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The Howling

6.619811h 31mRMovieHorror

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.

DirectorJoe Dante
WritersJohn Sayles·Terence H. Winkless
ProducersJack Conrad·Steven A. Lane

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Availability shown for India · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Joe Dante

DWDee Wallace
Dee Wallace
Karen White
PMPatrick Macnee
Patrick Macnee
Dr. George Waggner
DDDennis Dugan
Dennis Dugan
Chris
CSChristopher Stone
Christopher Stone
R. William 'Bill' Neill
BBBelinda Balaski
Belinda Balaski
Terry Fisher
KMKevin McCarthy
Kevin McCarthy
Fred Francis
JCJohn Carradine
John Carradine
Erle Kenton
SPSlim Pickens
Slim Pickens
Sam Newfield
EB
Elisabeth Brooks
Marsha Quist
RPRobert Picardo
Robert Picardo
Eddie Quist
MIMargie Impert
Margie Impert
Donna
NWNoble Willingham
Noble Willingham
Charlie Barton

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The Howling — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Howling?

The Howling isn't on any subscription service in India right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video. It's not on Netflix.

Is The Howling on Netflix?

No, The Howling is not on Netflix in India as of September 2026. You can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Is The Howling on Amazon Prime Video?

The Howling isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in India, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch The Howling for free?

The Howling isn't available free in India; you can only rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Is there a sequel to The Howling?

Yes — The Howling is followed by Howling II: Stirba - Werewolf Bitch (1985) in the Howling Collection.

Is there a prequel to The Howling?

The Howling is the first film in the Howling Collection.

Is The Howling part of a trilogy?

No — The Howling is part of the Howling Collection, which has 8 films.

How many movies are in the Howling Collection?

There are 8 films in the Howling Collection: The Howling (1981), Howling II: Stirba - Werewolf Bitch (1985), The Marsupials: The Howling III (1987), Howling IV: The Original Nightmare (1988), Howling V: The Rebirth (1989), Howling VI: The Freaks (1991), Howling: New Moon Rising (1995) and The Howling: Reborn (2011).