An American Werewolf in London
Directed by John LandisAmerican college students David Kessler and Jack Goodman on a walking tour of Britain are attacked by a werewolf that none of the locals will admit exists. Jack dies. David recovers in a hospital, where he has nightmares.
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- Antonio MankiniDecember 18, 2024Classic horror!
- pipanniSeptember 10, 2025Amazingly creepy and scary, but also able to make you laugh sometimes, "An American Werewolf in London" is a great movie, with very entertaining sequences, nice jump scares and some memorable special effects. It's incredible how the werewolf transformation scene not only holds up today (2025), but it's still by far the best I've ever seen. "Stick to the road, lads. And beware the moon."
- Richard ThorntonJuly 22, 2025Best werwolf transformation scene to date. The humor still works. Definitely in my top ten favorite horror movies.
- flavo432d agoAn American Werewolf in London is one of the finest examples of horror and dark comedy ever put on screen, and easily one of my favourite films in the genre. John Landis strikes the perfect balance between genuine terror and sharp, often shocking humour, proving that the two can coexist without undermining each other. The story is simple but effective, grounding its supernatural elements in an emotionally believable experience of grief, confusion, and inevitability. The cast is excellent, with David Naughton delivering a sympathetic and tragic performance that anchors the film’s darker moments. Rick Baker’s groundbreaking practical effects—especially the infamous transformation scene—remain some of the best ever achieved in horror cinema, even decades later. They’re visceral, painful, and unforgettable. What elevates the film to cult-classic status is its tone: funny without being silly, frightening without relying on cheap scares. An American Werewolf in London demonstrates that horror doesn’t have to take itself too seriously to be effective—it just has to be smart, inventive, and confident.
- Robot MonsterNovember 16, 2025The high water mark for the late 20th century werewolf movie, and it's almost a comedy.
- Treks_Tales_TunesNovember 15, 2025Brilliant movie, just like a one from horror genre should be ! Storyline is gripping and keeps you engaged ...
- davehensha11November 12, 2025really good practical effects
- ⋅˚₊‧ EVE ⋆* ‧October 5, 2025an american werewolf in london . so true
- Darren McKennaOctober 13, 2024This classic will forever have a spot in the annals of cinema. We get the strong sense something terrible is going to happen on the moors and we aren't let down. The godfather of horror/comedy is An American Werewolf in London
- Andy Davidson | folknhell.comAugust 18, 2025A howling blend of horror and humor that sinks its teeth in and leaves a wickedly grinning scar. The soundtrack is to die for.
- Jeffrey TennantSeptember 17, 2025The movie that surpassed previous werewolf movies, then killed any future werewolf movies from topping it. The incredible straight comedy to horror blend made a masterpiece, however intentional or unintentional.
- jamesmak0July 14, 2025I grew up watching this movie in the 90s my mom had it on vhs I loved this movie, when I saw it was on here I had to watch it. I haven’t watched it since maybe 2001.
- darthtoonSeptember 3, 2025A Cult Classic worth seeing...
- Steve TrezzaNovember 4, 2024Didn't vibe with it. The transformation scene is cool tho!
- stuhannafordAugust 10, 2025Shows its age, but somewhat of a milestone and horror cult classic for the effects alone. The humorous elements are a little more slapstick when they occur, rather than subtle or double entendres. There are parts to enjoy, such as the aforementioned effects. There are parts that are distinctively uncomfortable however, such as the romantic moments, which, to be fair, are probably more horrific than the horror elements themselves. For anyone who is a fan of the classic horror genre, happy days. Anyone who isn’t, you’ll struggle.
An American Werewolf in London Trivia
An American Werewolf in London was released on August 21, 1981.
An American Werewolf in London was directed by John Landis.
An American Werewolf in London has a runtime of 1 hr 37 min.
An American Werewolf in London was produced by George Folsey Jr..
The key characters in An American Werewolf in London are David Kessler (David Naughton), Nurse Alex Price (Jenny Agutter), Jack Goodman (Griffin Dunne).
An American Werewolf in London is rated R.
An American Werewolf in London is a Horror, Comedy film.
An American Werewolf in London has an audience rating of 8.5 out of 10.