David Naughton, Jenny Agutter, Sydney Bromley

Two American tourists in England are attacked by a werewolf that none of the locals will admit exists.

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76% liked it

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86% liked it

35 critics

R, 1 hr. 37 min.

Directed by: John Landis

Release Date: August 21, 1981

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DVD Release Date: December 9, 1997

Stats: 3,973 reviews

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  • September 24, 2009
    A top horror film, one of the best as far as werewolf films go and with unforgettable effects!
  • July 18, 2009
    This is classic stuff here, its faultless, effects are awesome, note the legendary transformation scene in Agutter's flat. The whole thing is macabre, spooky and funny, its also pretty scary here and there, the dream sequences make you jump haha the ending is a gore fest, love it...( read more), Bluuuue Moooon
  • February 1, 2009
    Good fun with the sweet shower sex scene. A lot more gory and frightening than I thought it would be...I had anticipated more of a comedy. Ending came REAL FAST.
  • February 1, 2009
    Not as cheesy as I thought it would be. Didn't know comedy man John Landis did this one, adds some versatility to the resume. Acting so-so but good plot development and werewolf violence.
  • October 28, 2008
    An American Werewolf In London is, in my opinion, the best werewolf movie out there. I first had this film on VHS and I watched it so much, that I wore the tape out.
    I am a fan of the 80s horror, but this is a true classic. We all know Jon Landis is a great director. I am a fa...( read more)n of him doing horror. I really enjoyed Innocent Blood. An American Werewolf In London was his best vision of that genre.
    I love Griffin Dunne as Jack, in this film. The scenes between dead Jack and David are some of my favorites. The effects in this film were top notch for it's time. Rick Baker is brilliant in that aspect. It's no wonder he won the Oscar that year.
    This film has the perfect mixture of scares, 80s cheese, chills, and comic relief. Jon Landis gets a bravo for this one.
    "A naked American man stole my balloons. "
  • November 4, 2009
    Never Gets old- Beware the Moon!

    This stylish horror hit the cinamas during 1980's where it scared viewers all over the country, now 28 years on the film still lives on and has lost none of it's talents.Although the film may look toned down compared to the horror films of toda...( read more)y it still kept alive through it's funny dialogue and brilliant story, it is clear that John Landis put alot of thought into the Movie
  • November 2, 2009
    Great effects and great acting that makes this movie an instant classic and the best friends are indeed so much as friends should act.
  • November 2, 2009
    An Actually Amazing Film.

    Funny And A Horror.


    Love It!



    The Change Is Amazing, The Make Up Through The Film Is Amazing!


    Just So Good!
  • October 30, 2009
    Entretenida con un inicio realmente lento lastima que no toda la peli lleve el ritmo del desenlace que seria genial , la música esta muy bien y es la perfecta dosis entre terror, comedia y ese toque "erótico" de los 80´s
  • October 28, 2009
    Comercial or Stupid! :|

Critic Reviews


October 23, 2004
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times

Seems curiously unfinished, as if director John Landis spent all his energy on spectacular set pieces and then didn't want to bother with things like transitions, character development, or an ending. full review

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  • TheMightyCelestial
    June 18, 2008
    This guy wanted to be a Pepper too ( Sorry kids. I know that you most likely don't understand that comment, & that's b'cuz it's before your time. Look it up on youtube if you don't wanna be left in the dark.
    And the dark, by the way, is where werewolves like dwell).
  • piterdevries
    April 27, 2008
    YOU MADE ME MISS!

    ...And chucked out the Mexican!
  • dracken
    April 13, 2007
    An american werewolf in london is so cool, i love the carnivorous lunar activities in it, i love the humour in this film aswell. It's a masterpiece. ;) dracken.
  • BlueEyesSweet93
    December 7, 2006
    I never saw it but i would love too i am a fan of werewolf and vampire movies but what are u all guys talking about the transformation the best movie about were wolves i watchet and the only ones are Ginger Snaps - 2 The Werewolf and Van Hellsing....

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