Gary Brandner on 'Howling II'

There's a very interesting interview with Gary Brandner where he talks about his novel "The Howling" and his thoughts on the movie adaptation by Joe Dante

Plus, He also talks about what it was like writting the Screenplay for "Howling II: Your Sister is a Werewolf" and why it's nothing like his second novel.

Here's the segment on "Howling II"

Why did you agree to co-write the screenplay for Howling II and how come you decided not to adapt your novel of the same name?

“A longish story, which I’ll abridge mercilessly. I agreed for the same reason professional writers agree to anything – money. And, sure, there was a pride of authorship involved. My first draft was lovingly true to the book. At the original story meeting: “Gary, this is great, but the producer would like a part for his friend Fernando Rey.” I dutifully went home and wrote in the veteran actor. Next meeting: “Wonderful, Gary, but the money is coming from Spaniards, and they’d like the story to take place in Spain. And, oh yes, Fernando Rey is out.” Okay, I bundled up my plot and my people and moved everything to Spain. Next meeting: “Perfect, Gary, but the Spanish money dropped out and we’re shooting on the cheap in Yugoslavia.” Here I had to bail out since I had a book contract with a deadline approaching. They hired another writer who is responsible for what you see on the screen. I retained co-screenwriter credits which brings in a few dollars twice a year.”



Here's the link to the whole interview

http://drgoresfunhouse.com/interviews/gary-brandner/