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The 1981 horror film “The Howling“ is officially coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on February 15th, 2022 via Scream Factory (Shout! Factory) in a “Collector’s Edition” form. The film, directed by Joe Dante, starred Dee Wallace, Dennis Dugan, Patrick Macnee, Christopher Stone, Belinda Balaski, Kevin McCarthy, John Carradine, and Slim Pickens.

The tech specs have not yet been fully detailed but you can expect a 2160p video presentation in the 1.85:1 aspect ratio with HDR10 (and possibly Dolby Vision) form(s) of high dynamic range from a 2021 4K restoration by StudioCanal — approved by director Joe Dante. The bonus materials for the release are listed below.

• DISC ONE (4K UHD)
  • NEW 2021 4K Restoration By StudioCanal, Approved By Director Joe Dante
  • Audio Commentary With Director Joe Dante And Actors Dee Wallace, Christopher Stone, And Robert Picardo
  • Audio Commentary By Author Gary Bradner
• DISC TWO (BLU-RAY)
  • NEW 2021 4K Restoration By StudioCanal, Approved By Director Joe Dante
  • Audio Commentary With Joe Dante, Dee Wallace, Christopher Stone And Robert Picardo
  • Audio Commentary By Gary Bradner
  • “Fun. Fur. Film.” – An Interview With Dee Wallace
  • “Howling’s Eternal” – An Interview With Executive Producer Steven A. Lane
  • “Cut To Shreds” – An Interview With Editor Mark Goldblatt
  • Interview With Co-Writer Terence H. Winkless
  • Interview With Stop Motion Animator David Allen
  • “Unleashing The Beast: The Making Of The Howling” – Vintage Featurette
  • “Making A Monster Movie: Inside The Howling” – Vintage Featurette
  • Deleted Scenes With Optional Commentary
  • Outtakes
  • Horror’s Hallowed Grounds – A Look At The Film’s Original Locations
  • Theatrical Trailer
  • Trailers From Hell – Writer Josh Olson On The Howling
  • Still Gallery

As you can tell, the release will come in the form of a “combo pack” with the 4K getting its Blu-ray Disc counterpart. You can now find the 4K UHD Blu-ray available for preorder over at Amazon. You also can preorder the 4K UHD Blu-ray directly via ShoutFactory.com where you’ll receive a poster (while supplies last). Stay tuned for any further updates on the release later on.