Howling IV: The Original Nightmare (1988)
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- R
- 1h 34min
- Horror
- 1989 (Finland)
- Video
A successful author moves to a small town after suffering a mental breakdown and is tormented by demons and werewolves.
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| Romy Walthall | ... |
Marie
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| Michael T. Weiss | ... |
Richard
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| Antony Hamilton | ... |
Tom
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| Susanne Severeid | ... |
Janice
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Lamya Derval | ... |
Eleanor
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Norman Anstey | ... |
Sheriff
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Kate Edwards | ... |
Mrs Ormstead
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| Dennis Folbigge | ... |
Dr Coombes
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Anthony James | ... |
Fater Camefron
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Dale Cutts | ... |
Dr. Heinemann
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Clive Turner | ... |
Tow Truck Driver
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Megan Kruskal | ... |
Sister Ruth
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Denis Smith | ... |
Mr. Ormstead
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| Greg Latter | ... |
John
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Maxine John | ... |
Paula
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Hugh Jobling | ... |
Mr Duncan
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Megan Davies | ... |
Mrs Duncan
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Diana Tilden-Davis | ... |
Municipal Clerk
(as Diana Tilldon-Davis)
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Tullio Moneta | ... |
Villager 1
(as Tulio Moneta)
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Ralph Draper | ... |
Villager 2
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Beryl Gresak | ... |
Villager 3
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| William Forsche | ... |
Werewolf
(as Bull Forsche)
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Peter Ware | ... |
Werewolf
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Directed by
| John Hough | ||
| Clive Turner | ... | (uncredited) |
Written by
| Gary Brandner | ... | (based on the novels "The Howling I, II, & III" by) |
| Clive Turner | ... | (story by) |
| Clive Turner | ... | (screenplay by) and |
| Freddie Rowe | ... | (screenplay by) |
Produced by
| Harvey Goldsmith | ... | executive producer: Allied Vision |
| Steven A. Lane | ... | executive producer (as Steven Lane) |
| Avi Lerner | ... | executive producer |
| Robert Pringle | ... | executive producer |
| Edward Simons | ... | executive producer: Allied Vision |
| Harry Alan Towers | ... | producer (produced by) |
| Clive Turner | ... | co-producer |
Music by
| David George | ||
Cinematography by
| Godfrey A. Godar | ||
Editing by
| Mac Errington | ... | (as Malcolm Burns-Errington) |
| Claudia Finkle | ||
Editorial Department
| Mags Burger | ... | assistant editor |
| Mary Ann Marks | ... | assistant editor |
| Natalie Mathews | ... | assistant editor |
| Sally Smart | ... | assistant editor |
Casting By
| Donald Paul Pemrick | ||
| Gianna Pisanello | ||
Production Design by
| Robert Jenkinson | ... | (as Robbie Jenkinson) |
Makeup Department
| Anni Bartels | ... | key makeup artist |
| William Forsche | ... | special makeup effects artist (as Bill Forsche) |
| Adam Hill | ... | special makeup effects moldmaker/body impressions: XFX |
| Steve Johnson | ... | special makeup effects |
| Leonard MacDonald | ... | special makeup effects |
| Mary Reid | ... | hair stylist |
| Katherine Van Rensburg | ... | assistant makeup artist |
| Scott Wheeler | ... | makeup effects technician |
| Bruce Zahlava | ... | special makeup effects |
Production Management
| Danny Lerner | ... | production manager |
| John Stodel | ... | production supervisor |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Douglas McFarlane | ... | second assistant director |
| Mark Newman | ... | first assistant director |
| Cedric Sundstrom | ... | first assistant director / second unit director |
Art Department
| Jack Attfield | ... | construction manager |
| Tracey Collis | ... | set dresser |
| Daryn Jose | ... | set dresser |
| Bruce Kernick | ... | sketch artist |
| Drew Lindsay | ... | property master |
Sound Department
| Brian Frost | ... | sound editor |
| Diethard Keck | ... | boom operator (as Dieter Keck) |
| Colin McFarlane | ... | sound engineer |
| Felix Meyburgh Jr. | ... | sound effects editor (as Felix Mybergh) |
| T.A. Moore Jr. | ... | re-recording mixer |
Special Effects by
| Bill Barschdorf | ... | special makeup effects technician: Steve Johnson's XFX, Inc. |
| Adam Behr | ... | animatronic puppeteer |
| Nick Benson | ... | special makeup effects technician: Steve Johnson's XFX, Inc. |
| Kristina Birkmayer | ... | production coordinator: Steve Johnson's XFX, Inc. |
| Roberto dePalma | ... | special makeup effects technician: Steve Johnson's XFX, Inc. |
| Manoel C. Ferreira | ... | special effects (as Mannie Ferreira) |
| Eric Fiedler | ... | first technician: Steve Johnson's XFX, Inc. |
| William Forsche | ... | special makeup effects technician: Steve Johnson's XFX, Inc. (as Bill Forsche) |
| Susan Gelb | ... | production manager: second unit special effects |
| Chris Goehe | ... | special makeup effects technician: Steve Johnson's XFX, Inc. |
| Noel Henry | ... | special effects supervisor |
| Adam Hill | ... | special makeup effects technician: Steve Johnson's XFX, Inc. |
| Michael Hosch | ... | special makeup effects technician: Steve Johnson's XFX, Inc. |
| Steve Johnson | ... | special makeup effects designer and creator: Steve Johnson's XFX, Inc. |
| Leonard MacDonald | ... | special makeup effects crew: Steve Johnson's XFX, Inc. |
| Michael Maddi | ... | special makeup effects technician: Steve Johnson's XFX, Inc. |
| Scott Pierce | ... | special effects makeup |
| Scott Pierce | ... | special makeup effects technician: Steve Johnson's XFX, Inc. |
| Richard Ruiz | ... | special makeup effects technician: Steve Johnson's XFX, Inc. |
| Tony Rupprecht | ... | special makeup effects technician: Steve Johnson's XFX, Inc. |
| Mark Siegel | ... | special makeup effects technician: Steve Johnson's XFX, Inc. |
| Dawie van Heerden | ... | pyrotechnics coordinator |
| Scott Wheeler | ... | special makeup effects technician: Steve Johnson's XFX, Inc. |
| Alison Wright | ... | special makeup effects technician: Steve Johnson's XFX, Inc. |
| Bruce Zahlava | ... | special makeup effects crew: Steve Johnson's XFX, Inc. |
Visual Effects by
| Lou Weinert | ... | first camera assistant: second unit special effects |
| Howard Wexler | ... | director of photography: second unit special effects |
Stunts
| Carmen Babnick | ... | stunts |
| Thys Du Plooy | ... | stunts |
| Reo Ruiters | ... | stunt coordinator |
| Ashley Waldorf | ... | action vehicle coordinator |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Robbie Botha | ... | still photographer |
| Jacob Bukman | ... | key grip |
| Trevor Coop | ... | camera operator |
| Vinca Cox | ... | clapper loader |
| Vincent De Jager | ... | focus puller: second camera |
| Justin Fouche | ... | focus puller |
| Chris Haarhoff | ... | steadicam operator |
| Beth Kolver | ... | clapper loader |
| Sheri Langer | ... | still photographer |
| Trevor Lyle | ... | gaffer |
| Simon Mabaso | ... | grip |
| Nathan Makobane | ... | electrician |
| Benjamin Mosemane | ... | electrician |
| Abey Moshapo | ... | grip (as Abe Mashapo) |
| Owen Prumm | ... | best boy |
| Andrzej Sawa | ... | still photographer |
| Hoffie Scholtz | ... | key grip |
| Elliot Sewape | ... | best boy |
| Albert Shavuri | ... | grip |
| Rene Smith | ... | second assistant camera |
| Robin Wilter | ... | gaffer |
| Mel Cannon | ... | electrician (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Elaine Downing | ... | wardrober |
Location Management
| Justin Sholk | ... | location manager |
Music Department
| Barrie Guard | ... | composer: additional music |
| Katherine Quittner | ... | music editor / composer: additional music (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Danielle Stevens | ... | continuity |
Transportation Department
| Brandon Bregman | ... | transportation chief |
Additional Crew
| Leighton Oosthuisen | ... | animal trainer |
| Vania Phitidis | ... | production coordinator |
| Lonnie Ramati | ... | production business affairs (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Artisan Entertainment (2003) (United States)
- Astro Distribution (2004) (Germany) (DVD)
- Avid Home Entertainment (1994) (United States) (VHS)
- CBS / Fox Video (1989) (Netherlands) (VHS)
- CBS/Fox Home Video (1988) (Australia) (video)
- CBS/Fox Video Far East (1989) (Japan) (VHS)
- Echo Bridge Entertainment (2012) (United States) (DVD)
- Echo Bridge Home Entertainment (2003) (United States) (DVD)
- Entertainment Plus (2004) (Netherlands) (DVD) (four pack with "Unseen Evil", "Howling III" and "Howling VI: The Freaks")
- Image Entertainment (1988) (United States) (video) (laserdisc)
- International Video Entertainment (IVE) (1988) (United States) (VHS)
- MCA Home Video (1988) (Canada) (VHS)
- Mainostelevisio (MTV3) (2000) (Finland) (tv)
- Nippon AVC Co. (1989) (Japan) (VHS)
- Oy Europa Vision AB (1989) (Finland) (VHS)
- Platinum Disc (2003) (United States) (DVD)
- Prism Leisure Corporation (2001) (United Kingdom) (DVD)
- Quality Films (2002) (Mexico) (DVD)
- RCV Home Entertainment (2006) (Netherlands) (DVD)
- Screen Media Ventures (1995) (World-wide)
- Umbrella Entertainment (2018) (Australia) (DVD)
- Videomax (1989) (Mexico) (VHS)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Rob Leslie Catering (catering)
- Soundbusters (sound editing)
- The Canine Institute (animal training)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
A successful author was sent to the small town of Drago because of a nervous breakdown, and gets wound up in an unknown mystery about demons and werewolves. She begins seeing ghosts and dismisses them as her own imagination, but when they turn out to be real, she begins to get suspicious of the small town and of its past. But at the heart of this scenic, serene village is much darker than its benign appearance; and while she hopes her vacation will dispel her visions, a sinister presence has drawn her there. She will soon discover that the ghosts that have haunted her are real and that her horrific visions are an unknown message.
Written by Matt Dotzenroth |
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| Taglines | A terrifying journey into the gaping jaws of death... See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $2,000,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | The Howling (1981) and Howling IV: The Original Nightmare (1988) are both based on the same novel by Gary Brandner. Interestingly, Howling IV: The Original Nightmare (1988) actually represents the more faithful adaptation of the novel than The Howling (1981). See more » |
| Goofs | The name of the neighboring town to Drago varies from "Twin Falls" to "Twin Forks" at various times. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Howling: New Moon Rising (1995). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Something Evil, Something Dangerous See more » |
| Quotes |
Sheriff:
[pulls over to talk to Marie and Tom in their parked convertible by the side of a dirt road]
Well now, just where is it we're tryin' to get to? Marie Adams: Good afternoon, officer. We're trying to find Drago. Sheriff: Drago, huh? Tom Billings: Yeah, she and her husband are renting a cottage there. Sheriff: You stayin' there too? Tom Billings: No, I'm a friend giving her a ride. Sheriff: Well, friend: you head on right. A little ways along there's a break to your left. Now you take that. But if you get to the town... you're goin' too far. See more » |