Howling VI: The Freaks (1991) (V)

User Rating:

3.9/10   

Director:

Hope Perello

Writers:

Gary Brandner (novel)
Kevin Rock (writer)

Release Date:

May 1991 (UK)

Genre:

Comedy | Horror

Plot:

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

Plot Keywords:

Werewolf | Lycanthropy | Sequel | Based On Novel | Independent Film

Cast

Brendan Hughes	...	Ian
Michele Matheson	...	Elizabeth
Sean Gregory Sullivan	...	Winston
Antonio Fargas	...	Bellamey
Carol Lynley	...	Miss Eddington
Jered Barclay	...	Dewey
Bruce Payne	...	R.B Harker (as Bruce Martyn Payne)
Gary Cervantes	...	Sheriff Fuller (as Carlos Cervantes)
Christopher Morley	...	Carl / Carlotta
Deep Roy	...	Toones
Randy Pelish	...	Pruitt
Ben Kronen	...	Hank
John A. Neris	...	Earl Bartlett
Al White	...	Carny Worker
Jeremy West	...	Lester
William Marquez	...	Towny #1
Gerry Black	...	Towny #2
Terry Hoyos	...	Towny #3 (as Terri Hoyos)
Elena Bertagnolli	...	Midget #1
Joe Gieb	...	Midget #2
Steven A. Lane	...	Carny Freak (as Steven M. Lane)
Elizabeth Shé	...	Mary Lou (as Elisabeth Shé)
Jennifer Trinkner	...	Woman
Vincent Fazzari	...	Carny Worker
Robert Reynolds	...	Carny Barker
Shaunery Stevens	...	Sword Swallower (as Jack Stevens)
Kathleen Perryman	...	Snake Charmer
James E. Webb	...	Uglyman
Loarn Michels	...	Fire Eater
Sandra Strong	...	Ms. Electra
Michelle Welch	...	Bearded Mermaid
Courtney Pakiz	...	Contortionist - Dancer (as Courtney Pakis)
Sheila Lane	...	No Middle Myrtle

Directed by
Hope Perello

Writing credits (in alphabetical order)
Gary Brandner		novel
Kevin Rock		writer

Produced by
John C. Broderick	....	co-producer
Harvey Goldsmith	....	executive producer: Allied Vision
Steven A. Lane	....	executive producer (as Steve Lane)
Peter A. McRae	....	associate producer (as Peter McRae)
Robert Pringle	....	producer
Edward Simons	....	executive producer: Allied Vision
Ronna B. Wallace	....	executive producer

Original Music by
Patrick Gleeson

Cinematography by
Edward J. Pei		(as Edward Pei)

Film Editing by
Adam Wolfe

Production Design by
Richard Reams

Set Decoration by
Simon Dobbin

Costume Design by
Lynn Murdock		(as Lynn Marie Murdock)

Makeup Department
Jason Barnett	....	special effects makeup technician: Todd Masters Company
David P. Barton	....	special makeup effects artist
Todd Masters	....	special makeup effects artist
Carlann Matz	....	hair stylist
Carlann Matz	....	makeup artist
Scott Wheeler	....	special makeup effects artist

Production Management
Keith S. Payson	....	production manager (as Keith Payson)
Jeffrey M. Rose	....	post-production supervisor

Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Douglas Aarniokoski	....	second assistant director
Sarah Morse	....	third assistant director (as Sarah Morse-Fischer)
Elliot Lewis Rosenblatt	....	first assistant director

Art Department
Ronnie Lombard	....	head greens coordinator
Steven C. Voll	....	carpenter

Sound Department
Gary Coppola	....	sound re-recording mixer (as Gary J. Coppola)
Gary Coppola	....	supervising sound editor
Charles Kelly	....	sound mixer
Robert L. Manahan	....	sound editor (as Robert Manahan)
Robert L. Manahan	....	sound re-recording mixer (as Robert Manahan)
Joel Valentine	....	sound editor

Special Effects by
John P. Cazin	....	special effects coordinator
Steve Johnson	....	special effects

Stunts
Rick Barker	....	stunt coordinator
Steven Chambers	....	stunts (as Steve Chambers)
Gary Epper	....	stunts
Tabby Hanson	....	stunts
Billy Hank Hooker	....	stunts (as Hank Hooker)
David Lea	....	stunts (as Dave Lea)
Tony Snegoff	....	stunt werewolf

Camera and Electrical Department
Eric H. Lasher	....	still photographer
Victor Nelli Jr.	....	director of photography: second unit
Tom Nichols	....	key grip
Doug Weinmann	....	electrician

Costume and Wardrobe Department
Pamela Ann Moore	....	wardrobe supervisor

Transportation Department
Derek Raser	....	transportation captain

Other crew
Caterina N. Fiordellisi	....	production coordinator
Caroline Sax	....	script supervisor

Production Companies

• Allied Entertainments Group PLC
• Allied Vision

Distributors

• Artisan Entertainment (2003) (USA) (DVD) (double feature with "Howling V")
• Astro Distribution (2004) (Germany) (DVD)
• Image Entertainment (199?) (USA) (video) (laserdisc)
• Live Video (199?) (USA) (VHS)
• Prism Leisure Corporation (2001) (UK) (DVD)
• RCV Home Entertainment (2006) (Netherlands) (DVD)

Also Known As:

The Howling VI (USA) (DVD box title)

Runtime:

USA:102 min

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Certification:

Denmark:15 | Sweden:18 | Norway:18 | Finland:K-18 (2004) | Singapore:NC-16 | Australia:M | Germany:18 | UK:18 | USA:R

Company:

Allied Entertainments Group PLC

Trivia:

Harker was named after Jonathan Harker, from "Dracula".

Quotes:

[Ian, a werewolf, is exhibited as part of a freak show]
Ian: You see, Sheriff, I'm the new entertainment.

Movie Connections:

Featured in Howling: New Moon Rising (1995) (V)

This film tries too hard.

Howling VI (1991) was another entry in the never ending Howling saga. Thia one takes place in a small town. A sleazy little carnival is in town. Follow close by is a mysterious young man. The creepy owner of the carnival takes a liking to the kid. But does he have ulterior motives? The kid meets a nice young girl and the two become good friends. But the carny wants the girl too and what's left of the dying town.

Somewhat different take on the series. The ever so pretty Carol Lynley has a small role as the town's matriarch. Antonio Fargas has a small role as well. The shady Bruce Payne also co-stars in this bizarre flick that has a heavy jones for Paul Naschy films. Hey buddy, don't bite off the man. Try and be original for a change.

Mediocre stuff, but watchable.

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