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21 August 1981 (USA) moreTagline:
John Landis - the director of Animal House brings you a different kind of animal. morePlot:
Two American tourists in England are attacked by a werewolf that none of the locals will admit exists. full summary | full synopsisAwards:
Won Oscar. Another 2 wins & 2 nominations moreNewsDesk:
(44 articles)
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A Horror Comedy? moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| David Naughton | ... | David Kessler | |
| Jenny Agutter | ... | Nurse Alex Price | |
| Griffin Dunne | ... | Jack Goodman | |
| John Woodvine | ... | Dr. J. S. Hirsch | |
| Lila Kaye | ... | Barmaid | |
| Joe Belcher | ... | Truck Driver | |
| David Schofield | ... | Dart Player | |
| Brian Glover | ... | Chess Player | |
| Rik Mayall | ... | 2nd Chess Player | |
| Sean Baker | ... | 2nd Dart Player | |
| Paddy Ryan | ... | First Werewolf | |
| Anne-Marie Davies | ... | Nurse Susan Gallagher | |
| Frank Oz | ... | Mr. Collins / Miss Piggy | |
| Don McKillop | ... | Inspector Villiers | |
| Paul Kember | ... | Sergeant McManus |
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View content advisory for parentsRuntime:
97 min | Sweden:92 min (heavily cut)Language:
EnglishColour:
Colour (Technicolor)Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 moreCertification:
Singapore:R21 | Canada:13+ (Québec) | Canada:R (Manitoba/Nova Scotia/Ontario) | UK:X (theatrical rating) | Australia:MA (DVD rating) | USA:R (Certificate #26418) | Italy:VM18 | Argentina:18 | Australia:M | Chile:18 | Finland:K-18 | France:-12 | Norway:18 | Sweden:15 | UK:18 | West Germany:16 | Peru:18 | Brazil:18 | Iceland:16Fun Stuff
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Director Trademark: [John Landis] [SYNW]the porno film showing when David meets Jack and his zombie friends. A poster for the film appears in the London Underground when the man is killed. moreGoofs:
Continuity: When David and Alex are checking out of the market, the close-up of the cashier shows her pressing the register buttons with her left hand. On the long shot, she is using her right. moreSoundtrack:
BLUE MOON moreFAQ
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An almost impossible genre, the horror comedy is a sometimes dead genre. One of the best, An American Werewolf in London is a comical title that lives up to being a comedy and a horror movie. The special effects by Rick Baker alone, make this movie a hit. The off edge comedy and the almost slap stick style acting welcomes the horror. Many surprises throughout the movie, An American Werewolf in London has a little bit of everything. There are moments of laughter, hate, love, drama, and horror, the movie pushes the envelope in being an original work, even though it is a remake! Keep your ear open for the movie's soundtrack. Several songs with the word "moon". Like the soundtrack, the movie is full of interesting tid-bits. All in all, a great movie, a near classic.