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Howling (The) (Blu-ray) (1981)
Imagine Your Worst Fear A Reality.Director: Joe Dante
Year of Copyright: 1980
Year of Production: 1980
OVERALL: Draw-
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Extras:DISC ONE (Blu-ray)
* The Film
(1.) Audio Commentary with director Joe Dante and actors Dee Wallace-Stone, Christopher Stone & Robert Picardo (1995)
(2.) Audio Commentary with source novel author Gary Brandner; moderated by Michael Felsher (2013)
"Unleashing the Beast: Making The Howling" 2003 documentary (48:33)
"Howlings Eternal with Steven A. Lane” 2013 producer interview (18:49)
"Cut to Shreds with Mark Goldblatt” 2013 editor interview (11:20)
2013 Interview with co-writer Terence H. Winkless (12:32)
"Horror's Hallowed Grounds: The Howling” 2013 featurette (12:15)
"Making a Monster Movie: Inside The Howling" 1980 featurette (8:01)
“David Allen: Stop-Motion Animator” 1995 featurette (8:48)
Deleted Scenes (with optional commentary by Joe Dante) (11:29)
Outtakes (7:03)
Theatrical Trailer (1:28)
Photo Gallery (7:02)
DISC TWO (DVD Copy) -
Subtitles:English HoH
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Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Comes with a slipcase and reversible cover art.
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Easter eggs:Under the Bonus Features section, scroll to the second screen of extras and move the cursor to the bottom where it reads "back" and then to the right, which highlights the animal scratch in the corner. Press Enter to see a 2003 interview excerpt with actor Dick Miller (3:28)
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Extras:DISC ONE (Blu-ray 4K)
* The Film (2160p)
DISC TWO (Blu-ray)
* The Film (1080p)
(1.) Audio Commentary with director Joe Dante and actors Dee Wallace-Stone, Christopher Stone & Robert Picardo (1995)
(2.) Audio Commentary with source novel author Gary Brandner; moderated by Michael Felsher (2013)
"Fun. Fir. Film. A Look Back at The Howling with Dee Wallace" 2022 interview (HD, 17:58) [1080p]
"Howlings Eternal with Steven A. Lane” 2013 executive producer interview (HD, 18:49) [1080p]
"Cut to Shreds with Mark Goldblatt” 2013 editor interview (HD, 11:20) [1080p]
"Horror's Hallowed Grounds: The Howling” 2013 featurette (HD, 12:15) [1080p]
"Making a Monster Movie: Inside The Howling" 1980 featurette (Upscaled SD, 8:01) [1080p]
"Unleashing the Beast: Making The Howling" 2003 documentary (SD, 48:33) [480i]
“David Allen: Stop-Motion Animator” 1995 featurette (Upscaled SD, 8:48) [1080i]
2013 Interview with co-writer Terence H. Winkless (SD, 12:32) [1080i]
13 Deleted Scenes (with optional commentary by Joe Dante) (SD, 11:29 in total) [1080i]
Outtakes (Upscaled SD, 7:03) [1080p]
Trailers from Hell with Josh Olson (HD/Upscaled SD, 2:22) [1080p]
Theatrical Trailer (Upscaled SD, 1:28) [1080p]
Photo Gallery (84 images, 87 pages total) (HD, 7:11) [1080p] -
Subtitles:English HoH
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Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Features a 2021 4K restoration by StudioCanal approved by director Joe Dante.
Comes with a slipcase and a reversible cover.
If pre-ordered on the Shout! Factory website, you'll receive a free limited edition poster (sold out as of February 7th, 2022). -
Easter eggs:A 2003 interview excerpt with actor Dick Miller (SD, 3:28). How to access it is currently unknown.
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Extras:"The Werewolf Effect" 2010 featurette (26:58)
Theatrical Trailer (1:24)
Teaser Trailer (0:34) -
Subtitles:Czech
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Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Stereo
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:BD Title: Kvílení Vlkodlaků
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Extras:"The Werewolf Effect" 2010 featurette (28:03)
"Making a Monster Movie: Inside The Howling" 1980 featurette (8:00)
"The Howling: Welcome to Werewolfland" 2003 documentary (51:13)
"Unleashing the Beast: Making The Howling" 2003 documentary (48:29)
Deleted Scenes (11:20)
Outtakes (7:01)
Photo Gallery (7:00)
Theatrical Trailer (1:33)
Teaser (1:29) -
Subtitles:Finnish, Swedish (optional)
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Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
English Dolby Digital 5.1 -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Extras are in English without subtitles.
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Extras:"The Werewolf Effect" 2010 featurette (26:58)
Theatrical Trailer (SD, 1:24)
Teaser Trailer (SD, 0:34)
Trailers:
- "My Bloody Valentine" (1:38)
- "Open Graves" (2:22)
- "New Town Killers" (1:50)
- "Saw VI" (0:58)
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Subtitles:Dutch, French, German, Spanish
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Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Stereo
French DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Stereo
German DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Stereo
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:BD Title: Hurlements
Extras are in HD unless otherwise stated. -
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Extras:DISC ONE (Blu-ray 4K)
* The Film (2160p)
DISC TWO (Blu-ray)
* The Film
"Inside the Career of Joe Dante" 2021 featurette (20:46)
"The Howling: Welcome to Werewolfland" 2003 documentary (51:17)
Deleted Scenes (11:05)
Outtakes (12:56)
Theatrical Trailer (1:28) -
Subtitles:English HoH, French, German
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Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
English LPCM 2.0 Stereo
German DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
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Case type:Steelbook
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Notes:Transfer from a 4K restoration.
The featurette, documentary, deleted scenes and outtakes are in English with French, German subtitles.
The trailer is with English, French, or German audio and text, depending on menu language selected. -
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Buy this disc from
Amazon France
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Extras:"The Werewolf Effect" 2010 featurette (26:58)
Theatrical Trailer (SD, 1:24)
Teaser Trailer (SD, 0:34)
Trailers:
- "My Bloody Valentine" (1:38)
- "Open Graves" (2:22)
- "New Town Killers" (1:50)
- "Saw VI" (0:58)
- "As Good as Dead" (1:28) -
Subtitles:Dutch, French, German, Spanish
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Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Stereo
French DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Stereo
German DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Stereo
Spanish DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Stereo -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Extras are in HD unless otherwise stated.
Blu-ray title: Das Tier. -
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Extras:"Inside the Career of Joe Dante" 2021 featurette (20:46)
"The Howling: Welcome to Werewolfland" 2003 documentary (51:17)
Deleted Scenes (11:05)
Outtakes (12:56)
Theatrical Trailer (1:28) -
Subtitles:English HoH, French, German
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Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
English LPCM 2.0 Stereo
German DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
French LPCM 2.0 Stereo -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Transfer from a 4K restoration.
The featurette, documentary, deleted scenes and outtakes are in English with French, German subtitles.
The trailer is with English, French, or German audio and text, depending on menu language selected.
Also available in a 2 disc edition with the Blu-ray 4K. -
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Extras:DISC ONE (Blu-ray)
* The Film
"The Werewolf Effect" 2010 featurette (26:58)
Theatrical Trailer (1:24)
Teaser Trailer (0:34)
Bonus Trailers
- "My Bloody Valentine" (1:38)
- "Open Graves" (2:22)
- "New Town Killers" (1:50)
- "Saw VI" (:58)
- "As Good As Dead" (1:28)
DISC TWO (DVD Copy)
* The Film
DISC THREE (DVD)
"The Howling: Welcome to Werewolfland" 2003 documentary (in English, with optional German, Spanish and Italian Subtitles) (49:10)
Deleted Scenes (10:37)
Outtakes (12:22)
Photo Gallery (133 pictures)
Teaser Trailer (0:23)
Theatrical Trailer (1:25) -
Subtitles:Dutch, French, German, Spanish
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Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Stereo
French DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Stereo
German DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Stereo
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Case type:Special Case
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Notes:
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Commentaries:Audio Commentary with source novel author Gary Brandner; moderated by Michael Felsher (2013)
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Extras:"Howlings Eternal with Producer Steven A. Lane" 2013 interview (18:49)
"Cut to Shreds with Editor Mark Goldblatt" 2013 interview (11:20)
2013 Interview with co-writer Terence Winkless (12:32)
"Horror's Hallowed Grounds: A Look at the Film's Locations" 2013 featurette (12:15)
“David Allen: Stop-Motion Animator” 1995 featurette (8:48) -
Subtitles:English HoH
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Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
English Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Cover states "Features a new restoration", but is the old transfer was slightly remastered with different gamma.
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Extras:"Inside the Career of Joe Dante" 2021 featurette (20:46)
"The Howling: Welcome to Werewolfland" 2003 documentary (51:17)
Deleted Scenes (11:05)
Outtakes (12:56)
Theatrical Trailer (1:28) -
Subtitles:English HoH, French, German
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Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
English LPCM 2.0 Stereo
German DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
French LPCM 2.0 Stereo -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Transfer from a 4K restoration.
The featurette, documentary, deleted scenes and outtakes are in English with French, German subtitles.
The trailer is with English, French, or German audio and text, depending on menu language selected.
Also available in a 2 disc edition with the Blu-ray 4K. -
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Extras:DISC ONE (Blu-ray 4K)
* The Film (2160p)
DISC TWO (Blu-ray)
* The Film (1080p)
"Inside the Career of Joe Dante" 2021 featurette (20:46)
"The Howling: Welcome to Werewolfland" 2003 documentary (51:17)
Deleted Scenes (11:05)
Outtakes (12:56)
Theatrical Trailer (1:28)
DISC THREE (DVD)
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Subtitles:English HoH, French, German
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Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
English LPCM 2.0 Stereo
German DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
French LPCM 2.0 Stereo -
Case type:Special Case
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Notes:Transfer from a 4K restoration.
The featurette, documentary, deleted scenes and outtakes are in English with French, German subtitles.
The trailer is with English, French, or German audio and text, depending on menu language selected.
Includes 5 artcards and a 20 page booklet. -
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OVERALL: Draw
- The 2022 US release has the lengthiest extras and 5.1 and original mono audio options.
- The German 84 Entertainment release has some differing exclusive extras, with only 2.0 sound.
- The identical French, German and UK 4K Restoration Studio Canal releases have a new featurette, but drops many of the previously released extras.
Note the UK 3-disc includes a bonus disc with the documentary "Creature Designers - The Frankenstein Complex".
NOTE:
The 1995 commentary track produced for the special edition US Image Laserdisc has been edited over the years so unless you have that Laserdisc release, you have a cut version.
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CUTS:
- Blu-ray A Collector's Edition America- Shout! Factory - No cuts (90:51).
- Blu-ray A Collector's Edition America- Shout! Factory - No cuts (90:42)
- Blu-ray B Czech Republic- Studio Canal - No cuts (90:46)
- Blu-ray B Finland-Sweden- Studio S - No cuts (90:39)
- Blu-ray B France- Studio Canal - No cuts (90:46)
- Blu-ray B 4K + Blu-ray France- Studio Canal - No cuts (90:41)
- Blu-ray B Germany- Studio Canal - No cuts (90:46)
- Blu-ray B 4K Restoration Germany- Studio Canal - No cuts (90:41)
- Blu-ray B Limited Edition Germany- 84 Entertainment - No cuts (90:46)
- Blu-ray B United Kingdom- Studio Canal - No cuts (90:46)
- Blu-ray B Brand New Restoration United Kingdom- Studio Canal - No cuts (90:41)
- Blu-ray B Brand New Restoration 3 Disc Edition United Kingdom- Studio Canal - No cuts (90:41)
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Comparison added by Frank_Vincent on 04/06/10
Comparison last updated by Rick_Curzon on 01/09/23UPDATE LOG:
15/06/13 : Added DVDBeaver link.
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19/05/13 : Added Region A release.
31/05/13 : Addition of the German release and an easter egg for the US release.
10/10/15 : Czech release added & ASINs.
11/07/18 : Addition of the UK release.
02/02/20: Added Germany 84.
25/10/21: Added Germany 4K, France 4K, UK 4K x2.
05/11/21: Dates.
10/11/21: Added UK 3 disc.
18/02/22: Addition of the 2022 US Collector's Edition
23/02/22: Added Easter Egg to US 2022 Collector's Edition and Updated Overall.
27/02/22: Added running time and additional specs for Shout! Factory 2022.
31/03/22: Added Finland Sweden.
02/09/23: Added note on the 1995 commentary.
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