An American Werewolf in London
DREADPICK / MOVIE

An American Werewolf in London

1981 John Landis 97 MIN

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.

HORROR CENTRALITY
85 /100

Horror is fundamental to the film's identity. The narrative centers on fear, survival, and graphic werewolf transformation; while there are humorous moments, removing horror would erase the core experience.

BODY HORROR WEREWOLF PSYCHOLOGICAL HORROR
DREADPICK SUMMARY

Best for viewers looking for a scary, psychological and slow-burning horror movie.

DREADPICK
SCARINESS 80
TENSION 70
DREAD 60
GORE 40
ATMOSPHERE 60
PSYCHOLOGICAL 70
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DIRECTOR John Landis
STUDIO Lyncanthrope Films
RELEASE 1981
RUNTIME 97 min

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