An American Werewolf in London (1981)

Voti degli utenti:

7.5/10   

Regista:

John Landis

Sceneggiatore:

John Landis (written by)

Data di uscita:

21 agosto 1981 (USA)

Genere:

Commedia | Horror | Romantico | Thriller

Slogan:

John Landis - the director of Animal House brings you a different kind of animal.

Plot:

Two American tourists in England are attacked by a werewolf that none of the locals will admit exists.

Plot Keywords:

Werewolf | England | Curse | Nightmare | Car Pileup

Premi:

Won Oscar. Another 2 wins & 2 nominations

Recensioni degli utenti:

Ooooo. Scary.

Cast

David Naughton	...	David Kessler
Jenny Agutter	...	Nurse Alex Price
Griffin Dunne	...	Jack Goodman
John Woodvine	...	Dr. J. S. Hirsch
Lila Kaye	...	Barmaid
Joe Belcher	...	Truck Driver
David Schofield	...	Dart Player
Brian Glover	...	Chess Player
Rik Mayall	...	2nd Chess Player
Sean Baker	...	2nd Dart Player
Paddy Ryan	...	First Werewolf
Anne-Marie Davies	...	Nurse Susan Gallagher
Frank Oz	...	Mr. Collins / Miss Piggy
Don McKillop	...	Inspector Villiers
Paul Kember	...	Sergeant McManus

Alias:

The American Werewolf (Philippines: English title)
Un lupo mannaro americano a Londra (Italy) [it]

Durata:

97 min | Sweden:92 min (heavily cut)

Nazionalità:

UK | USA

Lingua:

Inglese

Colore:

Colore (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sonoro:

DTS (re-release) | Mono

Divieti:

Singapore:R21 | Canada:13+ (Québec) | Canada:R (Manitoba/Nova Scotia/Ontario) | UK:X (theatrical rating) | Australia:MA (DVD rating) | USA:R (Certificate #26418) | Italy:VM18 | Argentina:18 | Australia:M | Chile:18 | Finland:K-18 | France:-12 | Norway:18 | Sweden:15 | UK:18 | West Germany:16 | Peru:18 | Brazil:18 | Iceland:16

Luoghi riprese:

64 Coleherne Road, Earl's Court, London, England, UK

Compagnia:

American Werewolf Inc.

Curiosità:

Because of this film, makeup and industry technological contributions became recognized by the Academy Awards in 1981. This film's visuals earned makeup artist Rick Baker the first ever Academy Award to be bestowed upon a special effects artist.

Errori:

Continuità: Amount of Guinness in Dr. Hirsch's cup at the pub

Citazioni:

[still discussing how David can kill himself in order to lift the curse]
Harry Berman: A gun is good.
Judith Browns: You just put the gun to your forehead and pull the trigger.
Gerald Bringsley: If you put it in your mouth, then you'd be sure not to miss.
David: Thank you, you're all so thoughtful.

Collegamenti:

Citato in The 100 Greatest Scary Moments (2003) (TV)

Colonna sonora:

BLUE MOON

Ooooo. Scary.

The old adage of the simplest ideas being the best is once again demonstrated in this, one of the most entertaining films of the early 80's, and almost certainly Jon Landis' best work to date. The script is light and witty, the visuals are great and the atmosphere is top class. Plus there are some great freeze-frame moments to enjoy again and again. Not forgetting, of course, the great transformation scene which still impresses to this day.

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