Stick to the road, stay off the Moors and most of all... beware the moon! We're headed to the Slaughtered Lamb pub in East Proctor, England!
Art Hennessey and Erik Rodenhiser make a meat loaf out John Landis's classic 1981 horror comedy, An American Werewolf in London.
We dive into:
- The werewolf transformation that changed movie makeup forever
- The terrifying dream sequence with Muppets
- Griffin Dunne in one of horror's most memorable supporting roles
- A romance that’s sweet, doomed, and somehow involves waking up in a zoo
- The most unwelcoming pub in cinema history
- And a discussion of the the plot intricacies of See You Next Wednesday.
Along the way, we tip our hats to Frank Oz's surprise cameo, talk about Landis’s filmography, and unpack how this film up the game for werewolves for a new generation. With its perfect balance of horror, comedy, and tragedy—plus some stellar practical effects—this one still bites.
So grab a pint and join us for a Midnight Cinema tour of England, from in the fog-drenched moors to the London Tube to Picadilly Circus.
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Films referenced in this episode:
John Landis Films:
Werewolf Films:
I Was A Teenage Werewolf (1957)
The Curse of the Werewolf (1961)
The Twilight Saga: New Moon (2009)
Jenny Agutter Films
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