released the film direct to VHS in 1989 and released on DVD as a double feature with Howling VI: The Freaks in 2003 by Artisan Home Entertainment and in 2007 by Timeless Media Group. The film is now out of print and has not been re-released since. Reception Howling V: The Rebirth is almost universally regarded as one of the best "Howling" sequels. The "whodunit" mystery theme was singled out for praise, as well as the film's atmosphere. Screen Rant ranked the film number 3 on its list of the best films in The Howling franchise, saying: "There's less werewolf action in this than most "Howling" movies, but the mystery plot keeps things interesting and the final scene has a fun reveal". WhatCulture ranked the film as number 2: "After three sequels ranging from sub-par to absolutely disastrous, The Howling V: The Rebirth does the unthinkable and dares to be a really good, highly atmospheric horror tale", also claiming it to be "the shining jewel among the franchise's very questionable sequels". References External links 1989 films 1980s supernatural horror films British supernatural horror films British independent films Direct-to-video horror films Films based on horror novels Films set in the 1480s Films set in 1989 Films set in Budapest Films shot in Budapest Hungarian horror films The Howling films Direct-to-video sequel films British werewolf films 1989 independent films 1980s English-language films 1980s British films