The Howling (1981)
| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | $17,985,000 | Details |
| International Box Office | $130 | Details |
| Worldwide Box Office | $17,985,130 | |
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Metrics
| Domestic Share: | 100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Production Budget: | $1,000,000 (worldwide box office is 18.0 times production budget) |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $73,169,185 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | April 10th, 1981 (Wide) by Avco Embassy |
| International Releases: | October 6th, 2022 (Limited) (New Zealand) |
| Video Release: | June 18th, 2013 by Shout Factory |
| MPA Rating: | R |
| Running Time: | 91 minutes |
| Franchise: | The Howling |
| Plot point: | Faulty Memory, Investigative Journalist, Monster, Serial Killer, Werewolf |
| Subgenre: | Gorn or Splatter Horror |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Horror |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Fantasy |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Top International Territories
Box Office Summary Per Territory
| Territory | Release Date |
Opening Weekend |
Opening Weekend Screens/Theaters |
Maximum Screens/Theaters |
Theatrical Engagements |
Total Box Office |
Report Date |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | 10/6/2022 | $0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | $130 | 10/31/2022 | |||
| International Total | $130 | 10/31/2022 | ||||||||
Note: Territories vary in whether they report screens or theaters. Full details on international box office data are available via our OpusData service.
| Dee Wallace-Stone* | Karen White | |
| John Carradine | Erle Kenton | |
| Noble Willingham | Charlie Barton | |
| Slim Pickens | Sam Newfield | |
| Dennis Dugan | Chris |
Production and Technical Credits
| Joe Dante | Director | |
| John Sayles | Screenwriter | |
| Terence H. Winkless | Screenwriter | |
| Pino Donaggio | Composer | |
| Ken King | Production Sound Mixer |
Cast and crew with above-the-line roles are marked in bold. The line marks the division between above-the-line and below-the-line roles.
Metrics
| Domestic Share: | 100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Production Budget: | $1,000,000 (worldwide box office is 18.0 times production budget) |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $73,169,185 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | April 10th, 1981 (Wide) by Avco Embassy |
| International Releases: | October 6th, 2022 (Limited) (New Zealand) |
| Video Release: | June 18th, 2013 by Shout Factory |
| MPA Rating: | R |
| Running Time: | 91 minutes |
| Franchise: | The Howling |
| Plot point: | Faulty Memory, Investigative Journalist, Monster, Serial Killer, Werewolf |
| Subgenre: | Gorn or Splatter Horror |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Horror |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Fantasy |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Top International Territories
Box Office Summary Per Territory
| Territory | Release Date |
Opening Weekend |
Opening Weekend Screens/Theaters |
Maximum Screens/Theaters |
Theatrical Engagements |
Total Box Office |
Report Date |
|||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | 10/6/2022 | $0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | $130 | 10/31/2022 | |||
| International Total | $130 | 10/31/2022 | ||||||||
Note: Territories vary in whether they report screens or theaters. Full details on international box office data are available via our OpusData service.
| Dee Wallace-Stone* | Karen White | |
| John Carradine | Erle Kenton | |
| Noble Willingham | Charlie Barton | |
| Slim Pickens | Sam Newfield | |
| Dennis Dugan | Chris |
Production and Technical Credits
| Joe Dante | Director | |
| John Sayles | Screenwriter | |
| Terence H. Winkless | Screenwriter | |
| Pino Donaggio | Composer | |
| Ken King | Production Sound Mixer |
Cast and crew with above-the-line roles are marked in bold. The line marks the division between above-the-line and below-the-line roles.