It begins with two young Americans, David (David Naughton) and Jack (Griffin Dunne) hiking across the Northern English countryside. Cold and hungry, they duck into a creepy pub called The Slaughtered Lamb where the locals are obviously hiding something...
The classic opening scenes of writer-director John Landis' "An American Werewolf in London" provide the irresistible hook for his lovably quirky film. Widely noted for its savage sense of humor and eye-popping makeup effects by Rick Baker, "American Werewolf" gives classic monster movies a facelift. The film is nothing if not an original. The soundtrack of werewolf-ready tunes like Creedence Clearwater Revival's "Bad Moon Rising" is just one of its distinctive touches.
In the acting department, Naughton is admirably game for his role and fares well, receiving smart support from the rest of the cast. Special mention must be given to Griffin Dunne, a scene-stealing scream as Jack.
"An American Werewolf in London" is genuinely scary, funny, and, frankly, weird. Movies like this one come along once in a blue moon. Upon having seen it, you won't forget it.
The classic opening scenes of writer-director John Landis' "An American Werewolf in London" provide the irresistible hook for his lovably quirky film. Widely noted for its savage sense of humor and eye-popping makeup effects by Rick Baker, "American Werewolf" gives classic monster movies a facelift. The film is nothing if not an original. The soundtrack of werewolf-ready tunes like Creedence Clearwater Revival's "Bad Moon Rising" is just one of its distinctive touches.
In the acting department, Naughton is admirably game for his role and fares well, receiving smart support from the rest of the cast. Special mention must be given to Griffin Dunne, a scene-stealing scream as Jack.
"An American Werewolf in London" is genuinely scary, funny, and, frankly, weird. Movies like this one come along once in a blue moon. Upon having seen it, you won't forget it.