David (David Naughton) and Jack (Griffin Dunne), two American college students, are backpacking through Britain when a large wolf attacks them. David survives with a bite, but Jack is brutally killed. As David heals in the hospital, he’s plagued by violent nightmares of his mutilated friend, who warns David that he is becoming a werewolf. When David discovers the horrible truth, he contemplates committing suicide before the next full moon causes him to transform from man to murderous beast. Commissioned by Rob T. (12/13/20)

Release date: August 21, 1981 (USA)
Director: John Landis
Film series: An American Werewolf
Screenplay: John Landis
Awards: Academy Award for Best Makeup and Hairstyling