FAQs
I was murdered, an unnatural death, and now I walk the earth in limbo until the werewolf's curse is lifted. David : Shut up! Jack : The wolf's bloodline must be severed; the last remaining werewolf must be destroyed. It's you, David.
Is there An American Werewolf in London 2? ›
Sequel. The film was followed by a sequel, An American Werewolf in Paris, released in 1997. The sequel features a completely different cast and crew, and was distributed by Disney's Hollywood Pictures.
Who was the werewolf at the beginning of American Werewolf in London? ›
Type of Villain
He was a lone werewolf who was responsible for the death of Jack Goodman and was also responsible for giving the curse of lycanthropy to David Kessler. In his human form, he was portrayed by the late Paddy Ryan.
Where is the slaughtered lamb from American Werewolf in London? ›
The interior of 'The Slaughtered Lamb' is in Surrey. It's The Black Swan, Old Lane at the junction with Ockham Lane, Martyr's Green, about a mile northwest of Effingham Junction between Guildford and Leatherhead.
What does stay on the road keep clear of the Moors mean? ›
The werewolf was an escaped mental patient that had been bitten by a werewolf. The villagers tell David and Jack to stay on the road and keep clear of the moors (to avoid being attacked by the werewolf) but wouldn't it still have attacked them even if they were still on the road it could've still followed them.
What is the quote stay off the Moors? ›
Jack: Thanks for the ride, sir. You have lovely sheep. Truck Driver: Boys, keep off the moors, stick to the roads.
Which is better, American werewolf in London or Paris? ›
An American Werewolf in London is a brilliant film and one of John Landis's best. But An American Werewolf in Paris has none or little of the charm, heart and atmosphere that made London so good.
Does An American Werewolf in London hold up? ›
Not just gory but actually frightening, not just funny but clever, 'American Werewolf...' has its flaws, but these are outweighed by the film's many, mighty strengths. Content collapsed. A near perfect blend of horror and comedy. Content collapsed.
Is there an uncut version of American Werewolf in London? ›
For it's 20th anniversary in Australia, the film was released in its uncut form on DVD, which was the same as the R rated U.S. version. (The original R rated U.S. version was cut for an M rating for its Australian theatrical release).
What happens at the end of An American Werewolf in London? ›
Alex arrives on the scene and just as she is beginning to profess her undying love for David, the police open fire and kill him, bringing the story to an abrupt ending.
Coming across a North Yorkshire Moor village the fictitious "East Proctor" known in real life as Crickadarn in central Wales off the A470. A near repeat of the previous capture (lightened for clearer comparison) but with a good reason ... Approaching from the south.
Did Jim Henson work on American Werewolf in London? ›
Jim Henson is an American actor, director and producer. Some of his notable work includes An American Werewolf in London, The Muppet Movie, Saturday Night Live and Sesame Street. He has won two Primetime Emmy Awards and a Daytime Emmy Award for his contribution as an actor.
What tube station was American Werewolf in London filmed on? ›
The London Underground station used in the film is Tottenham Court Road, and the name sign is visible in some shots. It was refurbished in the late 1980s. The platform with the train arriving and departing is the northbound Northern Line platform.
Why is it called the slaughtered lamb? ›
The original Slaughtered Lamb Pub poured pints in East Proctor, just north of London, which legend held was cursed by the bloodline of the werewolf. As every mythic evil has an antidote, so does the werewolf, repelled by the blood of a slaughtered lamb. The pub named itself for the elixir.
Are they remaking An American Werewolf in London? ›
An American Werewolf in London is an upcoming American horror film written and directed by Max Landis. The film will be a remake of the 1981 film with the same name, An American Werewolf in London.
What is the meaning of the movie An American Werewolf in London? ›
An American Werewolf in London is more than just a horror film - it's a tragedy that explores the meaning of loss and the curse of the werewolf. The film focuses on the psychological side of the curse, delving into the internal struggle of the protagonist and the effects of trauma on his identity.
What underground is in American Werewolf in London? ›
The London Underground station used in the film is Tottenham Court Road, and the name sign is visible in some shots. It was refurbished in the late 1980s. The platform with the train arriving and departing is the northbound Northern Line platform.
How did they do the transformation scene in American Werewolf in London? ›
Showing the back legs would reveal the magic behind the curtains. For the iconic transformation scenes, Baker and his team put in many months of work to prepare. They created numerous heads and limbs, which they dubbed “Change-o” heads, hands, and feet to swap out through various stages of David's transformation.