Howling V: The Rebirth
1989, English. Directed by Neal Sundstrom.
The beast returns!
When a group of people from different walks of life converge in a Hungarian castle situated in Budapest which has been sealed for 500 years, they bring with them a werewolf which slowly begins to cut their numbers down.
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Cast & crew
- Neal SundstromDirector
- Phil DavisCount Istvan
- Victoria CatlinDr. Catherine Peake
- Ben ColeDavid Gillespie
- Mary StavinAnna
- William ShockleyRichard Hamilton
- Elizabeth ShéMarylou Summers
- Mark SivertsenJonathan Lane
- Stephanie FaulknerGail Cameron
- Clive TurnerRay Price
- Jill PearsonEleanor
- József MadarasPeter
- Renáta SzatlerSusan
Details
- Released
- 1 May 1989
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Clive Turner, Freddie Rowe
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What Howling V: The Rebirth is based on
Howling V: The Rebirth is based on The Howling, a 1977 novel by Gary Brandner, published by Fawcett Publications, The Howling II, a 1979 novel by Gary Brandner, and The Howling III: Echoes, a 1985 novel by Gary Brandner, published by Hamlyn.
Novel · 1977
The Howling
By Gary Brandner
Published by Fawcett Publications
Novel · 1979
The Howling II
By Gary Brandner
Novel · 1985
The Howling III: Echoes
By Gary Brandner
Published by Hamlyn
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Howling V: The Rebirth: quick answers
What should I watch before Howling V: The Rebirth?
Watch The Howling (1981), Howling II: Stirba - Werewolf Bitch (1985), The Marsupials: The Howling III (1987), and Howling IV: The Original Nightmare (1988) first.
What comes after Howling V: The Rebirth?
Next in the series: Howling VI: The Freaks (1991), Howling: New Moon Rising (1995), and The Howling: Reborn (2011).
Is Howling V: The Rebirth worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 4.7/10 from 112 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Howling V: The Rebirth?
Howling V: The Rebirth runs 96 minutes (1h 36m).
Does Howling V: The Rebirth have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Howling V: The Rebirth. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Howling V: The Rebirth parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Howling V: The Rebirth is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Howling V: The Rebirth on?
Howling V: The Rebirth isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Howling V: The Rebirth?
If you liked Howling V: The Rebirth, try Silver Bullet, Ginger Snaps Back: The Beginning, Bad Moon.
Who directed Howling V: The Rebirth?
Howling V: The Rebirth (1989) was directed by Neal Sundstrom and stars Phil Davis, Victoria Catlin, Ben Cole.
What is Howling V: The Rebirth based on?
Howling V: The Rebirth is based on The Howling, a 1977 novel by Gary Brandner, published by Fawcett Publications, The Howling II, a 1979 novel by Gary Brandner, and The Howling III: Echoes, a 1985 novel by Gary Brandner, published by Hamlyn.