An American Werewolf in London (1981)

Synopsis

The movie An American Werewolf in London (1981) is a horror-comedy film directed by John Landis. The story follows two American college students, David and Jack, who are backpacking across England. While wandering through the moors at night, they are attacked by a werewolf. Jack is killed, but David survives and is taken to a hospital in London to recover.

As David recuperates, he begins to experience strange dreams and hallucinations. He is haunted by the ghost of his dead friend Jack, who warns him that he will turn into a werewolf during the next full moon. David initially dismisses the warnings as delusions, but as the full moon approaches, he starts to exhibit strange behavior and physical changes.

The movie An American Werewolf in London (1981) follows David as he struggles to come to terms with his transformation and the violent urges that come with it. He seeks help from a nurse named Alex, played by Jenny Agutter, who becomes romantically involved with him.

The movie An American Werewolf in London (1981) is known for its blend of horror and comedy, as well as its groundbreaking special effects. The film’s transformation scene, in which David transforms into a werewolf, is considered a landmark in the history of special effects. The film’s mix of humor and horror has made it a cult classic in the genre.

Cast

David Naughton as David Kessler
Jenny Agutter as Alex Price
Griffin Dunne as Jack Goodman
John Woodvine as Dr. Hirsch
Lila Kaye as Mrs. Kessler

Trivia

The movie An American Werewolf in London (1981) was made on a budget of $10 million.
The film’s transformation scene took over a week to shoot and involved a complex system of prosthetics and animatronics.
The movie An American Werewolf in London (1981) won the first-ever Academy Award for Best Makeup.