Wolfen (1981)

They can hear a cloud pass overhead, the rhythm of your blood. They can track you by yesterday's shadow. They can tear the scream from your throat.

Wolfen (1981) poster

A New York City cop and an expert criminologist trying to solve a series of grisly deaths in which the victims have seemingly been maimed by feral animals discover a sinister connection between the crimes and an old legend.

Director: Michael Wadleigh
Genre: Horror, Thriller
Runtime: 115 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: James Horner
Cinematography: Fredric Abeles, Gerry Fisher
Editing: Dennis Dolan, Marshall M. Borden
Production: King-Hitzig Productions, Orion Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $17M
Box Office: $11M
Original Language: en

Themes

Body Horror and Body Deformation, Body Horror and Transformation

Keywords

new york city, based on novel or book, wolf, transformation, investigation, werewolf, murder investigation

Trailer

Wolfen Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wolfen about?
A New York City cop and an expert criminologist trying to solve a series of grisly deaths in which the victims have seemingly been maimed by feral animals discover a sinister connection between the crimes and an old legend.
Who directed Wolfen?
Wolfen was directed by Michael Wadleigh.
Who stars in Wolfen?
Wolfen stars Albert Finney, Diane Venora, Edward James Olmos, Gregory Hines, Tom Noonan, Dick O'Neill.
How long is Wolfen?
Wolfen has a runtime of 1h 55m (115 minutes).
What genre is Wolfen?
Wolfen is a Horror, Thriller film.
What is the budget of Wolfen?
Wolfen had a budget of $17M.
How much did Wolfen gross?
Wolfen grossed $11M worldwide.
Where was Wolfen produced?
Wolfen was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of Wolfen?
The themes of Wolfen include: Body Horror and Body Deformation, Body Horror and Transformation.