# An American Werewolf in London (1981)

> An American werewolf’s curse turns a British walking tour into a grisly, sharply funny descent through bodily transformation, guilt, and supernatural doom.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/659

## Facts

- Runtime: 97 min
- Genres: Comedy, Horror, Fantasy
- Director: John Landis
- Cast: David Naughton, Griffin Dunne, Jenny Agutter, John Woodvine, Don McKillop, Brian Glover, David Schofield, Lila Kaye
- TMDB rating: 7.4/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0082010/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: graphic
- Mood: eerie, irreverent, visceral, late night horror marathon, halloween viewing

## Synopsis

A chilling blend of humor and horror as a young man grapples with a terrifying curse.

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