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American Werewolf in London
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pros: Has werewolves!
cons: The main character's sometimes inexplicable behavior
The Ugliest American
You know, I really do wish people who create special effects in movies would harken back to the olde... See Full Review
pros: Campy black comedy. Good story.
cons: Some special effects are a little hokey.
An American Werewolf in London... a film that has almost everything
When I was little, I was a pretty dedicated HBO viewer. Back in the 1980s, An American Werewolf in L... See Full Review
pros: A flawless vintage dark comedy horror fun.
cons: Can be seen as outdated by Hollywood computer effects sell-outs.
Keep off the moors and stay off the road.
A black comedy horror made in 1981. It is one of the best werewolf movies ever made. It’s refr... See Full Review
pros: Black Comedy mixed with shock horror and Oscar Winning Werewolves.
cons: The ending was a bit abrupt.
Naked American Men, He's the Beauty AND the Beast AMERICAN WEREWOLF IN LONDON
An American Werewolf in London (1981) Directed by John Landis."A naked American man stole my balloon... See Full Review
pros: Likeable characters, plenty of humour, sex appeal, action, brilliant direction
cons: One or two scenes that go on too long....
I'm on fire!...... Hallowe'en Time Review (8)
Well it's coming up to Halloween and in my peak of 80's nostalgia, I ought to review this- one of th... See Full Review
pros: Witty, gory, great soundtrack and replete with scary moments.
cons: A little dated, observes some horror cliches.
I Used To Be A Werewolf, But I'm Alright Nooowwww...
It isn't unfair to say that once you've seen one werewolf movie, you've seen them all. The conc... See Full Review
pros: Funny, slightly suspenseful. A great blend of comedy and camp horror. Beautiful British scenery.
cons: Made in 1981, if that bothers you. Back when plot meant more than special effects.
Don't forget to buy that travel insurance
I could probably count on one hand the number of movies that have successfully combined horror and c... See Full Review
pros: The Curse of the Bambino does not include lycanthropy.
cons: The impossible happens at the beginning and the end.
Humans Fit for Consumption
I got so carried away watching this movie that when my mom called during David's first transformatio... See Full Review
pros: Very scary; very funny; excellent performances; great music
cons: Ending is a little abrupt
Still one of the Best
So why is this movie so good? Because it's terrifying and hilarious and even moving. It's one of the... See Full Review
pros: Quality sense of gory humor, pleasant performances, Rick Baker's amazing transformation effects
cons: Perhaps the performances are more "pleasant" than "good" and I Want More Wolf.
His Hair Was Perfect: Werewolf of London
The eponymous American werewolf in London certainly takes his time in arriving. A British werewolf i... See Full Review
Product Details
| Key Information | |
| Genre | Horror/Suspense |
| Directors | John Landis |
| Stars | Jenny Agutter |
| UPC | 025192121920 |
| Running Time | 1hr 30min |
| Available Formats | DVD: Full Moon Edition; The Wolfman $10 Movie Cash |
| MPAA Rating | R (MPAA) |
| Subgenre | Theatrical Release |
| Release Date | 1981 |
| Languages | |
| Original Language | English |
| DVD Editions | |
| DVD Editions | <Edition><item name="format">DVD: Subtitled Spanish</item><item name="runtime">1hr 33min</item><item name="company">Universal Studios Home Video</item><item name="date">September 18, 2001</item><item name="rating">R (MPAA)</item><item name="upc">025192121920</item><item name="sound">Sound Features: DTS</item></Edition> |
| VHS Editions | |
| VHS Editions | <Edition><item name="format">VHS</item><item name="runtime">1hr 37min</item><item name="company">Vestron Video</item><item name="date">September 16, 1992</item><item name="rating">R (MPAA)</item><item name="upc">028485151017</item></Edition> |
| Credits | |
| Screenwriter | John Landis |
| Professional Reviews | |
| Professional Reviews | (08/12/1981, p.C12, Janet Maslin): "...Landis is...serious about making this a horror film that packs a wallop..." |







