The Howling Movies: Story Timeline
This watch order focuses exclusively on the only films in the Howling franchise that maintain a bit of narrative continuity. The Howling and Howling II are loosely connected through characters, though the sequel shifts dramatically from the original's atmospheric horror toward campy, over-the-top entertainment.
While the tonal change is jarring, these two films provide the only semblance of coherence in the entire franchise. This watch order offers the essential Howling experience without the messiness of the later standalone entries.
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The Howling
A newswoman recovering from a traumatic encounter with a serial killer is sent to a remote rehabilitation center where the residents harbor a dark and supernatural secret.
Howling II: Stirba - Werewolf Bitch
After a young journalist dies under mysterious circumstances, her brother discovers through the enigmatic Stefan Crosscoe that she fell victim to a deadly werewolf curse.
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