An American Werewolf in London (1981)
From the director of Animal House... a different kind of animal.
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.
Director: John Landis
Genre: Comedy, Horror
Runtime: 97 min
Release Date: August 21, 1981
Filmori Rating: 2.5/5 (3 ratings)
Cast
- David Naughton - David Kessler
- Jenny Agutter - Nurse Alex Price
- Griffin Dunne - Jack Goodman
- John Woodvine - Dr. J.S. Hirsch
- Don McKillop - Inspector Villiers
- Brian Glover - Chess Player
- David Schofield - Dart Player
- Lila Kaye - Barmaid
- Rik Mayall - Second Chess Player
- Sean Baker - Second Dart Player
Screenplay
- John Landis (Screenplay)
Music: Elmer Bernstein
Cinematography: Robert Paynter
Editing: Malcolm Campbell
Production: Lyncanthrope Films, Polygram Pictures
Country: United Kingdom, United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $10M
Box Office: $32M
Original Language: en
Themes
Dark Humor and Macabre Comedy, Body Horror and Body Deformation, Boundary-Pushing Vulgar Humor, Wedding Disasters and Big Laughs, Fun Physical Comedy
Keywords
dying and death, london, england, intensive care, nurse, loss of loved one, zoo, transformation, affectation, full moon, black humor, london underground, yorkshire, rural area, werewolf, creature
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is An American Werewolf in London about?
- 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.
- Who directed An American Werewolf in London?
- An American Werewolf in London was directed by John Landis.
- Who stars in An American Werewolf in London?
- An American Werewolf in London stars David Naughton, Jenny Agutter, Griffin Dunne, John Woodvine, Don McKillop, Brian Glover.
- How long is An American Werewolf in London?
- An American Werewolf in London has a runtime of 1h 37m (97 minutes).
- What genre is An American Werewolf in London?
- An American Werewolf in London is a Comedy, Horror film.
- What is the Filmori rating for An American Werewolf in London?
- An American Werewolf in London has a Filmori rating of 2.5/5 based on 3 ratings.
- What is the budget of An American Werewolf in London?
- An American Werewolf in London had a budget of $10M.
- How much did An American Werewolf in London gross?
- An American Werewolf in London grossed $32M worldwide.
- Where was An American Werewolf in London produced?
- An American Werewolf in London was produced in United Kingdom, United States of America.
- What are the themes of An American Werewolf in London?
- The themes of An American Werewolf in London include: Dark Humor and Macabre Comedy, Body Horror and Body Deformation, Boundary-Pushing Vulgar Humor, Wedding Disasters and Big Laughs, Fun Physical Comedy.