An American Werewolf in London
"From the director of Animal House... a different kind of animal."
1981-08-21
7.4
en 97mComedyHorror
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.
An American Werewolf Collection
View CollectionSound Editor
John Poyner
Costume Design
Deborah Nadoolman Landis
Screenplay
John Landis
Original Music Composer
Elmer Bernstein
Makeup Artist
Robin Grantham
Director
John Landis
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Status
ReleasedRevenue
$31,973,249Budget
$10,000,000Countries
- United Kingdom
- United States of America
Companies
- Lyncanthrope Films
- Polygram Pictures
