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An American Werewolf in London (1981)

R ★ 7.4/10 97 min Comedy, Horror, Fantasy United Kingdom, United States English
Director: John Landis
Screenplay by: John Landis
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From the director of Animal House... a different kind of animal.

Description

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.

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Top Cast

David Naughton
David Naughton David Kessler
Jenny Agutter
Jenny Agutter Nurse Alex Price
Griffin Dunne
Griffin Dunne Jack Goodman
John Woodvine
John Woodvine Dr. J.S. Hirsch
Don McKillop
Don McKillop Inspector Villiers
Brian Glover
Brian Glover Chess Player
David Schofield
David Schofield Dart Player
Lila Kaye
Lila Kaye Barmaid

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Canon Institutions

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Rolling Stone - 101 Best Horror Movies Of All Time
Rolling Stone #14
Rolling Stone - The 100 Greatest Movies Of 21st Century
Rolling Stone #22
The Ringers Best Horror Movies Since 1978
The Ringer #11
The Ringers Horror Oscars
The Ringer #211
The Telegraphs 500 Must See Films
The Telegraph #162

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