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An American Werewolf in London poster
A
Excellent
MASTER SCORE 76.2 / 100
1981·Comedy / Horror·1h 37m

AN AMERICAN WEREWOLF IN LONDON

“From the director of Animal House... a different kind of animal.”

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.

Above the Line
John Landis·DirectorJohn Landis·ScreenplayRobert Paynter·Director of PhotographyElmer Bernstein·Original Music ComposerMalcolm Campbell·Editor
Cast
David Naughton·David KesslerJenny Agutter·Nurse Alex PriceGriffin Dunne·Jack GoodmanJohn Woodvine·Dr. J.S. HirschDon McKillop·Inspector VilliersBrian Glover·Chess PlayerDavid Schofield·Dart PlayerLila Kaye·BarmaidRik Mayall·Second Chess PlayerSean Baker·Second Dart Player
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 1
John Landis·Director
Writing· 1
John Landis·Screenplay
Camera· 1
Robert Paynter·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Malcolm Campbell·Editor
Sound & Music· 3
Elmer Bernstein·Original Music ComposerJohn Poyner·Sound EditorDonald Banks·Sound Assistant
Art & Design· 4
Deborah Nadoolman Landis·Costume DesignLeslie Dilley·Art DirectionRobin Grantham·Makeup ArtistRick Baker·Makeup Effects
Production· 4
George Folsey Jr.·ProducerPeter Guber·Executive ProducerJon Peters·Executive ProducerJoyce Herlihy·Production Manager
Other Departments· 15
Martin Gutteridge·Special EffectsRoy Alon·StuntsGreg Powell·StuntsTerry Forrestal·StuntsSue Crosland·StuntsClive Curtis·StuntsNick Hobbs·StuntsRomo Gorrara·StuntsKen Barker·StuntsRocky Taylor·StuntsSadie Eden·StuntsFrank Henson·StuntsDoug Robinson·StuntsTracey Eddon·StuntsMarc Boyle·Stunts
By the Numbers
76.2
OF 100
Master Score
7.5
OF 10
IMDb
87%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$32M
ROI 220%
Worldwide Gross
1
1 NOMS
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
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#2E4A5E
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Mood
Suspenseful, Eerie
Composition
Layered
Era
1980s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The movie poster for 'An American Werewolf in London' features two young men, both with dark hair, looking to their right with expressions of concern or fear. T”

horrorsupernatural
Key Elements
Full MoonCloudsBackpacksPuffer Jackets
Atmosphere
Dark, Cold
Color Mood
Cool
Setting
Wilderness
Design Score
7/10
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