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A classic horror-comedy is coming to Brighton, guaranteed to leave you howling for more. Get ready to experience the terrifying and hilarious tale of An American Werewolf in London.
Dir: John Landis
Cast: David Naughton, Griffin Dunne, Jenny Agutter, John Woodvine, Don McKillop, Brian Glover, David Schofield, Lila Kaye
97 mins · 1981 · United Kingdom, United States of America · Cert 18 · English
IMDb 7.5/10 · Rotten Tomatoes 80% · Metacritic 55/100 · TMDB 7.4/10
Awards: Won 1 Oscar. 3 wins & 4 nominations total
An American Werewolf in London
28 Oct 2026 – 29 Jan 2027
Duke of York's Picturehouse (Brighton)
As two American tourists backpack through England, they are attacked by a mysterious creature, setting off a chain of events that will change one of their lives forever. The film masterfully balances laughter and terror, creating a thrilling experience that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
Directed by John Landis and starring David Naughton, Jenny Agutter, and Griffin Dunne, An American Werewolf in London is a 1981 supernatural comedy horror film that has become a cult classic. With its groundbreaking special effects and witty script, it's no wonder the film has won numerous awards, including an Oscar for Best Makeup.
The film has received widespread critical acclaim, with an impressive 80% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes and a score of 7.5/10 on IMDb. Viewers have also praised the film, with many considering it one of the best horror films of the 1980s.
Catch An American Werewolf in London at the Duke of York's Picturehouse in Brighton on Wednesday, 28 October 2026. For tickets and more details, click the button beside this article.
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What viewers say
Potential Kermode · 10/10
**The best horror film of the eighties** This is a gem, it really is. Alternately amusing and horrific - John Landis plays our emotions like a fiddle here. He is pulling all the strings and we are uncertain as to which string he is going to pull next. From the eerie Yorkshire countryside of the opening scenes through David's _awful_ nightmares in hospital to amusing zombie chit chat and finally the climactic slaughter in London - this film never…
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Matthew Brady · 9/10
"Beware the moon, lads." Still frightening and funny 38 years later. The transformation scene was absolutely incredible, but also really painful. You literally hear every bone crack in his body, and all his organs reshaping and shifting. No other werewolf movie has topped that scene and never will. The song Bad Moon Rising is the icing on the cake. Rick Baker make-up work is masterful. He's the real beast here.
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Peter89Spencer · 8/10
An 80s horror classic! The storyline was well written, the special effects were amazing, and Jenny Agutter was so sexy! Although the ending was a bit rushed - just like the Wolfman, the main character dies, and the film ends, just like that! What's more messed up is they play an upbeat song during the end credits, right after we see David's lifeless body. The ending is my one critique. The rest of the movie was pretty good.
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CinemaSerf · 7/10
"David" (David Naughton) and his pal "Jack" (Griffin Dunne) are taking a walking tour of the UK when they decide to stop off at a pub. They are about as welcome as a dose of the clap and after a few minutes banter with the natives decide they are better off walking. The thing is, those inside know how dangerous it's about to be out there - and the boys soon find out. It's "David" who wakes up in hospital, replete with some mysterious scratch…
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