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The Howling Collection

A collection of "The Howling," (1981-2011) Series includes: The Howling (1981) Howling II: ... Your Sister Is a Werewolf (1985), Howling III (1987) Howling IV: The Original Nightmare (1988) Howling V: The Rebirth (1989) Howling VI: The Freaks (1991) The Howling VII: New Moon Rising (1995) The Howling: Reborn (2011)

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★ 6.6 Avg Rating

Franchise Evolution & Timeline Analysis

The The Howling Collection has evolved significantly over a span of 30 years, growing from a singular narrative into a complex cinematic universe. With 8 interconnected entries, tracking the consistency of the franchise reveals fascinating trends in audience sentiment.

The "Series" Benchmark: 4.7/10

The franchise maintains a steady average rating of 4.7. While most series experience "Sequel Fatigue," The Howling Collection has managed to keep its narrative quality relatively stable, with The Howling standing out as the peak cinematic achievement.

Continuity vs. Commercial Appeal

Our data indicates that while the "Release Order" is preferred for first-time viewers, the "Chronological Order" provides a much deeper understanding of the world-building within the The Howling Collection. The timeline highlights a clear three-act structure across all chapters.

Timeline & Watch Order

We recommend watching the The Howling Collection franchise in the following order to fully experience the narrative expansion.

1
The Howling

The Howling

1981★ 6.6HIT

After a bizarre and near fatal encounter with a serial killer, a newswoman is sent to a rehabilitation center whose inhabitants may not be what they seem....

2
Howling II: Stirba - Werewolf Bitch

Howling II: Stirba - Werewolf Bitch

1985★ 4.9AVERAGE

When a young journalist dies in violent circumstances, her brother soon learns, by way of the mysterious Stefan Crosscoe, that his sister has succumbed to the w...

3
Howling III: The Marsupials

Howling III: The Marsupials

1987★ 4.6AVERAGE

A strange race of human-like marsupials appear suddenly in Australia, and a sociologist who studies these creatures falls in love with a female one. Is this a d...

4
Howling IV: The Original Nightmare

Howling IV: The Original Nightmare

1988★ 4.6AVERAGE

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...

5
Howling V: The Rebirth

Howling V: The Rebirth

1989★ 4.7AVERAGE

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 the...

6
Howling VI: The Freaks

Howling VI: The Freaks

1991★ 4.5AVERAGE

A villainous carnival owner traps a young werewolf to include in his growing menagerie of inhuman exhibits....

7
Howling: New Moon Rising

Howling: New Moon Rising

1995★ 2.9FLOP

A number of vicious murders occur in a small California town after a motorcycle-riding stranger arrives. The gruesome slayings look disturbingly like the work o...

8
The Howling: Reborn

The Howling: Reborn

2011★ 4.7AVERAGE

On the eve of his high school graduation, unremarkable Will Kidman finally bonds with the girl he has long yearned for, reclusive Eliana Wynter. But he also dis...

Common Questions about The Howling Collection

How many movies are in the The Howling Collection?

There are currently 8 movies in the The Howling Collection, starting from The Howling to the latest release, The Howling: Reborn.

What is the best order to watch the The Howling Collection?

The best way to watch the The Howling Collection is usually in release order: starting with The Howling and ending with The Howling: Reborn. Check our timeline for the full chronological breakdown.

Which is the highest-rated movie in the The Howling Collection?

According to movieMx ratings, the fans have a strong preference for The Howling in this franchise.