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Howling IV: The Original Nightmare

4.619881h 35mRMovieHorror

An author who was sent to the town Drakho, because of a nervous breakdown, gets wound up in a mystery revolving around demons and werewolves. She starts seeing ghosts and dismisses them as her own imagination, but when they turn out to be real she becomes suspicious of the odd town and of its past.

DirectorJohn Hough
WritersClive Turner·Freddie Rowe
ProducersAvi Lerner·Steven A. Lane

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Cast · Directed by John Hough

RWRomy Walthall
Romy Walthall
Marie Adams
MWMichael T. Weiss
Michael T. Weiss
Richard Adams
AHAntony Hamilton
Antony Hamilton
Tom
SSSusanne Severeid
Susanne Severeid
Janice
LDLamya Derval
Lamya Derval
Eleanor
NANorman Anstey
Norman Anstey
Sheriff
MJ
Maxine John
Paula
GLGreg Latter
Greg Latter
John (as Gregg Latter)
DF
Dennis Folbigge
Dr. Coombes
MK
Megan Kruskal
Sister Ruth
DS
Denis Smith
Mr. Ormstead
CT
Clive Turner
Tow Truck Driver

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Howling IV: The Original Nightmare — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Howling IV: The Original Nightmare?

Howling IV: The Original Nightmare is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video Free and Plex in United Kingdom, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Howling IV: The Original Nightmare on Netflix?

No, Howling IV: The Original Nightmare is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of September 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video Free.

Is Howling IV: The Original Nightmare on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — Howling IV: The Original Nightmare is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United Kingdom as of September 2026.

Where can I watch Howling IV: The Original Nightmare for free?

Howling IV: The Original Nightmare is available to stream free (with ads) on Amazon Prime Video Free and Plex in United Kingdom.

Is there a sequel to Howling IV: The Original Nightmare?

Yes — Howling IV: The Original Nightmare is followed by Howling V: The Rebirth (1989) in the Howling Collection.

Is there a prequel to Howling IV: The Original Nightmare?

Yes — The Marsupials: The Howling III (1987) comes before Howling IV: The Original Nightmare in the Howling Collection.

Is Howling IV: The Original Nightmare part of a trilogy?

No — Howling IV: The Original Nightmare 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).