The Howling_
"Imagine your worst fear a reality."
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.
Starring
Dee Wallace, Patrick Macnee, Dennis Dugan
Box Office
$18.0M
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Box office
The Howling earned $18.0M worldwide on a $1.0M budget — a 1,699% return on investment.
Year context
The Howling was released 45 years ago in 1981.
The Howling is a Horror film with a runtime of 1h 31m.
CAST (20)
Dee Wallace
Karen White
Patrick Macnee
Dr. George Waggner
Dennis Dugan
Chris
Christopher Stone
R. William 'Bill' Neill
Belinda Balaski
Terry Fisher
Kevin McCarthy
Fred Francis
John Carradine
Erle Kenton
Slim Pickens
Sam Newfield
Elisabeth Brooks
Marsha Quist
Robert Picardo
Eddie Quist
Margie Impert
Donna
Noble Willingham
Charlie Barton
James Murtaugh
Jerry Warren
Jim McKrell
Lew Landers
Meshach Taylor
Shantz
Robert A. Burns
Porn Store Patron
Kenneth Tobey
Older Cop
Dick Miller
Walter Paisley - Bookstore Owner
DM
Don McLeod
T.C. Quist
Bill Sorrells
Kline
BOX OFFICE
$1.0M
Budget
$18.0M
Revenue
+1699%
ROI
MASSIVE HIT
Verdict
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
91 min (1h 31m)
Country
Rating
6.6/10 (864 votes)
Budget
$1,000,000
Box Office
$17,985,893
Profit
+$16,985,893
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The Howling about?
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.
How long is The Howling?
The Howling has a runtime of 91 minutes (1h 31m).
Who stars in The Howling?
The cast of The Howling includes Dee Wallace, Patrick Macnee, Dennis Dugan, Christopher Stone, Belinda Balaski.
How much did The Howling make at the box office?
The Howling earned $17,985,893 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $1,000,000.
What is the rating of The Howling?
The Howling has a rating of 6.6 out of 10 based on 864 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Horror