An American Werewolf in London1981
“From the director of Animal House... a different kind of animal.”
Directed by John Landis
On the charts
🏆 Won 1 Oscar. 3 wins & 4 nominations total
The premise
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.
Horror Vault's take
Two young American backpackers find their European adventure derailed in the most terrifying way imaginable after a brutal encounter on the fog-drenched Yorkshire Moors. Waking up in a London hospital, survivor David struggles to separate nightmare from reality as his body and instincts begin to betray him in ways he can't explain. Director John Landis masterfully balances jet-black humor with genuine horror, grounding the fantastical in an achingly human story of loss and dread. Landmark practical transformation effects ensure this one gets under your skin long after the credits roll.
Content: Graphic Violence, Body Horror, Disturbing Transformation Sequences, Gore, Nudity, Jump Scares
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Cast
David Naughton
David Kessler
Jenny Agutter
Nurse Alex Price
Griffin Dunne
Jack Goodman
John Woodvine
Dr. J.S. Hirsch
Don McKillop
Inspector Villiers
Brian Glover
Chess Player
David Schofield
Dart Player
Lila Kaye
Barmaid
Rik Mayall
Second Chess Player
Sean Baker
Second Dart Player
Frank Oz
Mr. Collins
Paul Kember
Sergeant McManus
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