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 Synopsis
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.
Wolfen (1981) is a horror and thriller film directed by Michael Wadleigh, released on July 24, 1981 with a runtime of 1h 55m. It stars Albert Finney, Diane Venora, Edward James Olmos and Gregory Hines. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 262 ratings.
- Director:
- Michael Wadleigh
- Writers:
- Michael Wadleigh, David Eyre, Whitley Strieber
- Producers:
- Rupert Hitzig, Michael Wadleigh
- Cinematographer:
- Fredric Abeles
- Composer:
- James Horner
- Production:
- King-Hitzig Productions, Orion Pictures
- Budget:
- $17,000,000
- Revenue:
- $10,626,725
- Status:
- Released
Wolfen (1981) Trailer
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Wolfen Cast & Crew
Main cast
Albert Finney
as Dewey Wilson
Diane Venora
as Rebecca Neff
Edward James Olmos
as Eddie Holt
Gregory Hines
as Whittington
Tom Noonan
as Ferguson
Dick O'Neill
as Warren
Dehl Berti
as Old Indian
Peter Michael Goetz
as Ross
- Sam Gray
Sam Gray
as Mayor
- Ralph Bell
Ralph Bell
as Commissioner
- Max M. Brown
Max M. Brown
as Christopher van der Veer
Anne Pohtamo
as Pauline van der Veer
Key crew
Directed by Michael Wadleigh, written by Michael Wadleigh, David Eyre and Whitley Strieber, produced by Rupert Hitzig and Michael Wadleigh.
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Wolfen Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 262 ratings.
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Wolfen – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Wolfen online?
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Wolfen (1981) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Wolfen?
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The main cast of Wolfen (1981) includes Albert Finney, Diane Venora, Edward James Olmos, Gregory Hines and Tom Noonan. The film was directed by Michael Wadleigh. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Wolfen released?
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Wolfen was released on July 24, 1981 and runs for 1h 55m.
Is Wolfen worth watching?
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Wolfen (1981) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 262 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy horror and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Wolfen?
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Yes. The official Wolfen trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.