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Few franchises have gone as far off the rails as the Howling franchise did, and it did so very quickly, going to one of the best werewolf movies ever made with director Joe Dante’s The Howling to director Philippe Mora’s oddball follow-up Howling II: Your Sister Is a Werewolf. Still, Howling II does have it charms and its fans, so Vinegar Syndrome have given the film a 4K release – and they’ve brought it to 4K with a ton of bonus features! Copies are available to order on the Vinegar Syndrome website and go for the price of $37.99.

Directed by Philippe Mora from a screenplay by Robert Sarno and Gary Brandner, Howling II has the following synopsis: Ben is mourning the recent death of his sister, Karen, whom he believes to have been killed in a savage wolf attack. At her funeral, Ben is approached by the mysterious Stefan,...

Killer Collectibles highlights five of the most exciting new horror products announced each and every week, from toys and apparel to artwork, records, and much more.

Here are the coolest horror collectibles unveiled this week!

Sewer Slashers Figures from Toy Snobs

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles become iconic horror villains with Toy Snobs’ Sewer Slashers mashup figures. They’re $50 each or $190 for the set of four.

The line includes Raph Voorhees (with machete), Leatherface Leo (with chainsaw), Mikey Meyers (with knife), and Donny Krueger (with claw glove).

Each 5.5″ toy is packaged on a retro-inspired cardback. Pre-orders are open through October 4 and are expected to ship in Spring 2025.

Howling II: Your Sister Is a Werewolf 4K Uhd from Vinegar Syndrome

Howling II: Your Sister Is a Werewolf transforms on 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray on October 29 via Vinegar Syndrome. The 1985 werewolf sequel has been newly restored in 4K from the 35mm original camera negative with Dolby Vision Hdr.

Joe Dante's 1981 werewolf flick "The Howling" boasts one of the most impressive werewolf transformation scenes in the genre's history. A vicious serial killer named Eddie Quist (Robert Picardo) confront's the film's protagonist, Karen (Dee Wallace), an investigative reporter recovering from a previous attack at a woods-bound therapy camp. Lit through the slits in Venetian blinds, Quist's face extends and mutates, his mouth ripping into a terrifying wolf grin, his eyes bulging. Karen witnesses the entire transformation and is, naturally, terrified. Quist was already known for his penchant for murder, but learning that he is a werewolf makes him that much more monstrous. The effects were provided by the amazing Rob Bottin.

"The Howling," while a corker of a monster movie, is also a clever satire of then-modern therapy. A certain kind of "touchy-feely" language had come into vogue in the late '70s and early '80s, and...

On March 13, 1981, one of the best werewolf movies ever made – director Joe Dante’s The Howling (watch it Here) made its debut on theatre screens in the United States. 42 years later, we’re celebrating The Howling with the latest episode of our video series Wtf Happened to This Horror Movie? To find out all about it, check out the video embedded above!

Scripted by John Sayles and Terence H. Winkless, The Howling was loosely based on a novel by Gary Brandner. Here’s the synopsis for the adaptation: In Los Angeles, television journalist Karen White is traumatized in the course of aiding the police in their arrest of a serial murderer. Her doctor recommends that she attend an isolated psychiatric retreat led by Dr. George Waggner. But while Karen is undergoing therapy, her colleague Chris, investigates the bizarre circumstances surrounding her shock. When his work leads him to suspect the supernatural,...

Holiday shopping just got a lot more interesting with Scream Factory's announcement that Joe Dante's "The Howling" will get the 4K Ultra HD and Blu-Ray Collector's Edition treatment. 

This transformation absolutely shreds and will include two primary discs. The first (in Uhd) will feature the new 4K restoration by Studio Canal and approved by beloved creature feature director Joe Dante. There will also be audio commentary with Dante and actors Dee Wallace, Christopher Stone, and Robert Picardo. Wallace and Stone later went on to work together in "Cujo" two years after "The Howling" was released. Lastly, the Uhd disc includes audio commentary from author Gary Brandner,...

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This year marks four decades since Joe Dante's The Howling (based on Gary Brandner's novel of the same name) roared into theaters, and Horror BFFs Heather Wixson and Patrick Bromley celebrate the iconic film's 40th anniversary on this episode of Daily Dead's official podcast! Listen as Heather and Patrick take a nostalgic trip to the Colony with their in-depth discussion of The Howling, from its unique take on lycanthropes and Rob Bottin's amazing makeup effects to its shocking ending and memorable performances from a cast led by Dee Wallace!

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Mark Alan Miller and his creative team at Encyclopocalypse have been bringing horror books to life with compelling audio versions, and now the company is expanding with the launch of a publishing imprint for original content and movie novelizations, including Fright Night and Re-Animator:

Press Release: Los Angeles, CA- Saturn and Rondo award-winning producer and writer Mark Alan Miller, best known for Nightbreed: The Director's Cut and Boom! Studios’ Hellraiser comics, is adding a new title to his already expansive resume: publisher.

Miller announced this week that his company Encyclopocalypse, which specializes in audio adaptations of notable works of horror literature, will be expanding into publishing books itself under a new expansion that will encompass both paperback and e-books.

The move came about partially as a result of Encyclopcoalyse acquiring the audio rights to John Skipp and Craig Spector’s novelization of Fright Night, the classic 1985 horror comedy starring Roddy McDowell and Chris Sarandon.

The Howling (1981) deserves its cult status as, arguably, one of the best werewolf films ever made. Screenwriter John Sayles rewrote Terence H. Winkless’ original draft adaptation of a marginal pulp horror novel written by Gary Brandner and crafted a brilliant script that expertly combined crime procedurals, horror, and humor. Director Joe …

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Andy Muschietti, the director of Stephen King adaptations It and It: Chapter Two, has been tapped by Netflix to helm a remake of classic ‘80s werewolf movie The Howling, after having previously stated it to be a project he’d love to be involved with.

The story follows a TV news anchor who develops amnesia resulting from the trauma of acting as bait in a police sting to capture the serial killer stalking her. She’s sent along with her husband to recuperate at a secluded rural resort, only for it to transpire that the isolation hides a number of werewolves who will stop at nothing to maintain their secret. The film is considered one of the greatest werewolf movies ever made, and alongside An American Werewolf in London is certainly the best that the ‘80s produced.

The original film was ostensibly based on the novel of the same name by horror author Gary Brandner,...

In addition to their Army of Darkness and Lifeforce Steelbook Blu-rays, Scream Factory is spending some quality time at the Colony with their new Steelbook of Joe Dante's The Howling, and to celebrate the influential werewolf film's new home media release, we've been provided with three Steelbook Blu-ray copies to give away to lucky Daily Dead readers!

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Prize Details: (3) Winners will receive (1) limited edition Steelbook Blu-ray copy of The Howling.

How to Enter: We're giving Daily Dead readers multiple chances to enter and win:

1. Instagram: Following us on Instagram during the contest period will give you an automatic contest entry. Make sure to follow us at:

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2. Email: For a chance to win via email, send an email to contest@dailydead.com with the subject “The Howling Steelbook Contest”. Be sure to include your name and mailing address.

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To celebrate Werewolf Day, we have been given an opportunity to release some exclusive pages from the new book The History of the Howling, written by Bryn Curt James Hammond, which gives a detailed behind the scenes account for the making The Howling films from the people involved. With new interviews, previously unreleased behind the scene photos, and new story arc from writer Nick Stead, this is the definitive guide to the series.

Writers Bryn Curt James Hammond and Nick Stead will both be attending the following Horror Con events throughout the UK, where advanced copies of the The History of the Howling book will be available with five exclusive photo prints. The photo prints will only be available exclusively at Horror Con and have never been previously released:

London Horror Con June 30th June – 1st July Liverpool Horror Con 29th – 30th September Birmingham Horror Con 27th – 28th October Bristol...

By Tim Greaves

Titling a film is no trivial matter, especially from a marketing perspective. As history has proven, there have been numerous films made which have little more to offer than a cracking title. A really sharp one can help sell the poorest product, conversely a stellar piece of movie-making can be undermined by something uninspired. When you're trying to make your movie stand out in a marketplace awash with alternatives, an attention-grabbing title is a crucial consideration and you'll probably be aiming for something that harbours intrigue, allure, and is capable of fostering curiosity and anticipation. When it was first unleashed theatrically in 1985, Howling II: Stirba – Werewolf Bitch was certainly an attention-grabber. Whether the film itself turned out to be good, bad or indifferent, as enticing titles go the suffix Stirba – Werewolf Bitch sure did the job, sending out a premium come and see me you know you...

With Run The Series, The A.V. Club examines film franchises, studying how they change and evolve with each new installment.

Horror franchises come in two varieties: those based on existing properties (typically novels) and original creations (even if they’re not all that original in and of themselves). One that falls into the former category is the series that sprung from Gary Brandner’s The Howling, published in 1977 and billed as “A blood-chilling novel in the shocking tradition of Salem’s Lot” and “a terrifying tale of the occult” on the cover of its first paperback edition. Strange to think that a property that has become synonymous with werewolves, spawning eight movies in 35 years, was coy about their existence at the outset. But this was not the case when Brandner’s bestial creatures made the leap to the silver screen in 1981.

Directed by Joe Dante, then ...

Sundance Institute has revealed over 70 short films to premiere at Sundance 2016 Film Festival, which begins on January 21st. Also: details on Double Take's free Ultimate Night of the Living Dead comic, the Mystery Science Theater 3000 livestream, Fright Rags' holiday horror sweaters, and Voices from the Grave release details.

Sundance 2016's Midnight Shorts: Press Release: "Park City, Ut — Sundance Institute announced today its full lineup of 72 short films that will leave a lasting impact on audiences long after the lights go up at their screenings at the 2016 Sundance Film Festival, January 21-31 in Park City, Salt Lake City, Sundance and Ogden, Utah. Among the short films the Festival has shown in recent years are World of Tomorrow, Whiplash, The Tsunami and the Cherry Blossom and Fishing Without Nets. This year’s short film lineup will include both a Midnight and a New Frontier section, tying into the Festival’s other programmatic strands.

Special mention: Häxan

Directed by Benjamin Christensen

Denmark / Sweden, 1922

Genre: Documentary

Häxan (a.k.a The Witches or Witchcraft Through The Ages) is a 1922 silent documentary about the history of witchcraft, told in a variety of styles, from illustrated slideshows to dramatized reenactments of alleged real-life events. Written and directed by Benjamin Christensen, and based partly on Christensen’s study of the Malleus Maleficarum, Häxan is a fine examination of how superstition and the misunderstanding of mental illness could lead to the hysteria of the witch-hunts. At the time, it was the most expensive Scandinavian film ever made, costing nearly 2 million Swedish krona. Although it won acclaim in Denmark and Sweden, the film was banned in the United States and heavily censored in other countries for what were considered, at that time, graphic depictions of torture, nudity, and sexual perversion. Depending on which version you’re watching, the commentary is...

From The Craft and The Birds to The Fugitive and She's All That, the many film reboots and remakes currently in the works...

Over the years that Den Of Geek has been going, we've regularly been charting the assortment of reboots and remakes that are making their way through the Hollywood system. This, then, is the current state of play. We've removed a bunch of projects that seem utterly dead - the once mooted remakes of Videodrome and Timecrimes, for instance - but we'll keep this list up to date as and when we hear of more.

Without further ado, here's what's coming up...

Akira

One of Hollywood's most on and off projects, the current state of the live action Akira remake is that it's back in the works. Marco J Ramirez, the showrunner for season 2 of Netflix's Daredevil show, has been hired to pen a screenplay. Warner Bros is still backing the film,...

As much as I hate to admit it now, I didn’t always love Howling II. But over the years, as I’ve revisited this cult classic time and time (and time) again, mostly due to Christopher Lee and his badass punk rock attitude in the film, I’ve grown to appreciate Phillippe Mora’s wonderfully surrealistic take on lycanthropes that feels like a modernized twist on the classic Hammer films I grew up loving. And while it may not be a flawless effort by any means, I can’t help but adore a film that gave us Sybil Danning as Queen of the Werewolves, put Lee in a New Wave night club (complete with zany sunglasses and leather jacket) and also gave the modern lycan mythology a bit of an unexpected twist.

Howling II: Your Sister is a Werewolf picks up right after Joe Dante’s original The Howling...

I unabashedly love Howling II: Your Sister is a Werewolf and, on July 14, the patron saints of classic cult film- Scream Factory- are resurrecting Philippe Mora’s sequel on Blu-ray. In honor of its release, I was fortunate to be able to speak with Mora about his experiences working on the film, collaborating with both Sybil Danning and the legendary Christopher Lee, and how the latter had quite a lifetime of experiences even before he became one of the greatest actors to grace the silver screen.

Thank you so much for taking the time to speak with me, Philippe- I am a huge fan of Howling II and I even have an original one-sheet hanging in my kitchen.

Philippe Mora: Oh, thank you so much! Let me tell you how that image came about. One day we were filming a scene with Sybil who is supposed to be in...

Scream Factory's bringing full moon frights to their Summer of Fear Part 2 with the Blu-ray release of Howling II, starring Christopher Lee and Sybil Danning. Howling II hits Blu-ray on July 14th and we have release details on the werewolf sequel:

Press Release -- "After countless millennia of watching, waiting and stalking, the unholy creatures known as werewolves are poised to inherit the earth. Legendary horror icon Christopher Lee (The Lord of the Rings, Count Dracula) faces off against sexy cult favorite Sybil Danning (Battle Beyond the Stars, Chained Heat, Grindhouse) in this terrifying descent into a world of nightmares that turns out to be all too real! Fans of the popular Howlings movies rejoice as the long-awaited Blu-ray edition of Howling II hits home entertainment shelves everywhere on July 14, 2015 from Scream Factory™. This high-anticipated release contains extensive bonus content, including all-new interviews with actor Reb Brown, actress Sybil Danning,...

It never ends. If a talented filmmaker assembles an awesome movie you can bet some big wig in a Hollywood office is concocting a plan to remake that movie. Knowing this it shouldnt surprise too many to learn that Joe Dantes game changing werewolf flick The Howling is going to be remade. Emaji Entertainment is planning to bring a contemporary rendition of the film which is based on a novel written by the great Gary Brandner to the masses soon. This time around it looks as though the picture wont be limited by a low financial ceiling. This one is going to be a big budget retelling.

1981 werewolf movie The Howling has been picked up for a remake...

And we thought this week was going to be light on remake stories. As it turns out though, one's snuck in right at the end: it looks as if Joe Dante's 1981 werewolf movie The Howling is being added to the remake list.

The rights to the film have been picked up by Emaju Entertainment. Based on the novels of Gary Brandner, The Howling was a sizeable success at the start of the 80s, notable in particular for its excellent werewolf transformation sequence. It was followed by many sequels, most recently 2011's The Howling: Reborn.

It looks like it's very early days for the new The Howling, with no news at the moment as to who's going to be writing, directing or starring in the new version. We'd be surprised, sadly, if Dante himself is involved.

We'll keep you posted,...

From 1981’s An American Werewolf in London to 1985’s Silver Bullet, moviegoers had a good number of films featuring full moon howlers to enjoy. Not to be forgotten are The Howling movies (loosely based on the late Gary Brandner’s book series) that began in ’81 and continued with ’85’s Howling II, and Scream Factory has announced they will release Howling II on Blu-ray for the first time this summer.

Upon its release in 1985, Howling II had multiple titles and it’s not known yet which one will be used for the new home media release. The special features and cover art are also unknown at this time, but we’ll keep Daily Dead readers updated on further announcements.

From Scream Factory: “1985’s Howling II will be coming out later on in the Summer! We were not prepared to announce the title at this time but the cat (or, in this case,...

Odd List Ryan Lambie 6 Nov 2013 - 06:50

From random films with altered names to unrelated storylines, we take a look at 15 incredibly tenuous horror and sci-fi film sequels...

The profit-driven nature of filmmaking usually means that, if a movie's a hit, sequels follow. And it's sometimes the case that, particularly in the realm of low-budget sci-fi and horror, those sequels are trotted out in a rush, or don't have anything to do with the film they're following.

This isn't to say that the sequels on this list are necessarily bad - it's a proper mixed bag of the great, the mediocre and the downright awful - but in each instance, these sequels have only vague links to their predecessors, or worse still, they're entirely different films rebranded to fit an existing franchise.  

Our list is by no means definitive - rather, we've chosen a collection of films that we find the most memorable.

Every year, we here at Sound On Sight celebrate the month of October with 31 Days of Horror; and every year, I update the list of my favourite horror films ever made. Last year, I released a list that included 150 picks. This year, I’ll be upgrading the list, making minor alterations, changing the rankings, adding new entries, and possibly removing a few titles. I’ve also decided to publish each post backwards this time for one reason: the new additions appear lower on my list, whereas my top 50 haven’t changed much, except for maybe in ranking. I am including documentaries, short films and mini series, only as special mentions – along with a few features that can qualify as horror, but barely do.

Come Back Tonight To See My List Of The 200 Best!

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Special Mention:

Wait until Dark

Directed by Terence Young

Written by Robert Carrington

USA, 1967

Directed by Terence Young,...

Halloween is nigh, and that means horror movies aplenty, not that we need any more of an excuse to dust off the classics of our favorite genre. But Beyond Fest, an event taking place in La throughout this October, is making that experience interactive, bringing together some of the finest filmmakers, the best movies, and even infusing screenings with live music from the likes of Umberto, Goblin, and Alan Howarth.

Perhaps the day I was most looking forward to was this past Saturday’s “Full Moon” double feature, serving up perhaps the two best werewolf movies of all-time, right after one another. Kicking off the evening is 1981′s The Howling, followed by the movie that it (and every werewolf movie) is indebted to: Universal’s The Wolf Man, with Lon Chaney Jr., Claude Rains, and Bela Lugosi. That right there is reason enough to make the trek to the movie theater…...

Monster movies had seen their heyday come and go by the time Joe Dante made The Howling in 1981 and it seemed as if everyone had seen everything. However, Dante manages to create a unique entry in the werewolf movie canon with a murder mystery with supernatural creatures in it. The Howling still stands as one of the most inventive and fun horror films from the 1980′s and this stacked to the rafters Blu-ray from Scream Factory is a must have.

TV news journalist Karen White (Dee Wallace) reluctantly meets a known predator Eddie Quist (Robert Picardo) in an adult theater one night on a sting arranged with the local police. Things go from bad for worse for Karen when the evening ends in a seemingly fatal shoot out. Traumatized by the events of the night, she seeks help from Dr. Waggner (Patrick Macnee), who recommends she visit “The Colony,” a...

1981 was a pretty exciting year for fans of werewolf cinema. Not only did we get John Landis' masterful An American Werewolf in London and a decent adaptation of Whitley Streiber's novel Wolfen, but there was also Joe Dante's The Howling, which is a clever little werewolf flick with a sense of humor that still holds up pretty darn well after all these years. No, the special effects aren't quite as amazing as those found in the John Landis movie, and some of the film's social commentary is stuck firmly in the late 1970s, but given how seldom we get new werewolf flicks these days, there's always something to be said for an old one that can still deliver the goods.

Loosely based on the novel of the same name by Gary Brandner, The Howling is about a TV reporter who suffers a violent assault from a mysterious killer...

A new anthology flick is on its way called Voices from the Grave, and we have a look at a promotional video, some artwork, and a still. We're good like that. Besides, it's Monday! Live it up a little.

Directed by Richard Stoudt and Laurence C. Holloway, written by Richard Stoudt and Darlene Stoudt, and adapted from a story by Gary Brandner (The Howling), Voices from the Grave stars David Nelson, Michael Hanelin, Chris Labadie, Scarlett O'Neil, Maryam Cne, Michelle Green, Bobby Shook, James Leatherman, Sean Ryan McBride, Brandon Thomas, Sarah Masters, and Corey Henderson.

Synopsis

From filmmakers Richard Stoudt and Laurence C. Holloway come three tales of terror, including one story adapted from the work of master horror writer Gary Brandner, author of The Howling, to make your flesh creep and your heart race!

Deadly spirits, back from the grave with vengeance in mind, give fuel to these tales of supernatural horror.

Scream Factory recently announced a June 18th release date for their Blu-ray/DVD Collector’s Edition of The Howling and we now have the official list of bonus features that will be included:

“It’s time to unleash the beast within and join the pack as Scream Factory™ is proud to present the ferocious 1981 classic The Howling Collector’s Edition on Blu-ray™ and DVD June 18, 2013. Directed by legendary filmmaker Joe Dante (Gremlins) and written by John Sayles and Terence H. Winkless, this massive cult hit is based on the popular novel by Gary Brandner. The all-star cast includes Dee Wallace (E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, Cujo), Patrick MacNee (The Avengers, A View to a Kill), Dennis Dugan (Happy Gilmore), Christopher Stone (Cujo), Belinda Balaski (Piranha), Kevin McCarthy (Innerspace), John Carradine (The Twilight Zone), Slim Pickens (Dr. Strangelove), Elisabeth Brooks (Deep Space) and Robert Picardo (Star Trek: Voyager). Brimming with edge-of-your-seat suspense and...

Howling II: … Your Sister Is a Werewolf

Written by Robert Sarno, Gary Brandner

Directed by Philippe Mora

USA, 1985

If you couldn’t tell from the ridiculous title, Howling II: … Your Sister is a Werewolf is quite a bizarre film. Blending together the myths of Lycans and vampires to craft a profoundly confusing feature.

Starting off with a brief Christopher Lee intro then picking up immediately after the events of the first Howling. For those who are unfamiliar with that film let’s just summarize it as a female reporter, Karen White, who discovers a community of werewolves, gets bitten and then transforms on live TV to expose the world to the werewolf threat. It seems that somehow this broadcast was cutoff and covered up so the film takes place in a world still ignorant of the lycan existence. At the funeral of said reporter we are introduced to her brother...

We don't know about you cats but we are proud to live in a world in which Ninja III: The Domination can see the light of day in a high quality extras loaded Blu-ray release. Oh, Scream Factory... how we love you!

From the Press Release

It’s time to unleash the beast within and join the pack as Scream Factory™ is proud to present the ferocious 1981 classic The Howling Collector’s Edition on Blu-ray™ and DVD June 18, 2013. Directed by legendary filmmaker Joe Dante (Gremlins) and written by John Sayles and Terence H. Winkless, this massive cult hit is based on the popular novel by Gary Brandner. The all-star cast includes Dee Wallace (E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, Cujo), Patrick MacNee (The Avengers, A View to a Kill), Dennis Dugan (Happy Gilmore), Christopher Stone (Cujo), Belinda Balaski (Piranha), Kevin McCarthy (Innerspace), John Carradine (The Twilight Zone), Slim Pickens (Dr. Strangelove), Elisabeth Brooks...

Scream Factory announced the release date and bonus features for their upcoming Blu-ray/DVD Collector’s Edition of The Howling. We also have details on two other upcoming Scream Factory titles, Dead Souls and Ninja III: The Domination.

“It’s time to unleash the beast within and join the pack as Scream Factory™ is proud to present the ferocious 1981 classic The Howling Collector’s Edition on Blu-ray™ and DVD June 18, 2013. Directed by legendary filmmaker Joe Dante (Gremlins) and written by John Sayles and Terence H. Winkless, this massive cult hit is based on the popular novel by Gary Brandner. The all-star cast includes Dee Wallace (E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, Cujo), Patrick MacNee (The Avengers, A View to a Kill), Dennis Dugan (Happy Gilmore), Christopher Stone (Cujo), Belinda Balaski (Piranha), Kevin McCarthy (Innerspace), John Carradine (The Twilight Zone), Slim Pickens (Dr. Strangelove), Elisabeth Brooks (Deep Space) and Robert Picardo (Star Trek: Voyager...

Last week I reviewed The Wicked, a nasty little bit of throwback-style horror from the pen of James Newman. Whenever a book grabs me like The Wicked did – shakes me up and reminds me of why I spend so much time reading this crazy genre – I like to talk to the writer, get inside his or her head and find out what led them to make the choices they made in writing it. Luckily for me, Newman was more than willing to answer a few of my questions.

In the afterword to your novel The Wicked, you talk about the influence of the horror of the 1980s. Which novels and writers of that era influence you in general and The Wicked in particular?

Oh, man. How much time do you have?

Here's my Top Ten: The House Next Door by Anne Rivers-Siddons (that one was the first "adult" horror novel I ever read,...

We’re back with the latest edition of the Indie Spotlight, which contains all the independent horror news recently sent our way. This week’s edition looks be our biggest yet, with trailers for Molly Crow and VIViD, news on the Shriekfest Film Festival, a new clip from Bad Kids Go to Hell, multiple short films, and much more:

First Details on Alice D: “In the early 1900′s the Davenport House was a famous and successful brothel, until a young prostitute named Alice killed herself there. After her death, the brothel became haunted by Alice’s ghost, and was eventually abandoned. One hundred years later, the old structure is renovated into a beautiful mansion. It is still rumored to inhabit the ghost of Alice. Despite this, the new owner; the rich and arrogant heir to the Davenport fortune, decides to throw a wild party for his first night in the house.

The latest edition of the Indie Spotlight contains all of the recent independent horror news sent our way. This week’s feature includes a new trailer for Girls Against Boys, first photos from Slamdance films Ghost Team One and Jug Face, a review of Bradley Scott Sullivan’s I Didn’t Come Here to Die, and much more:

New Trailer for Girls Against Boys: “When Shae (Danielle Panabaker), a naïve college student, is tormented by several men in a matter of days, she reaches her breaking point, and is drawn into coworker Lu’s (Nicole Laliberte) twisted plan for revenge. Together, the two embark on a gruesome killing spree, terrorizing and brutally murdering not just their attackers, but any man who gets in their way. However, after a wild weekend of retaliation, the friendship between the girls shifts into a dangerous obsession, and their perverse game becomes a desperate...

From filmmakers Richard Stoudt and Laurence Holloway and master horror writer Gary Brandner, author of ‘The Howling’, comes a terrifying film experience called “Voices from the Grave’. . A trio of horrors that will make your flesh creep and your heart palpitate.

Deadly spirits, vengeful and maliciously spiteful give fuel to these tales of supernatural terrors.

‘Invitation’, based on a short story by Gary Brandner, tells the tale of loser Len Krager, who attends … Continue reading →...

Throughout the month of October, Editor-in-Chief and resident Horror expert Ricky D, will be posting a list of his favorite Horror films of all time. The list will be posted in six parts. Click here to see every entry.

As with all lists, this is personal and nobody will agree with every choice – and if you do, that would be incredibly disturbing. It was almost impossible for me to rank them in order, but I tried and eventually gave up.

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Special Mention: Gremlins

Directed by Joe Dante

Written by Chris Columbus

1984, USA

Gremlins gets a special mention because I’ve always considered it more of a comedy and a wholesome Christmas flick than an actual horror film. This tribute the 1950s matinee genre stands the test of time from a time when parents would take their children to family films that pushed the boundaries of the MPAA. Joe Dante is...

We’ve all heard the crazy, everlasting love stories that go against all odds: Romeo and Juliet, Cinderella and Prince Charming, Beauty and the Beast, and so on ad nauseam. Most of those tales have happily ever after tacked onto the end, but sometimes, things just don’t pan out for the lovebirds. When it comes to impossible romance, it can’t get much worse than inter-species love in high school.

Will Kidman (Landon Liboiron Degrassi, Terra Nova) is your typical nerdy high school senior, with only one exception: his mom was brutally slain and he was stripped from the womb and left for dead. He grew up with an understandably overprotective father, a father that he’s about to leave when he goes off to college in a few months. For the most part, though, life is pretty boring for Will Kidman, in fact the only thing worth noting...

In celebration of the week’s premiere of The Howling Reborn on Blu-ray and DVD we have some new clips for your viewing pleasure:

“Werewolf Fight” Film Clip

“Werewolf Genre” Bonus Feature Clip

“Casting Ivana” Bonus Feature Clip

“Will’s Choice (aka “Flames”) Film Clip

Here is some more details about the film from the press release:

Get ready to run with the pack again, as Anchor Bay Entertainment unleashes The Howling Reborn October 18th on Blu-ray™ and DVD. An all-new, original chapter directed by Joe Nimziki, the much anticipated Anchor Bay Films release stars Lindsey Shaw (“Pretty Little Liars,” “10 Things I Hate About You”), Landon Liboiron (Fox’s upcoming series “Terra Nova,” “Degrassi: The Next Generation”) and Ivana Milicevic (Casino Royale, Vanilla Sky). Described within industry circles as “Twilight with bite,” The Howling Reborn deftly combines romance, action and thrills that will have audiences worldwide embracing their inner lycanthrope!

Yesterday, Anchor Bay Films released The Howling Reborn on DVD & Blu-Ray. We, at Destroy the Brain, haven’t seen the film yet but we hear it is kind of a mess. Anchor Bay has released some film clips to try to entice you horror fans and fans of The Howling franchise to come back.

“Werewolf Fight” Film Clip

Will Kidman (Landon Liboiron) turns into a werewolf and takes on one of his own in this fight scene from The Howling Reborn.

“Werewolf Genre” Bonus Feature Clip

Director Joe Nimziki, Landon Liboiron and Lindsey Shaw talk about the werewolf genre in this bonus feature on The Howling Reborn.

“Casting Ivana” Bonus Feature Clip

Director Joe Nimziki and Ivana Milicevic talk about her casting and audition tape in this behind-the-scenes feature on The Howling Reborn.

“Will’s Choice (aka “Flames”) Film Clip

Will Kidman (Landon Liboiron) has a choice to make in The Howling Reborn.

More eye candy from The Howling: Reborn has come across our desks in the form of some new clips so we figured we'd get it out to you as quickly as possible. If only so we don't have to look at them anymore.

From the Press Release

Get ready to run with the pack again, as Anchor Bay Entertainment unleashes The Howling: Reborn October 18th on Blu-ray™ and DVD. An all-new, original chapter directed by Joe Nimziki, the much anticipated Anchor Bay Films release stars Lindsey Shaw (“Pretty Little Liars,” 10 Things I Hate About You), Landon Liboiron (Fox’s “Terra Nova,” “Degrassi: The Next Generation”) and Ivana Milicevic (Casino Royale, Vanilla Sky). Described within industry circles as “Twilight with bite,” The Howling: Reborn deftly combines romance, action and thrills that will have audiences worldwide embracing their inner lycanthrope! Srp is $26.98 for the DVD, and $29.99 for the Blu-ray™.

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There have been many portrayals of werewolves and other shapeshifting man/woman-beasts, in the media of film, but I can’t say there has been many memorable ones. With The Wolf Man (1941) Lon Chaney Jr. transformed into a werewolf at the full moon, and created one of the three most famous horror icons of the modern day. Werewolf fiction as since been an exceptionally diverse genre with ancient folkloric roots and manifold modern re-interpretations – from high shcool basketball players to American tourists hiking through the UK. Here is the list of my personal favourites.

#13- El aullido del diablo/ Howl of the Devil (1987)

Directed by: Paul Naschy

Paul Naschy, also known as Jacinto Molina Alvarez, was a Spanish movie actor, screenwriter, and director working primarily in horror films. His portrayals of numerous classic horror figures—the wolfman, the hunchback, Count Dracula, the mummy—have earned him recognition as the Spanish Lon Chaney.

by Jesse Miller, MoreHorror.com

The Howling: Reborn marks the eighth instalment in the series that all began with a little horror film, based on a novel by Gary Brandner and directed by Joe Dante (Gremlins, The Hole), that showcased some fantastic make up work with some amusing tongue-in-cheek humour. Now, I’m no expert on the following entries into the franchise – I’ve only caught Howling III, and that just so happens to be one of the worst film’s I’ve ever seen - but a reboot of the series had me intrigued.

It had been a good while since I saw a terrific werewolf film – the last great one was 2002’s Dog Soldiers – so I decided to check this one out.

The end of high school is just around the corner and Will Kidman (Landon Liboiron) is still figuring out how to approach his long-time secret crush,...

Bringing the scares to Halloween, the classic werewolf franchise is back as Anchor Bay Entertainment unleashes The Howling: Reborn on DVD October 18th, and M&C.s giving away five copies! The Howling began enthralling fans more than 30 years ago, with the 1977 publication of Gary Brandner.s best-selling novel and the 1981 film adaptation written by Academy Award nominated screenwriter John Sayles (Lone Star, The Spiderwick Chronicles) and directed by Joe Dante (Gremlins, InnerSpace). The film.s success ushered in a new era of screen werewolves, as well as the six .Howling. sequels that followed. The all-new, original chapter in The Howling franchise was directed by Joe Nimziki and stars Lindsey Shaw (.Pretty Little Liars,. .10 Things I Hate...

The Howling Reborn is coming to DVD and Blu-Rayon October 18th, and to celebrate Wamg is giving away copies of the film on DVD.

The Howling began enthralling fans more than 30 years ago, with the 1977 publication of Gary Brandner.s best-selling novel and the 1981 film adaptation written by Academy Award® nominated screenwriter John Sayles (Lone Star, The Spiderwick Chronicles) and directed by Joe Dante (Gremlins, InnerSpace). The film.s success ushered in a new era of screen werewolves, as well as the six .Howling. sequels that followed.

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Anchor Bay Entertainment will release "The Howling: Reborn", the Anchor Bay Films release, October 18, 2011 on Blu-ray and DVD.

Directed by Joe Nimziki and produced by Kevin Kasha, Joel Kastelberg and Ernst Etchie Stroh, screenplay is by Nimziki and James Robert Johnston, based on the novel "The Howling" by author Gary Brandner.

The Canadian-lensed horror feature stars Lindsey Shaw, Landon Liboiron and Ivana Milicevic alongside creatures designed by 2010 Oscar nominee Adrian Morot ("300") :

"...high-school loner 'Will Kidman' finally asks out the girl of his dreams, the reclusive 'Eliana Wynter'. But Will also discovers a dark secret from his past - that he is a member of a 'werewolf' clan. Even worse, he must also fight a pack of werewolves who are hellbent on killing both him and his new girlfriend..."

Bonus features include a filmmakers' commentary and behind-the-scenes featurette.

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Howling fanboy Matt Fini (Masked Slasher) was originally supposed to write this story, but he's currently in the bathroom rubbing one out over his anticipation of The Howling: Reborn hitting home video. Time for a new clip!

From the Press Release

Get ready to run with the pack again, as Anchor Bay Entertainment unleashes The Howling Reborn October 18th on Blu-ray™ and DVD. An all-new, original chapter directed by Joe Nimziki, the much anticipated Anchor Bay Films release stars Lindsey Shaw (“Pretty Little Liars,” “10 Things I Hate About You”), Landon Liboiron (Fox’s upcoming series “Terra Nova,” “Degrassi: The Next Generation”) and Ivana Milicevic (Casino Royale, Vanilla Sky). Described within industry circles as “Twilight with bite,” The Howling Reborn deftly combines romance, action and thrills that will have audiences worldwide embracing their inner lycanthrope! Srp is $26.98 for the DVD, and $29.99 for the Blu-ray™.

Anchor Bay Svp of Marketing Jennifer Roberts...

Right now as I write this story, Matt Fini (Masked Slasher) is standing in the corner furiously doing The Butt™ and high-fiving people that only he can see! Why, you ask? Because new stills from The Howling: Reborn are here!

From the Press Release

Get ready to run with the pack again, as Anchor Bay Entertainment unleashes The Howling Reborn October 18th on Blu-ray™ and DVD. An all-new, original chapter directed by Joe Nimziki, the much anticipated Anchor Bay Films release stars Lindsey Shaw (“Pretty Little Liars,” “10 Things I Hate About You”), Landon Liboiron (Fox’s upcoming series “Terra Nova,” “Degrassi: The Next Generation”) and Ivana Milicevic (Casino Royale, Vanilla Sky). Described within industry circles as “Twilight with bite,” The Howling Reborn deftly combines romance, action and thrills that will have audiences worldwide embracing their inner lycanthrope! Srp is $26.98 for the DVD, and $29.99 for the Blu-ray™.

Anchor Bay Svp of...

A legendary horror franchise that redefined a genre returns to scare a new generation…

Anchor Bay Films .Bays. At The Moon With The Howling Reborn On Blu-ray. And DVD

A New Moon Rises October 18th

Get ready to run with the pack again, as Anchor Bay Entertainment unleashes The Howling Reborn October 18th on Blu-ray. and DVD. An all-new, original chapter directed by Joe Nimziki, the much anticipated Anchor Bay Films release stars Lindsey Shaw (.Pretty Little Liars,. .10 Things I Hate About You.), Landon Liboiron (Fox.s upcoming series .Terra Nova,. .Degrassi: The Next Generation.) and Ivana Milicevic (Casino Royale, Vanilla Sky). Described within industry circles as .Twilight with bite,. The Howling Reborn deftly combines romance, action and thrills that will have audiences worldwide embracing their inner lycanthrope! Srp is $26.98 for the DVD, and $29.99 for the Blu-ray.. Pre-book is September 21st.

Anchor Bay Svp of Marketing Jennifer Roberts stated: .We...

Anchor Bay Entertainment has released a new trailer for Howling: Reborn, and I’ll let you all pass judgement, either good or bad, and so after the press release (via Dread Central), watch the trailer.

“Get ready to run with the pack again, as Anchor Bay Entertainment unleashes The Howling Reborn October 18th on Blu-ray™ and DVD. An all-new, original chapter directed by Joe Nimziki, the much anticipated Anchor Bay Films release stars Lindsey Shaw (“Pretty Little Liars,” “10 Things I Hate About You”), Landon Liboiron (Fox’s upcoming series “Terra Nova,” “Degrassi: The Next Generation”) and Ivana Milicevic (Casino Royale, Vanilla Sky). Described within industry circles as “Twilight with bite,” The Howling Reborn deftly combines romance, action and thrills that will have audiences worldwide embracing their inner lycanthrope! Srp is $26.98 for the DVD, and $29.99 for the Blu-ray™. Anchor Bay Svp of Marketing Jennifer Roberts stated: “We couldn’t be more thrilled with the picture,...