An American Werewolf In London (1981) | Ep. 11 - Part 1

John Landis wrote the script as a teenager and waited more than ten years for anyone to let him make something this strange. Luke, Westy, and Matt begin the story.

In Part 1 we cover the film's opening, director John Landis, the cast, and the second act — including the tonal tightrope between genuine terror and broad comedy, and the long road to getting it financed.

Keep clear of the moors for now. Part 2, covering the crew, the finale, reception, and the film's legacy, is available now.

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