An American Werewolf in London

1981 · 97 min · EN · R · 7.4 (2,834 votes)

Dir. John Landis · Starring David Naughton, Griffin Dunne, Jenny Agutter, John Woodvine, Don McKillop, Brian Glover · Music Elmer Bernstein · An American Werewolf Collection

“Beware the moon.”

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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.

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This film delivers a unique blend of genuine terror and pitch-black humor. It's a visceral, unsettling journey into a nightmarish transformation, punctuated by surprisingly witty dialogue and groundbreaking practical effects that remain shocking and impressive. Expect a macabre, darkly funny, and ultimately tragic experience.

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