An American Werewolf in London
Beware the moon.
Directed by John Landis
Produced by Lyncanthrope Films, Polygram Pictures
A darkly comic horror-fantasy that blends graphic body horror with irreverent humor and genuine pathos, anchored by the tension between the absurd and the tragic.
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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Is An American Werewolf in London violent? Yes, very. More violent than 95% of films.
Is An American Werewolf in London one of a kind? Yes, very. More singular than 90% of films.
Does An American Werewolf in London end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 83% of films.
Is An American Werewolf in London scary? Yes. More frightening than 82% of films.
Is An American Werewolf in London sad? Yes. More sad than 82% of films.
Is An American Werewolf in London easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of films.
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