Howl at the Moon (1981 film)

Howl at the Moon is a 1981 horror film directed by Hans Weltner. Written by Weltner, Paul D. Ferguson and Will Gotfredsen and based on the novel of the same name by Gotfredsen, the film follows a young couple who unwittingly join a murderous cult of werewolves who are seeking to find the secret to eternal life.

An international co-production of Canada, the United Kingdom and the United States, the film was shot in, and  from May to August of 1980, with most of the filming taking place at , with sets based on real locations. The film's cinematography has been described as ground-breaking. Especially notable is its usage of the WireCam cable-suspended camera system for overhead and aerial shots, including portions of the iconic opening sequence.

The film was released on April 3, 1981 in the United States by RKO Pictures to mixed reviews from critics. However its reputation, like that of many of Kubrick's works, has grown over time, with contemporary reviews praising it for its cinematography, acting and writing. The film influenced further werewolf fiction.