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The Howling

Seen it?

2017 | 89 min | Horror, Science Fiction, Thriller

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (76% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it made about 133 times its budget. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing, horror fans and sci-fi fans.
The mood
Scary.
The pace
Fast-moving, at 1 hr 29 min.
What might put you off
Rated R: meant for adults.

A local myth will be discovered to be true by a group of teenagers on a night out on remote farmland. Is there a bloodthirsty creature that has been wandering the land?

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    76% on Rotten Tomatoes, 68 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted

  • Box office & staying powerStrong

    $20 million worldwide on a $150K budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 179K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Steven M. Smith

  • Maria AustinSophia
  • Jon-Paul GatesRathbone
  • Eirik KnutsvikJason
  • Tiffany-Ellen RobinsonKirsty
  • Elizabeth SaintThe Bride
  • Tony FadilThe Beast
  • Hans HernkeShelley
  • Steven M. SmithThe Crawling Creature
  • Sarah Rose DentonThe Nurse
  • Zane CasablancaRameses Of Hath