Yeah, I know, I'm late with a review. Been out of town from a recent media briefing to Halloween Horror Nights 23. Anyway, I'm reviewing one of the films featured at the event!PLOT: Two American college students on a walking tour of Britain are attacked by a werewolf that none of the locals will admit exists.
Directed by John Landis (Animal House), An American Werewolf in London (AWIL) follows a similar plot of Universal's classic film, "The Wolfman". The difference between the two is that Landis aims for more of a "comedic route" in which works perfectly for him. The film itself is a great horror classic, as it serves as one of the best horror films I've ever seen.
Story: Once again, the story somewhat is similar to The Wolfman, only it is told quite differently. The story does a great job at introducing the main conflict and the main protagonist (David). Nothing felt unneeded as the story kept progressing smoothly. It was perfect for what it did.
Cast: The cast in AWIL do an excellent job in their performances. David Naughton (David) does a great portraying his character and the werewolf, but it is Griffin Dunne (Jack) who steals the show as David's friend. Jack tends to be more of the comic relief for the film, and once again, Landis does a great job to blend the comedy with horror as Dunne helps get the job done.
Effects: For its time, AWIL was ground-breaking regarding effects. From Dunne's transformation as Jack, to the werewolf's movement and structure, AWIL did an amazing job pulling off the practical effects of the wolf and Dunne's makeup. Completely incredible.
VERDICT: Overall, An American Werewolf in London is a great, horror classic. It does not suffer from anything at all as the film is perfect in every way. I strongly urge you to check the film out if you haven't!
An American Werewolf in London - 10/10
Film Released: August 21st, 1981
Directed by: John Landis
Written by John Landis
Starring: David Naughton
Griffin Dunne
Jenny Agutter
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