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Howling IV: The Original Nightmare

1988·Movie
1h 35min·R
32
BadGoodWatch score
IMDb3.5Rotten Tomatoes–15%
IMDb3.5Rotten Tomatoes–15%

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Howling IV: The Original Nightmare fingerprint

High energy, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and scary

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension8
  • Scare8
  • Adrenaline7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Pathos4
  • Melancholy4
  • Hopefulness3

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Absurdist Humor3
  • Cringe Humor2

World

Fantasy, mystery, and the mind

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality5
  • Ambiguity5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction6
  • Acting6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Sound Centrality7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

Now, no one's safe!

An author who was sent to the town Drakho, because of a nervous breakdown, gets wound up in a mystery revolving around demons and werewolves. She starts seeing ghosts and dismisses them as her own imagination, but when they turn out to be real she becomes suspicious of the odd town and of its past.
Werewolf HorrorMysteryPsychological ThrillerDemonic PossessionSupernatural HorrorRemote TownAuthor's NightmareEerie AtmosphereGhostly Visions

Crew

Directed by:
John Hough
Written by:
Gary Brandner, Clive Turner, Clive Turner
Produced by:
Danny Lerner, Avi Lerner, Harry Alan Towers

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Where can I stream Howling IV: The Original Nightmare legally?

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Is Howling IV: The Original Nightmare worth watching?

32
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Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 32/100 (IMDb 3.5). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Howling IV: The Original Nightmare rated?

RViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Howling IV: The Original Nightmare?

1 h 35 min

Howling IV: The Original Nightmare runs 1 h 35 min.

Is Howling IV: The Original Nightmare based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

What language is Howling IV: The Original Nightmare in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Howling IV: The Original Nightmare?

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What tropes does Howling IV: The Original Nightmare use?

Adaptational MundanityAdaptation Name ChangeCome to GawkDecoy ProtagonistForced TransformationDestination DefenestrationTruer to the TextDisney Villain DeathMs. FanserviceKarma HoudiniShoo Out the ClownsNot Even Bothering with the Accentand 60 more

TV Tropes lists 72 storytelling tropes for Howling IV: The Original Nightmare, including Adaptational Mundanity, Adaptation Name Change, Come to Gawk.