An American Werewolf in London
1981 · Movie · R · 97 min · ★ 7.4 · 72% critics
While hiking on the Yorkshire Moors, two American travelers are attacked by a mysterious animal, leaving one badly injured. As he recovers in London under the care of a kind nurse, he’s plagued by nightmares and unsettling physical and mental changes that make him fear what he might become.
Also known as An American Werewolf in London: The Monster Movie
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Details
- Years
- 1981
- Release date
- 1981-08-21
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
- Runtime
- 97 min
- Max quality
- HD
- Critic score
- 72/100
- TMDB rating
- 7.4/10 (2,698 votes)
About
You’ll likely enjoy this if you want a classic horror-comedy with gnarly practical effects, dark laughs, and a fast-moving story; Not for you if you dislike gore, nudity, or tonal whiplash—try Santa Clarita Diet or Zombieland instead.
Pros: iconic transformation effects; fun horror-comedy mix; memorable British atmosphere | Cons: uneven tone shifts; thin plot momentum; rushed, abrupt ending
Themes
- dying and death
- london, england
- intensive care
- nurse
- loss of loved one
- zoo
- transformation
- affectation
- full moon
- black humor
- london underground
- yorkshire
- +26 more
Awards & recognition
- Academy Award — Best Makeup and Hairstyling · 1982
- Academy Award — Best Makeup and Hairstyling · 1982 · nominated
Cast & crew
David Naughton
as David Kessler
Jenny Agutter
as Nurse Alex Price
Griffin Dunne
as Jack Goodman
John Woodvine
as Dr. J.S. Hirsch
Don McKillop
as Inspector Villiers
Brian Glover
as Chess Player
David Schofield
as Dart Player
Lila Kaye
as Barmaid
Rik Mayall
as Second Chess Player
Sean Baker
as Second Dart Player
Directed by John Landis