An American Werewolf in London
American tourists David and Jack are savagely attacked by an unidentified animal while hiking on the Yorkshire Moors. After retiring to the home of a beautiful nurse to recuperate, David soon begins experiencing disturbing changes to his body and mind.
Critics Sentiment
David painfully transforms into werewolf in flat
David moves in with Alex and seduces her
The film drops significantly during the middle romance section before soaring to its peak with the iconic transformation sequence.
The film starts strong with atmospheric horror on the moors and maintains high quality through Jack's undead appearances, but sags in the middle with unfocused romantic elements. It reaches its absolute peak with the legendary transformation scene before ending on a somewhat divisive note that balances spectacular carnage with tonal uncertainty.
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David Naughton
David Kessler
Jenny Agutter
Nurse Alex Price
Griffin Dunne
Jack Goodman
John Woodvine
Dr. J.S. Hirsch
Don McKillop
Inspector Villiers
Brian Glover
Chess Player
David Schofield
Dart Player
Lila Kaye
Barmaid
Rik Mayall
Second Chess Player
Sean Baker
Second Dart Player
Frank Oz
Mr. Collins
Paul Kember
Sergeant McManus
Joe Belcher
Truck Driver
Paddy Ryan
First Werewolf
Anne-Marie Davies
Nurse Susan Gallagher
Colin Fernandes
Benjamin
Albert Moses
Hospital Porter
Michele Brisigotti
Rachel Kessler
Mark Fisher
Max Kessler
Gordon Sterne
Mr. Kessler
Crew
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