An American Werewolf In London
Horror, Thriller
Universal Studios  (1981) 98 mins R

7.5 (18,265 votes)
"A Full-Blooded Horror Film That Happens To Have A Sharp Sense Of Humor!" -Leonard Maltin

It's a rainy night on the Welsh moors. Two American students on a walking tour of Europe trudge on to the next town, when suddenly the air is pierced by an unearthly howl… Three weeks later, one is dead, the other is in the hospital and the nightmare begins for An American Werewolf In London. David Naughton, Griffin Dunne and Jenny Agutter star in the contemporary story of the macabre which takes you from the Welsh moors to Picadilly Circus, Trafalgar Square and the ground of Windsor Castle. It is written and directed by John Landis, the man who brought you National Lampoon's Animal House, The Blues Brothers, Trading Places, Innocent Blood and Coming To America. To add to the chill, there is art direction by Academy Award®-winner Les Dilley of Star War...

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Cast and Crew
Griffin Dunne  ......  Jack Goodman
David Naughton  ......  David Kessler
Jenny Agutter  ......  Nurse Alex Price
John Woodvine  ......  Dr. J. S. Hirsch
Lila Kaye  ......  Barmaid
Joe Belcher  ......  Truck Driver
Director  .....  John Landis
Producer  .....  George Folsey Jr.; Peter Guber
Writer  .....  John Landis
Notes
Goofs:
Continuity: When David is watching TV before his transformation, he sees a contemporary advertisement for The News Of The World, which is trumpeted as being available "tomorrow". The News Of The World only appears on Sunday, yet when Dr. Hirsch buys a newspaper the next day, after the night of mayhem, it is clearly a weekday edition. (more)

Trivia:
John Landis has reported that when he was approving a high-definition DVD version in the mid-2000s, he was taken aback by how gory the film actually was. (more)

Filming Locations:
64 Coleherne Road, Earl's Court, London, England, UK (more)

Quotes:
David: [while transforming] I didn't mean to call you a meat loaf, Jack! (more)

Awards:
Won Oscar. Another 2 wins & 2 nominations (more)