Howling V: The Rebirth
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| Howling V: The Rebirth | |
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| Directed by | Neal Sundstrom |
| Produced by | Gary Barber Harvey Goldsmith Steven A. Lane Robert Pringle Edward Simons Clive Turner |
| Written by | Source novels: Gary Brandner Screenplay: Freddie Rowe Clive Turner |
| Starring | Phil Davis Victoria Catlin Elizabeth Shé Ben Cole |
| Music by | The Factory |
| Cinematography | Arledge Armenaki |
| Editing by | Claudia Finkle Bill Swenson |
| Distributed by | Allied Vision |
| Release date(s) | 1989 |
| Running time | 96 min |
| Country | UK |
| Language | English |
| Preceded by | Howling IV: The Original Nightmare |
| Followed by | Howling VI: The Freaks |
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Howling V: The Rebirth is a 1989 horror film that premiered on home video. It was directed by Neal Sundstrom from the screenplay by Freddie Rowe and Clive Turner, and filmed in Budapest, Hungary. It is very loosely based on "The Howling" series of novels by Gary Brandner, though it is not an adaptation of any of them. It stars Phil Davis, Victoria Catlin, Elizabeth She, Ben Cole, and William Shockley. 96 minutes, rated R. The movie was released to DVD as a double feature with Howling VI: The Freaks in 2003 by Artisan Home Entertainment. Generally well regarded.
[edit] Plot summary
After being shuttered for over 500 years following a horrific, intentionally staged family massacre, a mysterious Hungarian castle opens it doors with the apparent intention of attracting tourist business. A diverse group of people from different parts of the globe is assembled at the eerie dwelling after having been chosen at random (or have they?) when they applied for a visa. But once they arrive some begin to wonder if there is more going on than meets the eye. First they hear terrible stories about savage packs of wolves that used to roam the area and then people begin to disappear, only some of whom are found later with their throats torn out. It soon becomes clear that a murderer is among them, and the culprit may only partially be human.
However, as the story progresses and the ultimate truth is revealed, ties between predator, prey and the very castle itself will be fatally exposed.
[edit] Additional information
- The film bears a strong similarity to the 1974 horror movie The Beast Must Die.
- Co-writer Clive Turner also stars in the film as a retired rock star.
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