Howling V: The Rebirth
Howling V: The Rebirth

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Howling V: The Rebirth

1989
Movie
96 min
English

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.

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IMDb4.2/10
Director: Neal SundstromGenres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A group of travelers find themselves invited to a remote Romanian castle for a mysterious gathering. Upon arrival, they discover that the castle is haunted by an ancient curse and that one of them is a werewolf. As the nights pass, the guests are stalked and killed by the creature, and the remaining survivors must uncover the truth before they all succumb to the curse.

Critical Reception

Howling V: The Rebirth is widely considered one of the weakest entries in the Howling franchise, often criticized for its slow pacing, nonsensical plot, and low production values. While it attempts a more atmospheric horror approach than some of its predecessors, it ultimately fails to deliver on scares or compelling characters, leaving audiences largely unimpressed.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film suffers from a convoluted plot and a lack of suspense.

  • Production values are notably low, detracting from the intended horror atmosphere.

  • Character development is minimal, making it difficult to connect with the victims.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce and generally negative, with common criticisms citing a confusing storyline and uninspired performances. Many viewers found the film to be a disappointing addition to the werewolf genre.

Fun Fact

Despite being set in Romania, the film was actually shot in Hungary, utilizing the Károlyi Castle in Füzérradvány for its primary filming location.

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Wuchak

Wuchak

***Ten Little Indians and One Werewolf*** Shot in an actual Hungarian castle, the plot of "Howling V: The Rebirth" (1989) is borrowed from "The Beast Must Die" (1974) wherein a group of people spend the night in a huge European estate wh...

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