Wolfen is a 1981 American crime horror film directed by Michael Wadleigh in his only directional feature film, based on Whitley Strieber's 1978 novel The Wolfen. It stars Albert Finney, Diane Venora, Gregory Hines and Edward James Olmos. The film follows a city cop who has been assigned to uncover what is behind a series of vicious murders. Originally, it is believed the murders are animal attacks until the cop discovers an indigenous legend about wolf spirits.
Wolfen (1981)
Directed by Michael Wadleigh
Genres - Horror, Mystery-Suspense, Thriller |
Sub-Genres - Supernatural Horror Film |
Release Date - Jul 24, 1981 |
Run Time - 115 min. |
Countries - United States of America |
MPAA Rating - R
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Movie Info
Official Site
Budget
$17,000,000
Box Office
$10,626,725
Tags
Adaptation, American, Crime, Film Based On Literature, Investigation, Job, Justice, Mind-Bending/Experimental, Murder, New York City, Supernatural/Monsters, Wild Animal, Wolf
Attributes
Based On: based on horror novels, The Wolfen
Filming Location: New York City
Narrative Location: New York City
Subject: about Native s
Filming Location: New York City
Narrative Location: New York City
Subject: about Native s
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Wolfen
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Вълци
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ウルフェン
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