Joe Dante

THE HOWLING: ECHOES OF PRIMITIVE HORROR IN THE MODERN PSYCHE

A Midnight Howl That Echoes with Dread: A Glimpse into “The Howling” “Imagine your worst fear a reality,” whispers a voice from the deep shadows of the cinematic forest known as “The Howling,” a film that digs its claws into the very essence of horror. Directed by Joe Dante and released in 1981, “The Howling”…

PIRANHA 1978: BITING INTO THE WATERY ABYSS OF NATURE GONE WILD

A School of Terror: “They’re eating the guests, sir!” The murky waters of 1978 swirled to reveal a fin-infested horror-comedy that continues to cause waves among genre enthusiasts. Directed by Joe Dante, “Piranha” unleashes a terrifying swarm from the depths of cinematic imagination. Without giving too much away, the film follows a simple yet compelling…