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The Howling gnaws its way onto newly restored edition DVD, Digital Download and, for the first time in the UK, Blu Ray on 9th October 2017 from StudioCanal. (Read our review of it here) Along with the film, the release also features an hour of brand new extra features and special content. And thanks to those lovely people at Organic, we have three Blu-rays to give away.

Directed by Joe Dante (Gremlins) with a screenplay by John Sayles (Lone Star) and groundbreaking special effects by Rob Bottin (The Thing, The Fog, Total Recall), The Howling has been restored for a new generation of horror fans. Graphically violent, sexually explicit and nightmarishly intense, it remains one of the most original werewolf movies of the eighties, spawning seven follow-up films and three novels, and sits firmly alongside An American Werewolf In London and Wolfen as hugely influential features in the genre.

After an intense confrontation with a serial killer, news anchor Karen White (Dee Wallace) is left traumatised and suffering from amnesia. In need of recovery, Karen takes refuge within “The Colony”, a country retreat organised by her psychiatrist Dr Waggner (Patrick Macnee). But things at “The Colony” aren’t as idyllic as they originally seemed and as blood curdling screams break the midnight silence, Karen’s memories slowly begin to come into focus.

With its extraordinary transformation scene, its startling links between animalistic violence and sexuality and its pioneering use of special make-up effects and prosthetics (Rob Bottin’s first break away project from mentor Rick Baker who himself would provide effects for An American Werewolf In London), The Howling now returns to draw new viewers into its bloodcurdling cult of loyal followers.

To be in with the chance of winning, just answer this question:

Joe Dante has directed multiple episodes of which American cop show

A) Hawaii Five-0

B) NCIS L.A.

C) CSI Miami

Simply send your answer – A, B, or C – to scifibulletin@gmail.com with the subject line HOWL along with your name and address and the following code (which will change regularly) 900, to arrive before 0001 on Friday October 13, 2017. This competition is only open to readers in the UK and Eire.

THE HOWLING is out on newly restored edition DVD, Digital Download and, for the first time in the UK, Blu Ray on 9th October 2017

The Small Print

The competition is open to UK residents aged 18 or over. Anyone professionally connected with the promotion, and their families, are excluded from entering this competition. Prizes will be awarded from all the correct entries through a random draw under independent supervision within seven days of the closing date. There is no cash alternative to any prize. The editor’s decision is final and no discussion will be entered into. To request a list of winners please write to Paul Simpson at scifibulletin@gmail.com within 28 days of the closing date. Sci-Fi Bulletin is the recognised promoter of this competition. Only one entry per person. The prize is a Blu-ray; the means of playing it is not included.