Movie
Where to Watch The Howling (1981) in the US
- 1981
- R
- 1h 31m
- 6.5IMDb
- 76%Rotten Tomatoes
- 68Metascore
The Howling is available with a subscription, free with ads, or free with a participating library card in the United States.
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What it's about
In a red light district, newswoman Karen White is bugged by the police, investigating serial killer Eddie Quist, who has been molesting her through phone calls. After police officers find them in a peep-show cabin and shoot Eddie, Karen becomes emotionally disturbed and loses her memory. Hoping to conquer her inner demons, she heads for the Colony, a secluded retreat where the creepy residents are rather too eager to make her feel at home. There also 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.
Cast and crew
- Director
- Joe Dante
- Starring
- Dee Wallace, Patrick Macnee, Dennis Dugan
Details
- Release date
- Apr 10, 1981
- Language
- English, Spanish
- Country
- United States
- Box office
- $17,985,893
- Awards
- 2 wins & 3 nominations total
Where to Watch The Howling (1981) in the US — common questions
- Where to watch The Howling in the United States?
- The Howling is available with a subscription, free with ads, or free with a participating library card in the United States. Watch the movie with a subscription on Prime Video (HD). Watch the movie free with ads on Plex Channel (HD), Plex Player (HD), Prime Video (HD), and Tubi TV. Watch the movie free with a participating library card on Kanopy (HD).
- Can I stream The Howling or do I have to rent it in the United States?
- Watch the movie with a subscription on Prime Video (HD).
- Can I watch The Howling for free in the United States?
- Watch the movie free with ads on Plex Channel (HD), Plex Player (HD), Prime Video (HD), and Tubi TV. Watch the movie free with a participating library card on Kanopy (HD).
