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The Howling Wind

  • 2020
  • 16m
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
49
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The Howling Wind (2020)
HorrorShortThriller

During a plagued dust and wind storm in 1963, a countryman takes in a weary traveler seeking refuge, but discovers the truth in the circumstances of his arrival.During a plagued dust and wind storm in 1963, a countryman takes in a weary traveler seeking refuge, but discovers the truth in the circumstances of his arrival.During a plagued dust and wind storm in 1963, a countryman takes in a weary traveler seeking refuge, but discovers the truth in the circumstances of his arrival.

  • Directors
    • Lorian Gish
    • Justin Knoepfel
  • Writer
    • Justin Knoepfel
  • Stars
    • Anthony Arkin
    • Nicky Boulos
    • Mark Silverman
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.5/10
    49
    YOUR RATING
    • Directors
      • Lorian Gish
      • Justin Knoepfel
    • Writer
      • Justin Knoepfel
    • Stars
      • Anthony Arkin
      • Nicky Boulos
      • Mark Silverman
    • 2User reviews
    • 5Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 4 nominations total

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    Anthony Arkin
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    • Arnold Cunningham
    Nicky Boulos
    Nicky Boulos
    • Jacob Thompson
    Mark Silverman
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    • The Radio
    • Directors
      • Lorian Gish
      • Justin Knoepfel
    • Writer
      • Justin Knoepfel
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    Kirpianuscus

    the wind

    A familiar story about a single countryman, a stranger refuged in his house, a sort of storm/wind, the radio as source of warnings and connection with outsideand the flavors of the old westerns. Admirable cinematography, splendid end.
    6Platypuschow

    And then?

    Plot

    During a plagued dust and wind storm in 1963, a countryman takes in a weary traveller seeking refuge, but discovers the truth in the circumstances of his arrival.

    Cast

    Unfamiliar with anyone involved.

    Verdict

    Black and white and running at around 15 minutes, what The Howling Wind is, is interesting and very well made. Sadly what it also feels is remarkably pointless.

    So the story starts, builds traction and rapidly hits you with an impactful enough finale. The trouble is it feels like it accomplished nothing, like the film should have had more to see, a better resolution, something......anything.

    I respect the creation, I think our two leading gents did a great job but when the credits rolled I felt dissatisfied and ultimately empty! I can't entirely explain why, it just felt like something was missing and I walked away feeling like those 15 minutes were interesting but entirely fruitless.

    Rants

    Loosely based on the Twilight Zone I have to say this likely would have made for a better episode of the show, longer and perhaps with someone attached who could fill in that unfortunate void the Howling Wind presents. Also, more Twilight Zone is always a good thing.

    The Good
    • Interesting
    • Well made


    The Bad
    • Something was missing, felt incomplete somehow.

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      Mark Silverman (The Radio) has provided the voice for Rod Serling in CBS' "The Twilight Zone" reboot in 2019. "The Howling Wind" is heavily inspired by Serling's classic series.

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • January 13, 2021 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
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    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Flemington, New Jersey, USA
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    • Budget
      • $7,100 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      16 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 3:2

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