Scream of the Wolf (1974): Cast & Plot
Scream of the Wolf is a 1974 horror thriller directed by Dan Curtis, starring Philip Carey as Sheriff Vernon Bell, Peter Graves and Clint Walker. It runs 1 hour 18 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 18m (78 min)
- Director
- Dan Curtis
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Metromedia Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Scream of the Wolf About?
The premise of Scream of the Wolf without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Death stalks the forest on four paws and returns on two legs, blurring the line between beast and man—only the dead seem to know the truth. A retired big‑game hunter is called back to track a murderous wolf, but soon suspects the predator may be a shape‑shifting creature capable of assuming human form.
Scream of the Wolf Cast & Characters
Philip Carey leads the cast as Sheriff Vernon Bell, with Peter Graves as John Wetherby and Clint Walker as Byron Douglas. Directed by Dan Curtis; 12 actors are credited in all.
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Director Dan Curtis
- Philip Carey as Sheriff Vernon Bell
- Peter Graves as John Wetherby
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Clint Walker as Byron Douglas - Jo Ann Pflug as Sandy Miller
Also Starring in Scream of the Wolf
· 8 more- Don Megowan Grant
- Chuck Hayward
- Bill Baldwin Reporter
- Vernon Weddle Newsman
- Jim Storm Boy
- Orville Sherman Coroner
- Randy Kirby Brian Hammond
- Tom Dever
More from Dan Curtis
More films directed by Dan Curtis, best-rated first: Burnt Offerings, The Love Letter, Trilogy of Terror II and Me and the Kid.
Scream of the Wolf Plot Summary
What happens in Scream of the Wolf from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In a small, unsettled town haunted by a string of brutal murders, Sheriff Vernon Bell turns to John Wetherby, a visiting adventure writer and former hunter, to uncover the truth behind the killings. Wetherby quickly pieces together clues that point to something more than a simple animal—the footprints resemble a wolf, yet the creature shifts into a bipedal form as it flees, leaving no scent behind.
Full summary
The whole story of Scream of the Wolf, scene by scene
Scream of the Wolf Videos
The clip of Scream of the Wolf.
How Well Do You Know Scream of the Wolf?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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Who is the sheriff of the town where the murders occur?
Cars in Scream of the Wolf
17 cars on screen, including the 1974 Chevrolet Bel Air and the 1974 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray C3.
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1974 Chevrolet Bel Air Important role -
1974 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray C3 Important role -
1973 Chevrolet Blazer Minor role -
1965 Ford Galaxie 500 Minor role
Scream of the Wolf Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “Волчий вой” and “狼嚎”.
- Also known as
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- Волчий вой
- 狼嚎
- O Grito do Lobo
- L'ululato del lupo
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Scream of the Wolf FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Scream of the Wolf, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Scream of the Wolf?
Scream of the Wolf runs 1 hour 18 minutes (78 minutes).
When was Scream of the Wolf released?
Scream of the Wolf was released on January 16, 1974.
Who directed Scream of the Wolf?
Scream of the Wolf was directed by Dan Curtis.
More films by Dan Curtis Who is in the cast of Scream of the Wolf?
Scream of the Wolf stars Philip Carey as Sheriff Vernon Bell, Peter Graves as John Wetherby and Clint Walker as Byron Douglas, among 12 credited actors.
Does Scream of the Wolf have a post-credit scene?
No. Scream of the Wolf has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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