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The Howling (1981)

Movie91minsRated R18+

IMDb6.5/ 10CTV score6.5/ 10

Where to watch The Howling in Australia

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Availability checked 5 November 2026. Streaming availability data from JustWatch.

About The Howling

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.

Year
1981
Genres
Horror, Romance
Runtime
91mins
Rated
R18+
Director
Joe Dante
Top cast
Dee Wallace, Patrick Macnee, Dennis Dugan, Christopher Stone, Belinda Balaski

The Howling release dates in Australia

First release (worldwide)

Release dates: TMDB.

Cast and crew of The Howling

  • Dee Wallaceas Karen White
  • Patrick Macneeas Dr. George Waggner
  • Dennis Duganas Chris
  • Christopher Stoneas R. William 'Bill' Neill
  • Belinda Balaskias Terry Fisher
  • Kevin McCarthyas Fred Francis
  • John Carradineas Erle Kenton
  • Slim Pickensas Sam Newfield
  • Elisabeth Brooksas Marsha Quist
  • Robert Picardoas Eddie Quist
  • Margie Impertas Donna
  • Noble Willinghamas Charlie Barton
  • James Murtaughas Jerry Warren
  • Jim McKrellas Lew Landers
  • Meshach Tayloras Shantz
Director
Joe Dante
Screenplay
John Sayles, Terence H. Winkless
Novel
Gary Brandner
Producer
Jack Conrad, Michael Finnell
Original Music Composer
Pino Donaggio
Director of Photography
John Hora

Cast and crew: TMDB.

The Howling trailer

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Can I rent or buy The Howling in Australia?

Yes, you can rent or buy The Howling in Australia on Apple TV (rent from $4.99, buy from $14.99).