An American Werewolf in London

7.4 1981 John Landis 1h 37m
Comedy Horror
An 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.

Cast

David Naughton David Naughton David Kessler
Jenny Agutter Jenny Agutter Nurse Alex Price
Griffin Dunne Griffin Dunne Jack Goodman
John Woodvine John Woodvine Dr. J.S. Hirsch
Don McKillop Don McKillop Inspector Villiers
Brian Glover Brian Glover Chess Player
David Schofield David Schofield Dart Player
Lila Kaye Lila Kaye Barmaid

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Vibes

Energized Chill Heart Pounding Darkly Funny Hidden Gem

Double Feature Pairings

Films that pair perfectly with An American Werewolf in London

What We Do in the Shadows
What We Do in the Shadows 2014
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Werewolf films as body betrayal. Two films about transformations you cannot stop and the people who watch you change.

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