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Howling, The
Genre: Horror

Reviewed In Issue 65 (Oct 2002) Of Widescreen Review®

Stars:
Dee Wallace, Patrick Macnee, Dennis Dugan, Christopher Stone, Belinda Balaski, Kevin McCarthy, John Carradine, Slim Pickens & Elisabeth Brooks

WSR Review Scores
WSR Picture Rating: 2.5
DD Sound Rating: 2
DTS Sound Rating: NA
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Critics' Composite Score: 4
Internet Links
http://www.mgm.com/dvd

Special Features
Includes the original theatrical trailer.


 DVD General Information

(Studio/Distributor): MGM Home Entertainment
(Catalog Number): 1002329
(MPAA Rating): R
(Rating Reason):

(Retail Price): $14.95
(DVD Type): Single Side, Single Layer (DVD5)
(Widescreen Edition): Yes
(Full Screen Edition): No
(Anamorphic Widescreen): Yes
(Running Time In Minutes): 91
(Color Type): Color
(Chaptered/Scene Access): Yes
(Closed Captioned): Yes
(Regional Coding): 1
(Theatrical Year): 1980
(Theatrical Release): Yes
(Direct-To-Video Release): No
(DVD Release Date): 08/28/01
(THX® Digitally Mastered): No

 Credits Information

(Director): Joe Dante
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Story Synopsis:


DVD Picture:
The anamorphically enhanced 1.85:1 DVD exhibits a picture that definitely has dated characteristics. The picture is often soft and hazy, though sometimes exhibiting satisfying detail. Colors are well balanced, but are often plugged up and wanting in a more natural, open appearance. The picture has appropriately dark scenes, but shadow delineation is lacking in the darkest scenes. Contrast also appears a bit low, limiting detail. Distractions like pixelization, shimmering details, and moir

Soundtrack:
The Dolby