In preparation for our Elements of Cinema screening of AN AMERICAN WEREWOLF IN LONDON on Monday, Sept. 28th, we’ve compiled a list of reviews and further reading.
Tag: An American Werewolf in London
Horror films can have sadness behind them. For every ax-wielding maniac, gleefully chopping his way through a sorority, there is a vampire damned to lonely immortality. I’ve always been struck by the sadness looming at the heart of the werewolf. AN AMERICAN WEREWOLF IN LONDON tries to keep the mood light with tongue-in-cheek music and stunning practical effects, but still cannot avoid the tragedy of the werewolf.