A New Kind of Werewolf: Why ‘The Howling’ Has the Scariest Transformation Scene

A New Kind of Werewolf: Why ‘The Howling’ Has the Scariest Transformation Scene

April 4, 2026 Dread Central

If you’re a massive fan of werewolves like I am, then I’d guess 1981 is one of your favorite years in film history. There was something wolf-y in the air, as that year gave us a full moon’s worth of werewolf movies featuring all types. You had the classic wolf man look of Larry Cohen’s Full Moon High. Your average-looking...