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The Howling (1981) Screenplay

"The Howling": Read The Screenplay By John Sayles & Terence H. Winkless

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Based on the Gary Brandner novel of the same name, and for your consideration, we offer the revised final draft script from March 1980. Free, of course, from 8FLiX and Turner Classic Movies.

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After taking part in a risky police operation intended to trap a serial murderer, Karen White witnesses something horrifying enough to trigger selective amnesia. Consumed by a series of violent nightmares, she decides to admit herself to a recovery center, but the other occupants may not be what they seem. TCM

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Type ...
SCANNED
Version ... RevisedFinal
Date ... 03.04.1980
Pages ... 125
Genres ... HorrorThriller
Screenplay ... John Sayles
IMDb ID ... 0082533

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