An American Werewolf in London

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Richard Harrison Oct 10 this is one of the Best movies of all time See more Julia Oct 10 This is one of my all time favorite movies EVER and I was so thrilled to see it was playing in theaters. Loving all the classic horror movies that have been playing, keep it up! See more Jeffrey W Oct 10 An absolute classic! Great music, humor and one of the best werewolf transformation scenes in cinema history. See more Spencer Nielsen 09/14/2024 The monster-as-metaphor is brilliant. The werewolf here is simultaneously a universal stand-in for the Other, as well as a personal stand-in for the anxieties of a Jewish-American. David Kessler is rendered as secular an American as you could expect, yet wherever he goes, he seems to be marked by his blood. It seems inevitable that the only way out is for him to spill it—either by his own hand, or the horde of fascists just waiting at the door. See more nick S @Nick_S 1d The cast was great, particularly the lead. Transformation scene was very impressive. Some of the effects were a little dated of course but not enough to affect the film. I like the writer's take on the genre, though it would have made for stronger storytelling if the central theme was resolved by the main character. See more Shadow R @GeminiShadowRealm Jul 3 Rick Baker’s practical effects are legendary for a reason. Watching David's bones stretch and reshape while "Blue Moon" plays in the background is still genuinely uncomfortable to watch. It puts modern CGI to absolute shame. David’s dead best friend showing up in increasingly worse states of decay to casually chat and guilt-trip him is peak dark humor. It’s easily the best part of the movie. John Landis (the director) jumps from brutal, terrifying horror to goofy, slapstick comedy. Has some great music choices. It builds up to this big tragic climax, the wolf gets cornered, and then, bam hard cut to black, upbeat '60s music plays, and the credits roll. It’s a little messy and definitely feels like a product of the early '80s, but it's just so much fun. It’s not a perfect movie, but between the incredible creature effects and the dry wit, it’s perfectly fun for a movie night. See more Read all reviews

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