proud next to John Landis's American werewolf in London (stay away from the sequel!!!) The story of a werewolf colony trying to live in tolerence with their prey...humans! The FX are great while not quite outdoing those impressive and painful looking werewolf scenes in John Landis's werewolf classic this still stands out and awws while it scares. But please keep away from the six or seven sequels that proceeded as they really are that bad and pedestrian and I am a fan of sequels but guys these really are that crap, Howling: The Freaks and The Marcupials (did I spell that right?) are the best even though these are stupid premises...Australian werewolves with poches ala kangaroo anyone? but the little werewolf baby is cute. The Freaks has an interesting if stupid story of a sideshow of freaks and a drifter who happens to be a...wait for it, werewolf in a kind of whodunit scenario. But really, there is a reason why these sequels were never titled "THE" HOWLING 5, the reason is that even the creators of these crappy movies knew that they were crap but I suppose the bargain bin sales kept them in the pub for a little longer while Joe Dante is shaking his head wondering why the hell did he allow this to go on through 7 sequels!!
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