
An American Werewolf in London follows two American tourists, David Kessler and Jack, who are attacked by a werewolf while traveling in England. David survives the attack but soon discovers he's cursed to transform into a werewolf during the next full moon. As he struggles with his terrifying new reality, he is supported by Nurse Alex Price, who tries to help him control his transformations and find a way to break the curse.
Trivia and Behind-the-Scenes Facts:
1. The film is renowned for its groundbreaking makeup effects, designed by Rick Baker, who won the first-ever Academy Award for Best Makeup for his work on this movie.
2. Director John Landis incorporated dark humor and horror in a unique blend, making the film both scary and funny, which has helped it become a cult classic.
3. David Naughton, who plays David Kessler, performed most of his own stunts, adding authenticity to the intense transformation scenes.