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Howling IV: The Original Nightmare

1988, English. Directed by John Hough.

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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.

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Runtime
1h 35m
Post-credits
None listed
Language
English
Rated
R

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Released
1 November 1988
Country
United Kingdom
Written by
Clive Turner, Freddie Rowe
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What Howling IV: The Original Nightmare is based on

Howling IV: The Original Nightmare 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.

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What should I watch before Howling IV: The Original Nightmare?

Watch The Howling (1981), Howling II: Stirba - Werewolf Bitch (1985), and The Marsupials: The Howling III (1987) first.

What comes after Howling IV: The Original Nightmare?

Next in the series: Howling V: The Rebirth (1989), Howling VI: The Freaks (1991), and Howling: New Moon Rising (1995).

Is Howling IV: The Original Nightmare worth watching?

Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 4.6/10 from 143 TMDB viewer ratings.

How long is Howling IV: The Original Nightmare?

Howling IV: The Original Nightmare runs 95 minutes (1h 35m).

Does Howling IV: The Original Nightmare have a post-credits scene?

None is listed for Howling IV: The Original Nightmare. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.

Howling IV: The Original Nightmare parents guide: is it suitable for kids?

Howling IV: The Original Nightmare is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.

Which OTT platform is Howling IV: The Original Nightmare on?

Howling IV: The Original Nightmare 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 IV: The Original Nightmare?

If you liked Howling IV: The Original Nightmare, try Ginger Snaps 2: Unleashed, The Jester 2, Vampires.

Who directed Howling IV: The Original Nightmare?

Howling IV: The Original Nightmare (1988) was directed by John Hough and stars Romy Walthall, Michael T. Weiss, Antony Hamilton.

What is Howling IV: The Original Nightmare based on?

Howling IV: The Original Nightmare 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.

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