An American Werewolf in London
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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.
What critics thought
DivisiveA cult classic now, but one that divided critics at the time and still has genuine detractors: the tone-blending of horror and comedy is either its great strength or its fatal flaw depending on who you ask. Rick Baker's transformation effects are almost universally praised as landmark work, while the film's loose structure and tonal inconsistency remain the chief complaints. Contemporary critical opinion was lukewarm, and the film's reputation has grown substantially in retrospect through home video and horror fandom.
“An American Werewolf in London seems curiously unfinished, as if director John Landis spent all his energy on spectacular set pieces and then didn't want to bother with things like transitions, character development or an ending.”
Roger Ebert·Chicago Sun-Times
“not just gory but actually frightening, not just funny but clever”
Tom Huddleston·Time Out
“curious but oddly endearing mixture of horror film and spoof, of comedy and shock, with everything grist to its mill including tourist Britain and the wedding of Prince Charles. The special effects are notable and signaled new developments in this field.”
Halliwell's Film Guide
Accolades
Parents guide
- Violence
- severe
- Sex
- moderate
- Profanity
- moderate
- Substances
- mild
- Intensity
- severe
Genres
Comedy, Horror
Cast & Crew
John LandisDirector
David NaughtonDavid Kessler
Griffin DunneJack Goodman
Jenny AgutterNurse Alex Price
John WoodvineDr. J.S. Hirsch
Don McKillopInspector Villiers
Brian GloverChess Player
David SchofieldDart Player
Lila KayeBarmaid
Rik MayallSecond Chess Player
Sean BakerSecond Dart Player
Frank OzMr. Collins
Elmer BernsteinComposerAn American Werewolf in London
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.
What critics thought
DivisiveA cult classic now, but one that divided critics at the time and still has genuine detractors: the tone-blending of horror and comedy is either its great strength or its fatal flaw depending on who you ask. Rick Baker's transformation effects are almost universally praised as landmark work, while the film's loose structure and tonal inconsistency remain the chief complaints. Contemporary critical opinion was lukewarm, and the film's reputation has grown substantially in retrospect through home video and horror fandom.
“An American Werewolf in London seems curiously unfinished, as if director John Landis spent all his energy on spectacular set pieces and then didn't want to bother with things like transitions, character development or an ending.”
Roger Ebert·Chicago Sun-Times
“not just gory but actually frightening, not just funny but clever”
Tom Huddleston·Time Out
“curious but oddly endearing mixture of horror film and spoof, of comedy and shock, with everything grist to its mill including tourist Britain and the wedding of Prince Charles. The special effects are notable and signaled new developments in this field.”
Halliwell's Film Guide
Accolades
Parents guide
- Violence
- severe
- Sex
- moderate
- Profanity
- moderate
- Substances
- mild
- Intensity
- severe
Genres
Comedy, Horror
Cast & Crew
John LandisDirectorDavid NaughtonDavid KesslerGriffin DunneJack GoodmanJenny AgutterNurse Alex PriceJohn WoodvineDr. J.S. HirschDon McKillopInspector VilliersBrian GloverChess PlayerDavid SchofieldDart PlayerLila KayeBarmaidRik MayallSecond Chess PlayerSean BakerSecond Dart PlayerFrank OzMr. CollinsElmer BernsteinComposerStream
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