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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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Cast · Directed by Joe Dante

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

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The Howling — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Howling?

The Howling is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, BFI Player and MovieSphere+ in United States. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Howling on Netflix?

No, The Howling is not on Netflix in United States as of August 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and BFI Player.

Is The Howling on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — The Howling is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United States as of August 2026.

Where can I watch The Howling for free?

The Howling is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy and Plex in United States.

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).