An American Werewolf In London
A DVD Review by Kitty Monster

    Universals' new DVD release of John Landis' An American Werewolf In London, is a must for any horror fan. If you haven't seen this film, shame on you, if you have then you are still in for a treat. This new release has a plethora of pleasing extras, from a short making of documentary to interviews with John Landis and Rick Baker, and much, much more.
    Inspiring performances by Naughton, Agutter, Dunne and an uncredited orange Tabby as well as the fabulous directoral vision of Landis and cutting edge effects by Rick Baker, bring this story of a girl and her dog...oh, sorry...this story of a young man bitten by a werewolf and his dead friend, to the screen with a style and sensitivity lacking in a vast majority of horror films, all the while walking a tightrope between traditional horror and black comedy.
    An American Werewolf In London is probably still the greatest werewolf movie ever made and for the most part still stands up well today. The only flaw in the film being that the effects haven't held up quite as well over the years. Sorry Rick, Joe Dante's The Howling still wins the prize for best werewolf captured to film and is probably the second best werewolf flick ever, however, you still deserved your Oscar for American Werewolf as well as the undying gratitude of horror fans everywhere. Kudos and Kitty treats to everyone involved with this film.
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