Movies Like Howling III: The Marsupials (1987)

Howling III: The Marsupials is a 1987 horror film from Philippe Mora with a MovieMagicScore of 4.5/10. Here are 20 similar films, ranked by real viewer ratings — starting with The Howling and Howling II: Stirba - Werewolf Bitch.

Horror

The Howling

1981

After a bizarre and near fatal encounter with a serial killer, a newswoman is sent to a rehabilitation center whose inhabitants may not be what they seem.

6.6

MagicScore

Howling II: Stirba - Werewolf Bitch

1985

When a young journalist dies in violent circumstances, her brother soon learns, by way of the mysterious Stefan Crosscoe, that his sister has succumbed to the werewolf curse.

4.9

MagicScore

Howling IV: The Original Nightmare

1988

An author who was sent to the town Drakho, because of a nervous breakdown, gets wound up in a mystery revolving around demons and werewolves. She starts seeing ghosts and dismisses them as her own imagination, but when they turn out to be real she becomes suspicious of the odd town and of its past.

4.5

MagicScore

Howling V: The Rebirth

1989

When a group of people from different walks of life converge in a Hungarian castle situated in Budapest which has been sealed for 500 years, they bring with them a werewolf which slowly begins to cut their numbers down.

4.6

MagicScore

Howling VI: The Freaks

1991

A villainous carnival owner traps a young werewolf to include in his growing menagerie of inhuman exhibits.

4.4

MagicScore

Howling: New Moon Rising

1995

A number of vicious murders occur in a small California town after a motorcycle-riding stranger arrives. The gruesome slayings look disturbingly like the work of a werewolf. Meanwhile, in another nearby town, police are hot on the trail of a killer they believe is a werewolf.

2.9

MagicScore

The Howling: Reborn

2011

On the eve of his high school graduation, unremarkable Will Kidman finally bonds with the girl he has long yearned for, reclusive Eliana Wynter. But he also discovers a dark secret from his past... that he is about to become a werewolf. Now, in an effort to fight destiny and save their love as well as their lives, they must battle not only Will's growing blood lust but an army of fearsome beasts bent on killing them... and then, us all.

4.7

MagicScore

Dying Breed

2008

An extinct species, the Tasmanian tiger. A long-forgotten legend, “The Pieman” aka Alexander Pearce, who was hanged for cannibalism in 1824. Both had a desperate need to survive; both could have living descendants within the Tasmanian bush. Four hikers venture deep into isolated territory to find one of these legends, but which one will they come upon first?

5.1

MagicScore

The Hunter

2011

Martin, a mercenary, is sent from Europe by an anonymous biotech company to the Tasmanian wilderness on a hunt for the last Tasmanian tiger.

6.6

MagicScore

#10

Bilby

2019

Threatened daily by the deadly residents and harsh environment of Australia’s Outback, a lonesome bilby finds himself an unwitting protector, and unexpected friend, to a helpless (and quite adorable) baby bird.

8.0

MagicScore

#11

Michael Jackson's Thriller

1983

A night at the movies turns terrifying when Michael and his date are attacked by zombies. Released at the height of Thriller’s success, the short film redefined the music video, broke racial barriers, and became the first inducted into the U.S. National Film Registry.

8.3

MagicScore

#12

What We Do in the Shadows

2014

Vampire housemates try to cope with the complexities of modern life and show a newly turned hipster some of the perks of being undead.

7.6

MagicScore

#13

An American Werewolf in London

1981

American tourists David and Jack are savagely attacked by an unidentified animal while hiking on the Yorkshire Moors. After retiring to the home of a beautiful nurse to recuperate, David soon begins experiencing disturbing changes to his body and mind.

7.4

MagicScore

#14

The Wolf Man

1941

After his brother's death, Larry Talbot returns home to his father and the family estate. Events soon take a turn for the worse when Larry is bitten by a werewolf.

7.0

MagicScore

#15

November

2017

In a poor Estonian village, a group of peasants use magic and folk remedies to survive the winter, and a young woman tries to get a young man to love her.

7.0

MagicScore

#16

Trick 'r Treat

2007

Four interwoven stories that occur on Halloween: an everyday high school principal has a secret life as a serial killer; a college virgin might have just met the one guy for her; a group of teenagers pull a mean prank, and a bitter old recluse receives an uninvited guest.

7.0

MagicScore

#17

Werewolf by Night

2022

On a dark and somber night, a secret cabal of monster hunters emerge from the shadows and gather at the foreboding Bloodstone Temple following the death of their leader. In a strange and macabre memorial to the leader’s life, the attendees are thrust into a mysterious and deadly competition for a powerful relic—a hunt that will ultimately bring them face to face with a dangerous monster.

7.0

MagicScore

#18

Bhediya

2022

Inspired by legendary folklore rooted in Arunachal Pradesh, Bhediya tells the story of Bhaskar, a man who gets bitten by a mythical wolf and begins to transform into the creature himself. As Bhaskar and his ragtag buddies try to find answers, he is worried that the monster in him will wipe out human existence in the local town.

6.9

MagicScore

#19

Ginger Snaps

2001

The story of two outcast sisters, Ginger and Brigitte, in the mindless suburban town of Bailey Downs. On the night of Ginger's first period, she is savagely attacked by a wild creature. Ginger's wounds miraculously heal but something is not quite right. Now Brigitte must save her sister and save herself.

6.9

MagicScore

#20

Sonic: Night of the Werehog

2008

One night of severe rain, Sonic and Chip come by an old mansion where they decide to take shelter. Whilst Sonic seems unfazed by the creepy surroundings, Chip is scared out of its wits. The mansion is inhabited by three scary - yet sweet - ghosts who like to play tricks on innocent visitors: A cute and girlish ghost who likes to collect photographs of her terrified guests. The remaining two boy ghosts compete for her attention by taking photographs of their scare victims. Their scariness is the key to popularity in the realm of ghosts. The boy ghosts are excited at the prospect of hunting their new and unusual guests, Sonic and Chip. Who will win the ultimate competition to her heart?

6.9

MagicScore

Frequently asked

What are the best movies like Howling III: The Marsupials?

The top films similar to Howling III: The Marsupials by MovieMagicScore are The Howling (6.6), Howling II: Stirba - Werewolf Bitch (4.9), Howling IV: The Original Nightmare (4.5). Each shares horror themes and is ranked by real viewer ratings, not critics or studios.

Is Howling III: The Marsupials worth watching?

Howling III: The Marsupials holds a MovieMagicScore of 4.5/10 from 136 viewer ratings.

What kind of movie is Howling III: The Marsupials?

Howling III: The Marsupials (1987) is a horror film directed by Philippe Mora, starring Barry Otto, Max Fairchild, Imogen Annesley.

Where can I find more recommendations like Howling III: The Marsupials?

Browse the full ranked list above, or explore more horror recommendations on MovieMagicScore, where every list is ordered by genuine viewer ratings.

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About movies like Howling III: The Marsupials

This ranked list pairs Howling III: The Marsupials (1987), a horror film from Philippe Mora, with similar titles by genre, theme and cast overlap (fans of Barry Otto take note). Unlike critic-driven sites, every position here is ordered by MovieMagicScore — a rating built only from real viewers, with no studio marketing or paid placement. Scores update as more people rate, so the list stays current.

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