While investigating a string of extraordinarily violent murders, police detective Dewey Wilson stumbles upon a pack of supernatural wolf-like monsters preying upon the denizens of New York City.
Uncut, 11/01/2004, p.164, "[With] a genuinely supernatural atmosphere that builds and builds."
Variety, 07/22/1981, "...A splendid performance by Finney....An exceedingly chilling atmosphere..."
New York Times, 07/24/1981, p.C6, "...Decidedly different....Note to the squeamish: The R rating is not for nothing."
Title Note
Feature film debuts for Gregory Hines, then star of Broadway's "Sophisticated Ladies," and Diane Venora, Julliard graduate.
Fiction-feature film debut for Michael Wadleigh, who previously directed the documentary "Woodstock."
There is a sign on Dewey's office wall which reads: "God, Guns and Guts made America. Let's Keep all three."
Additional credits: George N. Toth (animal technical supervisor); Dulcinda Gose (researcher); Wallaworks (sound effects editing); Blue Light Sound (foley sound editing); Wayne Fitzgerald (titles design); and Modern Film Effects (optical effects).
Filmed in the Bronx and Manhattan, New York City.
Filmed in Technicolor and Panavision. Negative processing by TVC and Technicolor. Prints by Technicolor. Sound by Dolby.
Rated BBFC 18 by the British Board of Film Classification.
Release Note
DVD Features:
Region 1 Snap Case Anamorphic Widescreen - 2.35 Single Side - Dual Layer Additional Release Material: Audio Commentary - 1. Albert Finney - Star, Diane Venora - Star, Edward James Olmos - Star Trailers - 1. Original Theatrical Trailer
Product Notes
A myth and menace tale of creatures older than man living among us. Super special effects enhance this modern horror.
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