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Howling (The) (Blu-ray 4K) (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 4K)
* The Film (2160p)
(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)
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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HDR:HDR10, Dolby Vision
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Stereo
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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.
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) on the Blu-ray disc. How to access it is currently unknown.
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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:2160p24 HEVC
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HDR:HDR10
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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. -
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Extras:DISC ONE (Blu-ray 4K)
* The Film (2160p)
"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 TWO (Blu-ray)
* The Film (1080p)
"Inside the Career of Joe Dante" 2021 featurette (20:46)
"Welcome to Werewolfland" 2004 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:2160p24 HEVC
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HDR:HDR10
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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: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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Extras:DISC ONE (Blu-ray 4K)
* The Film (2160p)
"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 TWO (Blu-ray)
* The Film (1080p)
"Inside the Career of Joe Dante" 2021 featurette (20:46)
"Welcome to Werewolfland" 2004 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:2160p24 HEVC
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HDR:HDR10
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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: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. -
Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. -
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Extras:DISC ONE (Blu-ray 4K)
* The Film (2160p)
"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 TWO (Blu-ray)
* The Film (1080p)
"Inside the Career of Joe Dante" 2021 featurette (20:46)
"The Howling: Welcome to Werewolfland" 2004 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:2160p24 HEVC
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HDR:HDR10
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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 Steelbook exclusively at Zavvi. -
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Extras:DISC ONE (Blu-ray 4K)
* The Film (2160p)
"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 TWO (Blu-ray)
* The Film (1080p)
"Inside the Career of Joe Dante" 2021 featurette (20:46)
"The Howling: Welcome to Werewolfland" 2004 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:2160p24 HEVC
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HDR:HDR10
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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
Between the Scream Factory and the UK 3-disc releases for the additional and differing extras. Do note, the US release includes the original mono track.
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. -
CUTS:
- Blu-ray ALL Collector's Edition America- Shout! Factory - No cuts (90:41)
- Blu-ray ALL Australia- Universal Sony Pictures Home Entertainment - No cuts (90:41)
- Blu-ray ALL France- Studio Canal - No cuts (90:41)
- Blu-ray ALL Germany- Studio Canal - No cuts (90:41)
- Blu-ray ALL United Kingdom- Studio Canal - No cuts (90:41)
- Blu-ray ALL 3 Disc Edition United Kingdom- Studio Canal - No cuts (90:41)
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Comparison added by James-Masaki_Ryan on 24/10/21
Comparison last updated by Rick_Curzon on 01/09/23UPDATE LOG:
24/10/21: Initial entry.
Please ensure you read our disclaimer.
30/10/21: Capsaholic.
05/11/21: Dates.
10/11/21: Added UK 3 disc.
23/02/22: Added Easter Egg to US release.
27/02/22: Added additional specs, running time, and removed 'reversible cover' from Shout! Factory 2022.
04/03/22: Added Australia.
02/09/23: Added note on the 1995 commentary track.
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