An American Werewolf in London

An American Werewolf in London

  • Director: John Landis
  • Countries of origin: United Kingdom, United States
  • Language: English
  • Release date: August 21, 1981
  • Sound mix: Mono, Dolby Digital
  • Aspect ratio: 1.85 : 1
  • Also known as: American Werewolf - Fürchte den Mond
  • "An American Werewolf in London" is a horror film directed by American comedy director John Landis and starring David P. Norton , Jenny Agutter and Griffin Dunne . It was released on August 21, 1981.
    The film tells the story of American youth David and Jack traveling in the English countryside and being attacked by werewolves.

    Details

    • Release date August 21, 1981
    • Filming locations Crickadarn, Powys, Wales, UK
    • Production companies Polygram Pictures, Lyncanthrope Films, American Werewolf

    Box office

    Budget

    $10,000,000 (estimated)

    Gross US & Canada

    $30,565,292

    Opening weekend US & Canada

    $3,786,512

    Gross worldwide

    $30,683,333

    Movie reviews

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    • By Hermann 2022-09-29 23:28:22

      American werewolf in London

      The makeup effects of American b-level films in the 70s and 80s are completely realistic, and the lens editing is not as "flicker" as it is today. The bloody pictures will not flash past your eyes, but are solid and solid. Show for several seconds, piercing your eyeballs.
      This film is the best make-up Oscar award that year, it deserves its name. Lao Mei's skill is completely "played", and she likes to make models by hand, such as Alien, Predator, Terminator, and Iron Man. When...

    • By Delmer 2022-09-29 22:16:53

      Sad monster movie with black humor

      It feels like Ang Lee’s Hulk. The protagonist did not gain superpowers or any benefits due to an accident, but was cursed unpredictably. There is no other way to be cursed by the werewolf, or it’s like the English village where the protagonist was attacked. Hide and kill a few people on the night of the full moon; otherwise, like the kind protagonist, who has been considering whether to commit suicide, it is better to be trapped by the police and shot by the police. Therefore, there...

    • By Wayne 2022-09-29 21:36:33

      An American Werewolf in London

      This is John. The masterpiece of the werewolf horror film directed by Landis, depicts two young Americans, David and Jack, traveling to London, England, and were attacked by wolves while sleeping in the wilderness. David was seriously injured and was hospitalized. During the period, he dreamed of his dead friend Jack from time to time, and Jack kept warning him. Until the night of the full moon, David's body changed dramatically, becoming a furry werewolf who took to the streets to...

    • By Sam 2022-09-29 21:01:14

      A love letter to a single youth in the city

      In 1981, near the North York Wetland Park in the United Kingdom, two American backpackers, David and Jack, hiked here.

      That night was the night of the full moon, the two of them...

    User comments

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    • By Della 2023-09-22 02:44:44

      Yes, that nurse is so...

    • By Adrain 2023-09-21 03:18:13

      Absolutely top-notch...

    • By Keith 2023-09-06 01:39:21

      There is basically no plot, make-up should be good at that...

    • By Ryleigh 2023-09-03 05:30:12

      3.5, the werewolf theme is not bad, although it is a little outdated today, but it is still very interesting! The special effects make-up scenes during the transformation are realistic and amazing, and have a profound impact on future generations. What a wonderful age! Oscar for Best Makeup Every Year for Horror...

    • By Jennie 2023-08-27 19:00:41

      This makeup is really amazing, I am afraid I will feel ashamed when I see the moon face...

    Movie plot

    Jack (Griffin Dunne) and David (David P. Norton) from the United States are a pair of friends who often travel together. In an accident, they were attacked by a terrible werewolf in a swamp in England. Jack He died on the spot and David was injured. Villagers living in a nearby town rescued David and provided him with shelter for his injuries. Since the injury, Jack has frequently appeared in David's hallucinations. Jack told David...
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    Evaluation action

    "An American Werewolf in London" is a classic of werewolf movies. The film has driven many follow suits. The special effects and makeup in the film are quite commendable. The way the film is mixed with comedy and horror elements is not always successful, and the ending is too abrupt, but the horror part of it is worth screaming. The werewolf’s attack was shot from the perspective of a beast, which looks creepy, and more What is...
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    Movie quotes

    • [still discussing how David can kill himself in order to lift the curse]

      Harry Berman: A gun is good.

      Judith Browns: You just put the gun to your forehead and pull the trigger.

      Gerald Bringsley: If you put it in your mouth, then you'd be sure not to miss.

      David: Thank you, you're all so thoughtful.

    • David: I'm going to the police. Jack was right.

      Alex: Jack is dead!

      David: Jack is dead and six people are dead. There's gonna be a full moon tonight. I'm going to the cops.

      Alex: David, please be rational. Let's go to Dr. Hirsch.

      David: Yeah, be rational, sure. I'm a fucking werewolf, for Christ's sake!

    • Jack: Those sheep shit on my pack.