An American Werewolf in London
dir. John Landis
74
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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.
Critics consensus
Terrifying and funny in almost equal measure, John Landis' horror-comedy crosses genres while introducing Rick Baker's astounding make-up effects.
Directed byJohn Landis
StarringDavid Naughton, Jenny Agutter, Griffin Dunne, John Woodvine, Don McKillop, Brian Glover
Written byJohn Landis
CinematographyRobert Paynter
EditingMalcolm Campbell
MusicElmer Bernstein
An American Werewolf in London
1981 · R · 1h 37m
Comedy, Horror, Fantasy
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.
Our Verdict
74
Critics Consensus
Terrifying and funny in almost equal measure, John Landis' horror-comedy crosses genres while introducing Rick Baker's astounding make-up effects.
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