Howling: New Moon Rising Image -
: Visuals often feature a prominent Full or Crescent Moon set against a dark, desert landscape to evoke the "New Moon Rising" title.
: The film was released direct-to-video on October 24, 1995. It features a low-budget look, having been shot on video, and famously includes an extended line-dancing sequence featuring local residents. Howling: New Moon Rising image
: In the desert town of Pioneertown, California, a series of mysterious killings leads a detective to suspect a werewolf is at large. A local priest, Father John, believes these killings are the work of a werewolf resulting from demonic possession. : Visuals often feature a prominent Full or
: Despite being a werewolf film, the monster itself is rarely seen until the very end, where a transformation is achieved through digital face-stretching effects. : In the desert town of Pioneertown, California,
: Original marketing materials, such as the 27"x40" movie poster , typically showcase a werewolf silhouette or glowing eyes against a moonlit sky. Parental Guide and Ratings Rating : Rated R for language and horror violence. Content Summary :
: Moderate (werewolf attacks and discovery of corpses). Profanity : Severe.