The Howling (1981)

Summary: Movie Stats Directed By: Joe Dante Produced By: Michael Finnell and Jack Conrad Written By: John Sayles and Terence H. Winkless Starring: Dee Wallace, Patrick Macnee, Dennis Dugan, Christopher Stone, and Belinda Balaski Studio: None Rating: R Release Date: April 10, 1981 Run Time: 91 Minutes Budget: $1.5 Million Box Office: $17,985,893 Plot: Television newswoman Karen White takes some much-needed time off after a traumatic incident with a serial killer. Hoping to conquer her inner demons, she heads for The Colony, a secluded retreat where the creepy residents are a little too eager to make her feel at home. Also, there seems to be a bizarre connection between Eddie Quist and this supposedly safe haven. And when, after nights of being tormented by unearthly cries, Karen ventures into the forest and makes a terrifying discovery. Now she must not only fight for her life... but for her very soul! Helped launch the short-lived werewolf craze in the early 1980s. The description and information in this episode is taken from IMDB.com and Wikipedia.org. What’s in the Episode? Episode Summary: Eye Open Podcast reviews Joe Dante's “The Howling” (1981) starring Dee Wallace, Patrick Macnee, Dennis Dugan, Christopher Stone, and Belinda Balaski. What happens when the show reviews its first werewolf franchise? Can this stand up to the likes of An American Werewolf in London? Is is under appreciated? Or does it fall shy on story telling? Is the transformation effect worth the watch? Tune in to find out. Popcorn Rating The Sock: Medium / Husky: Medium / Farm: Medium Episode: S3E17 Episode Run Time: 84 Minutes DISCUSS THIS EPISODE IN THE FORUM HERE