The Howling (1981) (Blu-ray SteelBook) (Zavvi Exclusive) [UK]

[Noodles]

Release date: March 26, 2018
Purchase link: Zavvi (pre-order February 18 at around 6PM UK time)
Price: £15.99

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[Jocelin]

What is this "coven like" thing in the woods at the bottom ? Not from the movie !

The back artwork is nice but they could have used the beach view instead of the woods it was an important part of the plot... looking at both artworks i have the impression the artist hasn't seen the movie.

 

[virkia]

What is this "coven like" thing in the woods at the bottom ? Not from the movie !

Yes, been a while since I've watched it and I also don't remember seeing naked birds dancing around a fire - like in THE WICKER MAN for example - and maybe time to check it out again . . .

At least we know where we've seen the artwork - with one difference - before . . .
The soundtrack LP ................................................................................................................... and 2014 MONDO variant poster by comic-book artist FRANCESCO FRANCAVILLA:-

Some of the other THE HOWLING posters from around the world can be seen here:-
https://mubi.com/notebook/posts/movie-poster-of-the-week-joe-dante-s-the-howling

Apart from the U.S. one sheet I like the Francavilla artwork the best for the steelbook.

Francavilla, best known for his stylish horror and sci-fi films' posters:-

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[Jocelin]

@virkia

 

[Mr Y Fronts]

Zavvi have shipped this today.

 

[tono06]

and mine too!

 

[Lollard2002]

Mine's on it's way as well. Will go nice with my Laserdisc..... Be interesting to compare them quality wise.

 

[aj101097]

I wish Black Barons would do a version.

 

[GeoRattray]

I have fond memories of this movie. Hope it lives up to my expectations with another viewing.

I think the steelbook is much better in hand than mockup IMO. For everyone, the moon is the silver effect we're all used to and the reds are shiny. I would compare the finish and style to 'Sleepy Hollow'...

May have to invest in anti-fingerprint cotton gloves to preserve the blacks on this. Looking forward to seeing this again

 

[spookz]

Got mine today. As per usual, moon is silver and not white. It is quite a high gloss, shiny finish which looks great, but don't angle it to the light as you can see all the faint scratches with it being gloss black. Otherwise,nice steelbook.

 

[Tompa]

can you please post rear pics, want to see what is on?

I have fond memories of this movie. Hope it lives up to my expectations with another viewing.

I think the steelbook is much better in hand than mockup IMO. For everyone, the moon is the silver effect we're all used to and the reds are shiny. I would compare the finish and style to 'Sleepy Hollow'...

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May have to invest in anti-fingerprint cotton gloves to preserve the blacks on this. Looking forward to seeing this again

 

[BluSteel2012]

Found these....

 

[GeoRattray]

@Tompa Here's the back:

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Also inside...

 

[Lollard2002]

Mine arrived today. Lovely steelbook as was Blood Simple which arrived as well.

 

[Tompa]

thx but i would like to see J card content

@Tompa Here's the back:

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Also inside...

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[GeoRattray]

Here you go:

 

[BluSteel2012]

Gonna gamble on a price drop for this one.

 

[paulboland]

Mega glossy finish
Fingerprint and scratch magnet

 

[tha_lunatic]

ok, it looks much better in real. I'm still no fan of the back artwork, but the rest looks great. will order this.

 

[tono06]

Love the gloss! Got it today!

 

[StifflersDad]

Super thick and smooth gloss