Howling IV: The Original Nightmare 1988
“Now, no one's safe!”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 95 minutes
- Director
- John Hough
- Network
- Allied Entertainments Group PLC
- Where to Stream
- Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
What is Howling IV: The Original Nightmare?
Topic: Film "Howling IV: The Original Nightmare" (1988). Goal: Factual, original 150-190 word overview.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1988
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 95 minutes
- Release date
- Nov 1, 1988
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United Kingdom
- Studios
- Allied Entertainments Group PLC
- Genres
- Horror
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 4.6/10 from 141 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~95 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Network
- Allied Entertainments Group PLC
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Topic: Film "Howling IV: The Original Nightmare" (1988).
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Title: Howling IV: The Original Nightmare
Year: 1988
Genre: Horror
Format: British direct-to-video film
Director: John Hough
Screenplay by: Freddie Rowe and Clive Turner
Cast: Romy Windsor, Michael T. (Note: "Michael T." is incomplete in source [2], but I must use what is there or omit if it's not a full name. I will stick to Romy Windsor).
Runtime: 1h 35m
Release Date: 03/11/1988 (US)
Rating: R
Plot:
An author is sent to the town of Drakho because of a nervous breakdown.
She gets involved in a mystery involving demons and werewolves.
She sees ghosts and initially dismisses them as imagination.
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Should you watch it?
“A recovering author faces terrifying supernatural entities after retreating to a mysterious small town.”
- Explores the psychological tension of a protagonist questioning her own sanity.
- Features a classic horror premise involving werewolves and demonic forces.
- Directed by John Hough and Clive Turner, providing a distinct vision of the franchise.
- The film has received low critical ratings from audiences and reviewers.
Watch it if you enjoy 1980s horror films centered on isolated protagonists uncovering dark secrets in small towns.
The film maintains a horror tone with a runtime of approximately 95 minutes and is rated R.
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Where can I stream this movie?
Availability varies by region, but you can check major VOD platforms to see if it is currently offered for rent or purchase.
Is this movie worth watching?
The film holds a 15 percent rating on Rotten Tomatoes, suggesting it may not appeal to all viewers, though it remains a notable entry for fans of 1980s horror.
How long is the film?
The film has a runtime of approximately 92 to 95 minutes.
Is this part of a series?
Yes, this is the fourth installment in the Howling film franchise.
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