An American Werewolf In London (1981)
An American Werewolf In London
”Two American students are hunted by a creature locals deny exists in Britain.”
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Directed by John Landis ("Animal House"), "An American Werewolf in London" is one of the first movies to successfully combine comedy and violence, becoming the go-to comedy horror movie. Although some aspects of the script feel undercooked, ultimately its complex makeup guaranteed it a place in cinematic history (it was deserving of an Oscar for Best Makeup).
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Two American college students on a walking tour of Britain are attacked by a werewolf that none of the locals will admit exists.
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