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An American Werewolf In London (1981)
Released By: Universal Pictures Rating: R In Theaters: N/A

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Studio: Universal Pictures
Genre: Horror
MPAA Rating: R
Director: John Landis
Language: English
Official Website: N/A
Theatrical Release: N/A
Home Video Release: N/A
Cast: Brian Glover, David Naughton, Frank Oz, Griffin Dunne, Jenny Agutter, John Woodvine
Published ID: 2205
UPC: 012236045304, 025192121920, 025193128928, 025195053648, 025192010491,
Plot: While wandering the English moors on vacation, college yanks David (David Naughton) and Jack (Griffin Dunne) happen upon a quaint pub with a mysterious patronage who warn them not to leave the road when walking after dark. Irreverent of such advice as characters in horror films always are, the two decide to find a short cut....David wakes up in the hospital with a nasty bite wound to his shoulder; the freshly deceased, and rapidly decomposing, Jack arrives soon after to deliver the grim news that, unless he commits suicide, David will become a werewolf when the moon is full. David dismisses the encounter as a hallucination, but all indicators point to lycanthrope; evenings of barking and bloodletting follow closely behind. While the story is thin and much of the tongue-in-cheek humor is overdone, there are plenty of genuine jolts thanks to makeup guru Rick Baker's eye-popping special effects. The werewolf, resembling a cross between a bear and a wolverine, appears frighteningly real, and, given the fantastic premise, the gore is most convincing (although surprisingly and refreshingly scant). The hospital dream sequences are creative, and the scenes in which the werewolf runs rampant through downtown London are particularly good. In all, An American Werewolf in London is an original, atmospheric film that manages both to scare and amuse. While dismissed by most American critics upon its release, the film managed to secure a place in the annals of American cinema when Baker won an Academy Award for his amazing effects and creature designs. ~ Jeremy Beday, All Movie Guide

A classic horror movie

Added 11/20/2009

Always a great movie to watch around Halloween! The transformation scene was always a classic and having it set to "Moondance" by Van Morrison sets the mood. The whole movie is creepy and great for getting into the Halloween spirit. The blu-ray just makes it all the more enjoyable on the HD screen. If you like horror movies, you'll enjoy this one.