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"The Howling" is a 1981 American horror film directed by Joe Dante, loosely based on the 1977 novel by Gary Brandner. The plot follows a television news anchor named Karen White, who travels to a remote woodland retreat called The Colony to recover from a traumatic encounter with a serial killer. Unbeknownst to her and her husband, the secluded resort is entirely populated by a clan of werewolves. The film is highly regarded for its groundbreaking practical makeup effects, particularly during the creature transformation sequences.
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Who directed The Howling?
Joe Dante directed The Howling, which was released in 1981. The film adapts ideas from Gary Brandner's 1977 novel but uses its own characters and plot structure.
What is The Colony in The Howling?
The Colony is a remote woodland retreat where television news anchor Karen White goes after a traumatic encounter. The isolated community becomes the center of the film's werewolf mystery.
Who plays Karen White in The Howling?
Dee Wallace plays Karen White, the news anchor at the heart of the story. Her attempt to recover at The Colony instead exposes her to a hidden group of werewolves.
What makes The Howling different from a standard werewolf film?
The film combines a werewolf story with satire about television, celebrity, and self-help culture. Its transformation effects were created by makeup-effects artist Rob Bottin, whose work became one of the movie's most remembered features.
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