We’re not sure if you noticed, but Renfield head honcho Joe Dante's directorial debut Hollywood Boulevard (which he co-helmed with Allan Arkush) turned 50 (!) last month.
We're celebrating with this new still of star Candice Rialson on our Renfield Collection site (link in bio). Custom autographs from Joe are available upon request!
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THE HOWLING (1981) ***
Directed by Joe Dante.
Starring Dee Wallace; Patrick Macnee; Dennis Dugan; Christopher Stone; Belinda Balaski; Kevin McCarthy; John Carradine; Slim Pickens and Elisabeth Brooks.
Screenplay by John Sayles and Terence H. Winkless; Based on the novel The Howling (1977) by Gary Brandner; Produced by Michael Finnell and Jack Conrad; Cinematography by John Hora; Edited by Mark Goldblatt and Joe Dante; Music by Pino Donaggio; Production Companies: International Film Investors; Wescom Productions; Distributed by Avco Embassy Pictures.
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.
Joe Dante’s cult hit THE HOWLING was the first of three high-profile werewolf films released in 1981, alongside Michael Wadleigh’s WOLFEN (1981) and John Landis’s pioneering-cult-classic AN AMERICAN WEREWOLF IN LONDON (1981).
THE HOWLING was notable for its state-of-the-art Special Make-up Effects by Rob Bottin; Consultant: Rick Baker (who was working on John Landis’s AN AMERICAN WEREWOLF IN LONDON); Additional Make-up Effects by Greg Cannom (1951-2025) and Special Mechanical Effects by Doug Beswick.
THE HOWLING features numerous stars of horror and science-fiction, including Kevin McCarthy (1914–2010) star of Don Siegel’s INVASION OF THE BODY SNATCHERS (1956); Joe Dante regular, Dick Miller (1928–2019); John Carradine (1906–1988); Kenneth Tobey (1917–2002) star of Christian Nyby’s THE THING FROM ANOTHER WORLD (1951); Slim Pickens (1919–1983); Influential producer-director Roger Corman (1926–2024) and Famous Monsters of Filmland magazine editor Forrest J Ackerman (1916–2008).
Robert Picardo makes his motion picture debut as Rob Bottin’s lead, shapeshifting werewolf, Eddie Quist.
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Our full calendar for May 2026! Join us this month for an exciting lineup of classics, horror, and action, including Tuesday matinees from Hollywood’s Golden era and Wednesday screenings of Bowery Boys films directed by William Beaudine. Throughout the month, discover the action films that inspired RZA’s ONE SPOON OF CHOCOLATE, and see rare 16mm screenings every Saturday night. Tickets to all showtimes on sale now via The Vista Theater website or in-person at the box office. We will have a standby line for each show at the box office.
I never imagined I would meet director Joe Dante. The brilliant filmmaker behind so many classic films like The Howling, The Gremlins franchise, Innerspace, Matinee, The Burbs, Small Soldiers, the Eerie Indiana series, and much more. He was very cool and down to earth. We had a nice conversation about his work and stop motion animation. Thank you Joe and Horror Hound.
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Our Presenting Sponsor Arrow Video is bringing a true legend to Texas Frightmare Weekend!
Please welcome director Joe Dante (Gremlins, The Howling) to Texas Frightmare Weekend, happening May 22–24, 2026!
Joe will be joining us in celebration of Arrow Video’s brand new 4K Limited Edition release of Innerspace — freshly restored from the original 35mm negative and approved by Dante himself. This new edition features Dolby Vision, newly remixed Dolby Atmos audio, and hours of bonus content including a brand-new documentary and rare behind-the-scenes footage.
This is your chance to meet the mastermind behind one of the most inventive sci-fi adventures of the ’80s—back on the big stage where he belongs.
🎟️ Tickets and info: www.tfw.rip
My conversation with #JohnLandis on the legacy of #LaurelAndHardy is live! Link in bio. Illustration by @mat_greaves ! #stanandollie #thebluesbrothers #comedy @johnlandisofficial
I hope this commenter tunes in to this week’s episode, where (the usually apolitical) Jason goes on a heated rant while discussing Joe Dante's @trailersfromhell Masters of Horror episode "Homecoming".
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Getting to be in a Joe Dante's movie Burying the Ex was such a dream come true, and then to spend my day on set talking movies with Anton Yelchin? (RIP) What an absolutely incredible day!
We cover the film on my podcast Horror Movie Survival Guide this week - watch the movie & then check out the episode for more behind the scenes stories! You can watch it on YouTube or listen anywhere you get your podcasts!
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