Tag: An American Werewolf in London

  • Celebrate ‘An American Werewolf in London’ With Gorgeous New Posters

    Celebrate ‘An American Werewolf in London’ With Gorgeous New Posters

    More than four decades since its debut, John Landis’ 1981 film An American Werewolf in London has amassed a substantial cult following due to its authentic horror, primarily attributed to its impressive practical effects. These effects, alongside the film’s humorous and understated satirical elements, have contributed to its enduring popularity. The movie’s swift pacing, concise…

  • 1981 Was the Werewolf Movie Renaissance We Didn’t Know We Needed

    1981 Was the Werewolf Movie Renaissance We Didn’t Know We Needed

    Ever since cinema’s origins, werewolves have been a massive part of the greater horror canon, but they’ve never had a better year at the movies than 1981. For a few decades, these giant dog-like beasts had taken a back seat in the mind of the movie-going public, but in ’81, audiences were treated with two…

  • Best Horror Movies to Watch on Shudder in June 2023

    Best Horror Movies to Watch on Shudder in June 2023

    The year has been flying by, but don’t be so hasty to get to October that you miss out on some great horror flicks that Shudder has to offer this month. The streaming platform boasts both new and classic horror movies and shows to choose from, constantly adding new content. This month, Shudder is unveiling…

  • Tone-Deaf John Landis Was Upset His Whole Killing Kids Thing Got In The Way Of ¡Three Amigos!

    Tone-Deaf John Landis Was Upset His Whole Killing Kids Thing Got In The Way Of ¡Three Amigos!

    “¡Three Amigos!” is a fun romp with an all-star comedy trio leading its cast. With Steve Martin, Chevy Chase, and Martin Short in their prime leading the charge, the film was destined to be hilarious based on their performances alone. In addition to this, John Landis, who helmed such successful films as “National Lampoon’s Animal House” and “An…

  • An American Werewolf In London’s Transformation Scene Was A Week-Long Slog To Film

    An American Werewolf In London’s Transformation Scene Was A Week-Long Slog To Film

    When it comes to werewolf transformations on screen, it’s hard to top the one featured in “An American Werewolf in London.” The scene has it all: magnificent practical effects, unbridled anguish, and Sam Cooke’s version of “Blue Moon” playing comically in the background. While many have tried to recreate its brilliance by werewolf transformation standards…

  • How Universal Saved Vin Diesel’s Pitch Black From A Straight-To-Video Fate

    How Universal Saved Vin Diesel’s Pitch Black From A Straight-To-Video Fate

    PolyGram Filmed Entertainment might be a name you’re not entirely familiar with, but they actually had quite a few successful and iconic films under their belt. “An American Werewolf in London,” “Fargo,” “Dead Man Walking,” and countless others were among PolyGram’s output until the company finalized deals with MGM and Universal Pictures in 1998. MGM…

  • Comedy Horror Movies Most People Could Actually Survive

    Comedy Horror Movies Most People Could Actually Survive

    The horror genre is vast and expansive, containing countless subgenres guaranteed to keep fans coming back for more. Horror comedies are arguably the most popular subgenre, marrying the laughs with the screams that make for an accessible experience for even the biggest scaredy-cats. Some of the best horror films of all time fall under the…

  • Body Heat at 40: the sexiest and sweatiest film of the 80s

    Body Heat at 40: the sexiest and sweatiest film of the 80s

    Lawrence Kasdan’s thrilling update of Double Indemnity brought the noir template into a new decade with help from a never-better Kathleen TurnerThe first time we see William Hurt in Body Heat, he’s standing naked with his back to the camera, glistening in post-coital sweat and staring out at a burning building – which, in the…

  • An American Werewolf in London at 40: John Landis’s crafty creative peak

    An American Werewolf in London at 40: John Landis’s crafty creative peak

    The 1981 horror-comedy has endured as a result of its gnarly effects and goofy comedy but it’s the film’s surprising restraint and satirical humour that remains most impressiveForty years on from its release, An American Werewolf in London is not a film best remembered for its subtlety. John Landis’s then-unique, much-imitated horror-comedy hybrid built a…

  • Max Landis Accused Of Sexual Assault, Physical Abuse, & More By Numerous Women In New Report

    Max Landis Accused Of Sexual Assault, Physical Abuse, & More By Numerous Women In New Report

    Max Landis seemingly had his career laid out in front of him at a very young age. The son of director John Landis, best known for films like “Animal House,” “The Blues Brothers,” “Coming to America,” and “An American Werewolf in London,” Max was able to turn one of his first scripts into a major…