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EPISODE · Oct 3, 2025 · 2H 18M

An American Werewolf in London

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This 1981 horror/comedy film has achieved cult status within the film buff community, built the mold for horror comedies, and completely traumatized Charlie in his youth. Despite the controversies around its creator, it has become ripe for personal interpretations. Interested in the media we discussed this episode? Please support the show by purchasing it through our affiliate store: An American Werewolf in London Sources https://davidmvining.wordpress.com/2024/07/24/an-american-werewolf-in-london/ https://www.loc.gov/static/programs/national-film-preservation-board/documents/Interview_John-Landis.pdf https://itcamefromblog.com/2018/01/17/famous-monsters-aliens-a-chat-with-rick-baker-monster-maker/ https://www.sfsite.com/10a/dn233.htm https://www.denofgeek.com/movies/an-american-werewolf-in-london-is-still-the-best-horror-reimagining/?pubDate=20250804 https://kevingoetz360.com/george-folsey-jr-film-editing-art-of-the-fix/ https://www.northernsoul.me.uk/griffin-dunne/ https://jennyagutter.net/ https://www.avid.wiki/PolyGram_Pictures https://www.theguardian.com/film/2021/aug/21/an-american-werewolf-in-london-1981-john-landis https://jewishhorrorreview.com/tag/john-landis/ https://reellifemonsters.wordpress.com/2024/10/23/american-werewolf-in-london-queer-or-camp/ Elder, R. K. (2011). The film that changed my life : 30 directors on their epiphanies in the dark /. Chicago Review Press. Dietz, F., Bennett, J., Woodward, F. H., Weitz, S., & Maynard, R. (2021). Damn Dirty Geeks Talk Among Us!: Reflections on the classic films that make us geek out. Independently published. Curran, A. (2003). Aristotelian Reflections on Horror and Tragedy in An American Werewolf in London and The Sixth Sense. Dark Thoughts. Philosophic Reflections on Cinematic Horror. Lanham, Maryland & Oxford: The Scarecrow Press inc, 47-64. 'AMERICAN WEREWOLF,' HORROR PLUS LAUGHS Aug. 21, 1981 The New York Times Archives "A Meditation on 'An American Werewolf in London' The Old Horror Film from John Landis: A Queer Look," Walter Holland, April 5, 2023 "An American Werewolf in London at 40: John Landis's crafty creative peak," The Guardian, Guy Lodge. 

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