Howling VI: The Freaks
1991·Horror·1h 42m
7.0
★
A villainous carnival owner traps a young werewolf to include in his growing menagerie of inhuman exhibits.
Directed by Hope Perello
based on novel or book
vampire
sequel
werewolf
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Cast
Sean Sullivan
Winston
Antonio Fargas
Bellamey
Carol Lynley
Miss Eddington
Jered Barclay
Dewey
Bruce Payne
R.B Harker
Gary Carlos Cervantes
Sheriff Fuller
Deep Roy
Toones
Ben Kronen
Hank
Al White
Carny Worker
Jeremy West
Lester
Gerry Black
Towny #2
Terri Hoyos
Towny #3
Crew
Gary Brandner
Novel
Todd Masters
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Douglas Aarniokoski
Second Assistant Director
Tony Snegoff
Stunts
Gary Epper
Stunts
Rick Barker
Stunt Coordinator
Steve Johnson
Special Effects
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5 reviews
va24mar
4.0★ · 10/04/21
1991 | The Howling | Werewolves | Vampires
The premise of "Howling VI: The Freaks" sounds interesting and quite fresh for a werewolf film. The idea of a traveling carnival whose villainous owner captures a werewolf while in a small town sounds like it has fairly potential. And I have to say that the film is significantly better than parts 4 and 5.
The main strength of the film is that, unlike the two predecessors, it is not dead boring and has a rather good pacing. The film passes quickly, especially in the first half, and doesn't drag. There is a slight feeling of sleazy and dirt every now and then the film reminds of Tod Browning's "Freaks" and Tobe Hooper's "The Funhouse", for obvious reasons. Of course, without ever even remotely reaching their class or quality.
What also makes the film better than its predecessor is that it actually has a werewolf and transformations. The werewolf desing that is quite human-like is not particularly good, but the transformation is alright and the design of the vampire is not terrible either, even if he looks kinda dull. Acting is characters are once again not particularly good, but more bearable than in the predecessors and there are a few characters that are not completely bad and the lead is alright too. The script has some nice ideas, but it's rather weak over all and the direction and cinematography aren't particularly good either, but I didn't think it was bad that the film's score is partly western-esque.
"Howling VI: The Freaks" is definitely the best film in the series since "The Marsupials: The Howling III", but still not good. Especially in comparison to its two predecessors, the film convinces with nice approaches and ideas and because it comes close to entertainment.
The premise of "Howling VI: The Freaks" sounds interesting and quite fresh for a werewolf film. The idea of a traveling carnival whose villainous owner captures a werewolf while in a small town sounds like it has fairly potential. And I have to say that the film is significantly better than parts 4 and 5.
The main strength of the film is that, unlike the two predecessors, it is not dead boring and has a rather good pacing. The film passes quickly, especially in the first half, and doesn't drag. There is a slight feeling of sleazy and dirt every now and then the film reminds of Tod Browning's "Freaks" and Tobe Hooper's "The Funhouse", for obvious reasons. Of course, without ever even remotely reaching their class or quality.
What also makes the film better than its predecessor is that it actually has a werewolf and transformations. The werewolf desing that is quite human-like is not particularly good, but the transformation is alright and the design of the vampire is not terrible either, even if he looks kinda dull. Acting is characters are once again not particularly good, but more bearable than in the predecessors and there are a few characters that are not completely bad and the lead is alright too. The script has some nice ideas, but it's rather weak over all and the direction and cinematography aren't particularly good either, but I didn't think it was bad that the film's score is partly western-esque.
"Howling VI: The Freaks" is definitely the best film in the series since "The Marsupials: The Howling III", but still not good. Especially in comparison to its two predecessors, the film convinces with nice approaches and ideas and because it comes close to entertainment.
1991 | The Howling | Werewolves | Vampires
The premise of "Howling VI: The Freaks" sounds interesting and quite fresh for a werewolf film. The idea of a traveling carnival whose villainous owner captures a werewolf while in a small town sounds like it has fairly potential. And I have to say that the film is significantly better than parts 4 and 5.
The main strength of the film is that, unlike the two predecessors, it is not dead boring and has a rather good pacing. The film passes quickly, especially in the first half, and doesn't drag. There is a slight feeling of sleazy and dirt every now and then the film reminds of Tod Browning's "Freaks" and Tobe Hooper's "The Funhouse", for obvious reasons. Of course, without ever even remotely reaching their class or quality.
What also makes the film better than its predecessor is that it actually has a werewolf and transformations. The werewolf desing that is quite human-like is not particularly good, but the transformation is alright and the design of the vampire is not terrible either, even if he looks kinda dull. Acting is characters are once again not particularly good, but more bearable than in the predecessors and there are a few characters that are not completely bad and the lead is alright too. The script has some nice ideas, but it's rather weak over all and the direction and cinematography aren't particularly good either, but I didn't think it was bad that the film's score is partly western-esque.
"Howling VI: The Freaks" is definitely the best film in the series since "The Marsupials: The Howling III", but still not good. Especially in comparison to its two predecessors, the film convinces with nice approaches and ideas and because it comes close to entertainment.
The premise of "Howling VI: The Freaks" sounds interesting and quite fresh for a werewolf film. The idea of a traveling carnival whose villainous owner captures a werewolf while in a small town sounds like it has fairly potential. And I have to say that the film is significantly better than parts 4 and 5.
The main strength of the film is that, unlike the two predecessors, it is not dead boring and has a rather good pacing. The film passes quickly, especially in the first half, and doesn't drag. There is a slight feeling of sleazy and dirt every now and then the film reminds of Tod Browning's "Freaks" and Tobe Hooper's "The Funhouse", for obvious reasons. Of course, without ever even remotely reaching their class or quality.
What also makes the film better than its predecessor is that it actually has a werewolf and transformations. The werewolf desing that is quite human-like is not particularly good, but the transformation is alright and the design of the vampire is not terrible either, even if he looks kinda dull. Acting is characters are once again not particularly good, but more bearable than in the predecessors and there are a few characters that are not completely bad and the lead is alright too. The script has some nice ideas, but it's rather weak over all and the direction and cinematography aren't particularly good either, but I didn't think it was bad that the film's score is partly western-esque.
"Howling VI: The Freaks" is definitely the best film in the series since "The Marsupials: The Howling III", but still not good. Especially in comparison to its two predecessors, the film convinces with nice approaches and ideas and because it comes close to entertainment.
MechTorg
3.0★ · 01/11/25
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