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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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WSR Narrative Review

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

Reason #105 Why Readers Love Widescreen Review:

Since Issue 5 (my first), I focused on reviews of Laser Discs and now DVDs, and From The Editor's Couch. Also, WSR has a lot of punch in the new equipment features. The technical essays have been superb! My home theatre setup depended (and still depends) on knowledge gained from WSR. WSR has become the media reference for me with regard to picture and sound quality assurance in display equipment and widescreen entertainment (movies, music events, and documentaries). I still do not have Issues 1 through 4 or the Premiere Special Edition of WSR and hope you put them on the subscribers' site eventually, so that I can giggle at some of the early typos and slips (if you leave them in). However, I'm sure that the early editions make for interesting historical reading as well, because I believe WSR has moved the display industry forward through the pushing the envelope attitude of Gary Reber. Carry on.
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